Huawei is rapidly expanding its Huawei NearLink certification across its latest flagship devices—including the Pura 80 series, Nova 15 Ultra, and others—signaling a major push toward next-generation wireless connectivity. These phones now appear on the International Starlight (NearLink) Alliance registry, confirming their compatibility with advanced features like NearLink Audio, smart car integration, and high-fidelity wireless sound.
So, what exactly is NearLink? Essentially, it’s Huawei’s new-generation short-range wireless communication standard—and it’s designed to outperform both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Specifically, NearLink delivers a more stable connection, significantly lower latency, and reduced power consumption. As a result, users can rely on it for seamless, real-time interactions between devices.
Recently, Huawei introduced NearLink Audio alongside the FreeBuds Pro 5 earbuds. Now, the company is extending this feature to eligible smartphones through official certification. Consequently, certified phones can unlock the full potential of NearLink Audio—offering studio-quality wireless sound with minimal delay.
Moreover, these newly certified devices have also passed rigorous tests for two other key technologies: the Car Key Protocol and the L2HC audio codec.
The Car Key Protocol allows users to turn their phone into a digital car key. For instance, simply approach your vehicle, and it unlocks automatically—no need to fumble for physical keys. Meanwhile, L2HC (Low-Latency and High-Quality Codec) is the world’s first unified, full-bitrate wireless audio standard. Therefore, it ensures lossless sound transmission between Huawei devices, making it ideal for audiophiles, gamers, and professionals alike.
Below is the current list of Huawei phones with official Huawei NearLink certification:
- Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (SLY-AL00)
- Huawei Nova 15 (PSN-AL00)
- Huawei Pura 80 (HED-AL00)
- Huawei Pura 80 Ultra (LMR-AL10)
- Huawei Mate 80 Pro 16GB (SGT-AL00)
- Huawei Mate X7 Collector’s Edition (DEL-AL20)
By integrating NearLink across its ecosystem, Huawei is creating a tightly connected experience. In other words, phones, earbuds, cars, and accessories can now work in perfect harmony—without lag or dropouts.
In short, Huawei NearLink certification isn’t just about faster connections. Rather, it’s about building a smarter, more responsive tech environment. Ultimately, this means reliability, speed, and premium quality come together seamlessly—right in the palm of your hand.
