Huawei Nova 14 Pro

Name: Huawei Nova 14 Pro
Brand: Huawei
SKU: 8840

Manufacturer: Huawei

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro is a slim smartphone measuring 7.8 mm thick and weighing 207 g, built around a 6.78″ OLED/AMOLED screen with a 447 ppi pixel density and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It carries an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and supports Always-On Display alongside HDR10 content, making its screen well-suited for varied viewing conditions.

Under the hood, the Nova 14 Pro runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000 chipset, built on a 5 nm process and paired with 12 GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. Its triple rear camera system tops out at 50 MP with optical image stabilization and 3x optical zoom, while a 5500 mAh battery supports 100 W fast charging. Connectivity covers 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC support, NFC, and USB Type-C.

Pros

The triple rear camera system includes optical image stabilization, 3x optical zoom, laser autofocus, and phase-detection autofocus, along with a comprehensive set of manual controls including ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, and RAW capture
The 5500 mAh battery paired with 100 W wired fast charging and an included charger means the device can be refueled quickly without needing to purchase accessories separately
Wi-Fi 7 support alongside 5G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and Galileo-compatible GPS covers a wide range of wireless and location-based use cases
The 6.78-inch OLED display with a 447 ppi pixel density, 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate, Always-On Display, and HDR10 support offers a well-rounded screen specification for a smartphone
At 7.8 mm thick, the device has a slim profile while still housing a large battery, and the IP65 rating provides reliable protection against dust and water jets

Cons

Wireless charging is not supported, limiting charging flexibility
The USB port is Type-C but runs only at USB 2.0 speeds, which restricts wired data transfer rates
There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, requiring an adapter or wireless headphones for wired audio
No external memory slot is available, so users are limited to the built-in 512 GB with no option to expand storage
Direct OS updates from the vendor are not provided, which may affect long-term software support

Who is this for?

This device suits users who prioritize a capable camera experience, as the triple rear system with optical image stabilization, 3x optical zoom, RAW capture, and extensive manual controls caters well to mobile photography enthusiasts who want hands-on creative control. The large 5500 mAh battery with 100 W fast charging makes it a practical choice for heavy daily users who need reliable all-day endurance without long charging interruptions. The 6.78-inch OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 447 ppi pixel density, combined with 5G and Wi-Fi 7 support, also makes it a solid fit for media consumption, on-the-go streaming, and users who need fast, modern wireless connectivity in a slim, water-resistant form factor.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on wired audio through a 3.5 mm headphone jack will find no such port available, making this a poor fit for those who prefer traditional wired headphones without an adapter. The absence of wireless charging rules out the device for users who have built their workflow around cable-free power pads or multi-device wireless charging setups. Additionally, those who need to regularly transfer large files between the phone and a computer may find the USB 2.0 speeds limiting, and users who depend on expandable storage will be restricted to the built-in capacity with no option to add a memory card.

Design:

water resistance	Water resistant
weight	207 g
thickness	7.8 mm
width	75 mm
height	163.4 mm
volume	95.589 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating	IP65
has a rugged build	✕
can be folded	✕

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro has a non-folding, non-rugged build that measures 163.4 mm tall, 75 mm wide, and 7.8 mm thick, with a total volume of 95.589 cm³ and a weight of 207 g. It carries an IP65 ingress protection rating, confirming it is water resistant against low-pressure jets, though it is not designed for submersion.

Display:

Display type	OLED/AMOLED
screen size	6.78"
pixel density	447 ppi
resolution	1224 x 2776 px
refresh rate	120Hz
touch sampling rate	300Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✓
supports HDR10	✓
supports HDR10+	✕
Always-On Display	✓
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has a secondary screen	✕
has a touch screen	✓

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro features a 6.78″ OLED/AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1224 x 2776 px and a pixel density of 447 ppi, protected by branded damage-resistant glass. It supports a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 300 Hz touch sampling rate, while HDR10 content is supported though HDR10+ and Dolby Vision are not. The display also offers an Always-On mode, and there is no secondary screen on the device.

Performance:

internal storage	512GB
RAM	12GB
Chipset (SoC) name	HiSilicon Kirin 8000
GPU name	Maleoon 910
CPU speed	1 x 2.2 & 3 x 1.5 & 4 x 2 GHz
GPU clock speed	750 MHz
Has integrated LTE	✓
RAM speed	2200 MHz
semiconductor size	5 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
Has integrated graphics	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
maximum memory amount	16GB
uses multithreading	✓
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	6W
DDR memory version	4

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro is driven by the HiSilicon Kirin 8000 chipset, built on a 5 nm process with a CPU configuration of 1 x 2.2 GHz, 3 x 1.5 GHz, and 4 x 2 GHz cores using big.LITTLE technology, multithreading, and 64-bit support, all within a 6 W TDP envelope. Graphics are handled by the integrated Maleoon 910 GPU running at 750 MHz, while the integrated LTE modem is also part of the SoC. The device comes with 12 GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2200 MHz — expandable up to a maximum of 16 GB — alongside 512 GB of internal storage, with no external memory slot available.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	50 & 12 & 8 MP
wide aperture (main camera)	1.4 & 2.4 & 2.2f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera	✓
megapixels (front camera)	50 & 8MP
has built-in optical image stabilization	✓
video recording (main camera)	2160 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	2
has a BSI sensor	✕
has a CMOS sensor	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
has manual exposure	✓
has a flash	✓
optical zoom	3x
has manual ISO	✓
has a serial shot mode	✓
has manual focus	✓
has a front camera	✓
Has laser autofocus	✓
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has manual white balance	✓
shoots raw	✓
has touch autofocus	✓
has manual shutter speed	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2.2 & 2f
Has timelapse function	✓
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera	✓
supports HDR10 recording	✕
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
has a front-facing camera under the display	✕
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro carries a triple rear camera setup with CMOS sensors at 50 MP (f/1.4), 12 MP (f/2.4), and 8 MP (f/2.2), supported by optical image stabilization, 3x optical zoom, and a dual LED flash — though not dual-tone or RGB. Focusing options include phase-detection, laser, touch, and continuous autofocus during video, while manual controls cover exposure, ISO, white balance, shutter speed, and focus, and the camera also shoots in RAW. Video recording reaches 2160p at 30 fps with slow-motion support, though HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording are not available. On the front, a dual-lens camera offers 50 MP and 8 MP sensors at f/2.2 and f/2.0 respectively, without an under-display placement or a front-facing flash. Additional shooting modes include HDR, burst, panorama, and timelapse, while 360-degree panorama and 3D photo or video capture are not supported.

Operating system:

has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
supports split screen	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
Can be used as a PC	✕
Has sharing intents	✓
has a child lock	✓
Supports widgets	✓
has voice commands	✓
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓
is a multi-user system	✓

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro's operating system includes a broad set of usability and privacy features, among them dark mode, customizable notifications, widgets, voice commands, sharing intents, split-screen multitasking, and a child lock. It supports multi-user accounts and device tracking, and gives users control over camera and microphone access for privacy purposes, along with a built-in battery health check tool. Direct OS updates from the vendor are not available, and the device cannot be used as a PC.

Battery:

battery power	5500 mAh
has wireless charging	✕
Supports fast charging	✓
charging speed	100W
comes with a charger	✓
has a removable battery	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro is equipped with a 5500 mAh rechargeable battery that is non-removable and supports 100 W fast wired charging, with a charger included in the box. Wireless charging is not available. A battery level indicator is present, giving users a clear read on remaining charge at a glance.

Audio:

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has aptX	✓
has LDAC	✓
has aptX HD	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
Has a radio	✕

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro features stereo speakers and supports both aptX and LDAC for higher-quality wireless audio transmission, though aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless are not available. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack on the device, and no built-in radio is present.

Connectivity & Features:

has 5G support	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
SIM cards	2 SIM
Bluetooth version	5.2
has an external memory slot	✕
Has USB Type-C	✓
USB version	2
has NFC	✓
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
has emergency SOS via satellite	✕
has crash detection	✕
is DLNA-certified	✕
has a gyroscope	✓
supports ANT+	✕
Has a heart rate monitor	✕
has GPS	✓
has a compass	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has an infrared sensor	✓
has an accelerometer	✓
has a cellular module	✓
Has a barometer	✕
has an HDMI output	✕
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
Has an iris scanner	✕
Stylus included	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has motion tracking	✕
Has optical tracking	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro supports 5G cellular connectivity and accommodates two SIM cards, while its Wi-Fi capability spans Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). Bluetooth 5.2 is on board alongside NFC, a USB Type-C port running at USB 2.0 speed, and an infrared sensor, though there is no HDMI output, no external memory slot, and no DLNA certification. For biometric security, a fingerprint scanner is included, while 3D facial recognition and an iris scanner are absent, and no stylus is bundled with the device. The sensor suite covers GPS with Galileo support, a gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass, but a barometer, heart rate monitor, and ANT+ support are not present, nor are crash detection, satellite SOS, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector.

Miscellaneous:

has a video light	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
Has a curved display	✕
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro includes a video light for illumination during video recording, while its display is flat rather than curved and uses neither sapphire glass nor an e-paper panel.

Final Verdict

The Huawei Nova 14 Pro is a well-rounded smartphone that brings together a strong camera system, a sharp and smooth OLED display, and 5500 mAh battery capacity with 100 W fast charging in a slim, IP65-rated body — making it a compelling option for users who want capable hardware across photography, media, and daily connectivity. While the absence of wireless charging, a 3.5 mm jack, and direct OS updates represent genuine trade-offs, they are unlikely to be dealbreakers for its intended audience. Overall, the Nova 14 Pro is a feature-dense device that covers the needs of most mainstream and photography-oriented users, provided they are comfortable within its ecosystem and connectivity constraints.