Huawei’s Nova 14 Series Gets OpenHarmony 5.0.2 Certification

Shenzhen, China – Huawei’s latest Nova 14 series smartphones have officially received certification for OpenHarmony 5.0.2 Release, marking another step in the expansion of the OpenHarmony ecosystem. The certification, obtained on May 15th, applies to the Nova 14, Nova 14 Pro, and Nova 14 Ultra models.

The news, initially reported by IT之家, highlights Huawei’s commitment to the open-source operating system. The software version numbers for the certified devices are:

Nova 14: TLR-AL00 5.0.1.100 (SP15C00E100R3P2)
Nova 14 Pro: MIA-AL00 5.0.1.106 (SP7C00E106R5P1)
Nova 14 Ultra: MRT-AL10 5.0.1.106 (SP7C00E109R5P1)

This certification follows the recent launch of the Nova 14 series, which boasts a starting price of 2699 RMB. The standard Nova 14 features a flat display, while the Pro and Ultra models sport a slightly curved design. All three devices are equipped with HarmonyOS 5, introducing features such as Magic Image Transfer, enhanced portrait retouching, Lifelike Celia (Huawei’s AI assistant), and improved file sharing capabilities.

Pricing for the Nova 14 Series:

Nova 14:
- 256GB: 2699 RMB
- 512GB: 2999 RMB
- 512GB Kunlun Glass Edition: 3199 RMB
Nova 14 Pro:
- 256GB: 3499 RMB
- 512GB: 3799 RMB
- 512GB Kunlun Glass Edition: 3999 RMB
Nova 14 Ultra:
- 256GB Kunlun Glass Edition: 4199 RMB
- 512GB Kunlun Glass Edition: 4499 RMB
- 1TB Kunlun Glass Edition: 4999 RMB

The certification of the Nova 14 series on OpenHarmony 5.0.2 comes as OpenHarmony 5.1.0 (API 18) has been officially released. This latest version builds upon previous iterations, including OpenHarmony 5.0.3 (API 15), with significant enhancements.

Key improvements in OpenHarmony 5.1.0 include:

Enhanced ArkUI: Offering richer component attribute settings and support for more sophisticated animations.
Expanded Media Capabilities: Providing more comprehensive encoding/decoding, playback control, and media session management.
Refined Application Launch Settings: Offering more granular control over the application startup process.
Improved Distributed Data Management: Enhancing data processing capabilities for UDMF and RDB.
Enhanced Standard Web Capabilities: Expanding the functionality and performance of web-based applications.

The OpenHarmony project, driven by the OpenAtom Foundation, is gaining momentum as an alternative operating system for a wide range of devices. Huawei’s commitment to OpenHarmony, demonstrated by the Nova 14 series certification, reinforces its strategic focus on building a robust and independent software ecosystem. This move is particularly significant in light of ongoing geopolitical pressures and the need for technological self-reliance.

The certification of the Nova 14 series on OpenHarmony 5.0.2 is not just a technical milestone; it represents a crucial step in the development of a competitive and open operating system landscape. As OpenHarmony continues to evolve and attract more developers and manufacturers, it has the potential to reshape the future of connected devices and the broader technology industry.

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