Huawei nova 14 Series and FreeBuds 7i Finally Go International

Huawei is finally bringing two of its most talked-about products from China to the global stage: the Huawei nova 14 series and the FreeBuds 7i true wireless earphones.

For months these devices were limited to the Chinese market, but now international customers are getting their chance to try them out. Huawei’s move signals a stronger push to reclaim a share of the global smartphone and accessories market, especially in regions where competition from Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi is fierce.

Starting with the FreeBuds 7i, these earphones arrive in three stylish colors – black, white, and pink – and are already available in the UK through Huawei’s official store. They carry a retail price of £99.99, though early buyers can grab them for £89.99 if they apply the coupon code AFB7I10OFF before October 31. Hardware-wise, the buds bring active noise cancellation, an 11 mm quad-magnet dynamic driver in each earbud, spatial audio for a more immersive soundstage, and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. On paper, they compete directly with Apple’s AirPods and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds, but Huawei’s discount strategy could give them an edge for budget-conscious buyers.

The bigger news for many, however, is the global introduction of the nova 14 lineup, which includes the standard nova 14, the nova 14 Pro, and the flagship nova 14 Ultra. In China, these phones launched with prices starting at CNY 2,699 (roughly £300), with the Pro and Ultra variants at CNY 3,499 and CNY 4,199 respectively. Unfortunately, Huawei hasn’t revealed exact pricing or release schedules for overseas markets yet. That lack of clarity may frustrate fans, but it’s common for Huawei to adjust pricing once it evaluates import duties and competition in specific regions.

Speculation is already swirling in the community about the software. Some expect Huawei to load the international nova 14 devices with outdated Android 12 builds, rather than HarmonyOS 5.0 or its next-generation system. This would echo the company’s earlier international release of the Pura 80 series, which disappointed users hoping for the latest HarmonyOS experience. If that’s true, buyers might get solid hardware at aggressive prices but miss out on Huawei’s most innovative software ecosystem.

Still, the international rollout of both the nova 14 series and FreeBuds 7i shows that Huawei is not slowing down in its global ambitions. The company is betting that consumers outside China still want Huawei’s mix of stylish design, competitive pricing, and feature-rich devices, even if software limitations remain a sticking point.