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Huawei Nova 14 Ultra

R10,000
SKU: 7227
Brand: Huawei
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz)
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 256GB/512GB
Display: LTPO3 OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz, 5500 nits (peak)
Camera: 50MP
OS: HarmonyOS 5.0

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.8

Display 9 / 10
Camera 9 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant.
6.81-inch LTPO3 OLED, 120Hz display.
Dual rear camera with dual 50MP, dual selfie.
Stereo speakers, Fingerprint and NFC.
5500mAh battery with 100W charging.

CONS

FM is not available.
No 3.5mm audio jack.

The Launch & Local Pricing

The Huawei Nova 14 Ultra is landing in South Africa with an incredibly aggressive starting price of ZAR 10,000.

A Quick Heads-Up on Pricing: While ZAR 10,000 is the baseline, the final price tag will fluctuate depending on your regional market, local sales taxes, and the specific retailer you choose. Expect slight variances if you are buying in major metros versus smaller hubs.

Where to Buy: Retail & Network Partners

Huawei has partnered broadly across South African retail ecosystems, meaning you can grab the Nova 14 Ultra via cash, store accounts, or cellular contracts.

1. Traditional & Online Retailers

If you are looking to buy cash upfront or use a store card, these major outlets have you covered:

Takealot: Ideal for quick delivery and frequent online promotions.
Massmart Group: Available both online and in-store at Makro and Game.
Fashion & Department Stores: You can purchase via Foschini or check out Mr Price for value-focused tech counters.
Everyday Essentials: Available at major budget retail chains including PEP and Ackermans.

2. Specialty Tech & Electronics Outlets

For dedicated tech support, specialized contract upgrades, or hands-on floor demos:

HiFi Corp: Great for cash deals and flexible store-finance options.
Cellucity & 4U: The go-to independent cellular specialists for personalized upgrade advice.
Hi Online: Huawei’s direct digital portal, often featuring exclusive bundles (like free Huawei Care or wearable gifts).

3. Cellular Mobile Networks

If you prefer a post-paid monthly contract over 24 or 36 months, the device is heavily backed by:

MTN: Available on flagship data and voice packages.
Chatz Connect: South Africa’s largest independent dealer network, offering tailored network setups.

Why the Nova 14 Ultra is Turning Heads

For an investment around the R10,000 mark, Huawei is packing distinct flagship-grade DNA into this mid-tier price point:

The Photography Setup: The headline feature is a 50 MP primary camera equipped with an RYYB physical variable aperture (f/1.4 to f/4.0). Borrowed straight from their top-tier Pura lineup, this lets you mechanically change how much light enters the lens for incredible low-light shots. It is paired with a 3.7x optical zoom periscope lens capable of up to 100x digital zoom.
Stunning Screen Real Estate: It boasts a massive 6.81-inch LTPO OLED display with a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It’s protected by ultra-tough Kunlun Glass and peaks at a ridiculous brightness level for perfect outdoor visibility under the harsh South African sun.
Flagship Battery & Speed: A robust 5500 mAh battery easily pushes past a full day of heavy use, and when you do run low, the 100W SuperCharge Turbo gets you back to 100% in under 30 minutes.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Huawei
Model	Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Announced	19 May, 2025
Released	19 May, 2025
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 10,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	163.4 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.43 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight	204 g (7.20 oz)
Protection	IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min)
Colors	Black, White, Purple, Gold

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	LTPO3 OLED, 1B colors, HDR, 120Hz, 5500 nits (peak)
Size	6.81 inches, 111.1 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1272 x 2860 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Kunlun Glass

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), AF
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Selfie Camera	8 MP, f/2.2, 52mm (telephoto), AF, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF
Camera Features	HDR, panorama
Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid

Software

HarmonyOS 5.0

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Kirin 8020
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Maleoon 920 2cu
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	12GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	256GB/512GB/1TB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	5500 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired

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