Huawei Reveals NearLink Compatibility List for Phones

Huawei Maps Out NearLink Support Across Its Phone Lineup

Huawei has published an updated compatibility chart for its proprietary NearLink short-range wireless technology, detailing exactly which smartphone models support which NearLink features. The list, posted on Huawei's official website, covers the flagship Mate series and reveals a surprisingly consistent rollout of the technology across its latest devices.

NearLink — known as 星闪 (Xingshan) in Chinese — is Huawei's homegrown alternative to Bluetooth and ultra-wideband (UWB), designed to offer lower latency, higher throughput, and better power efficiency. The technology has been positioned as a key differentiator for Huawei's ecosystem play, connecting everything from stylus pens to car keys.

Full Feature Breakdown: What Each Model Supports

The newly published chart breaks NearLink capabilities into several distinct categories. Here are the core features Huawei is tracking across devices:

• NearLink Audio — wireless audio streaming via NearLink instead of Bluetooth
• NearLink Car Key — using your phone as a digital car key
• NearLink Precise Find — including online search, offline search, powered-off search, and powered-off ring
• NearLink Peripherals — connecting NearLink-enabled stylus pens, keyboards, and mice
• NearLink Watch Connectivity — sharing the phone's network connection with a compatible Huawei smartwatch

All models listed run NearLink E2.0, indicating Huawei has standardized on this version of the protocol for its current flagship generation.

Mate Series Gets Full NearLink Treatment

The compatibility list confirms that every current Mate flagship supports the complete NearLink feature set. The following models all receive full support across every category:

• HUAWEI Mate X7 series (foldable)
• HUAWEI Mate 80 RS Ultimate Design
• HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Max Fengchi Edition
• HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Max
• HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro
• HUAWEI Mate 80

This means all 6 models support NearLink audio, car key functionality, all 4 tiers of precise-find tracking (online, offline, powered-off search, and powered-off ring), stylus pen input, keyboard and mouse connectivity, and watch network sharing.

Why NearLink Matters Beyond China

NearLink is part of Huawei's broader strategy to build a self-sufficient technology stack independent of Western standards. While Bluetooth and UWB dominate connectivity in Apple and Samsung ecosystems, Huawei is betting that NearLink can deliver superior performance metrics — the company claims up to 6x lower latency and 6x faster connection speeds compared to Bluetooth.

The technology is backed by the NearLink Alliance, which now includes over 300 member companies. Adoption is expanding beyond phones into automotive, smart home, and industrial IoT applications. Several Chinese automakers have already integrated NearLink-based digital car keys.

For Western observers, NearLink represents an emerging alternative wireless connectivity standard with growing momentum in the Chinese technology ecosystem.