Feature compatibility of HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 when paired with HarmonyOS, iOS, and Android devices

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 is the first pair of earbuds released in 2025 to support NearLink™ audio. These earbuds can be paired with all Bluetooth devices (including non-HUAWEI devices such as Android and iOS devices). They feature an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver to deliver stunning sound, and also support up to 990 Kbps of HD audio transmission (if the Bluetooth device supports LDAC), Stable & Clear Calls, intelligent dynamic ANC, and dual-device connection.

• Celia voice control, offline search, and voice wakeup are supported when paired with devices running HarmonyOS 2 or later.
• Multi-device connection is supported when paired with devices running HarmonyOS 3 or later.
• Audio sharing is supported when paired with HarmonyOS 2/3/4 devices.
• HD spatial audio is supported when paired with devices running HarmonyOS 4 or later.
• Smart charging is supported when paired with devices running HarmonyOS 4.3 or later.
• NearLink precise search for the charging case is supported when paired with a HUAWEI Mate 70/Mate 80 series/Mate X6.
• NearLink™ audio and up to 4.6 Mbps of lossless audio transmission (with Huawei-developed L2HC 5.0 audio codec enabled) are supported when paired with a HUAWEI Mate 80 series/Mate X7.
• AI features, including AI-powered voice emulation during face-to-face translation, simultaneous interpretation, and hearing protection, are supported when paired with HarmonyOS 6 devices.

  Table 1.

  Category	Features	Android Devices (HUAWEI Audio Connect)	iOS Devices (AI Life)	iOS Devices (HUAWEI Audio Connect)
  Supported on all devices	Intelligent dynamic ANC	√	√	√
  	Stable & Clear Calls	√	√	√
  	Dual-device connection	√	√	√
  	Wireless charging	√	√	√
  	Smart wear detection	√	√	√
  	Gesture control	√	√	√
  Supported on non-HUAWEI phones only when the AI Life/HUAWEI Audio Connect app is installed	Firmware update	√	√	√
  	HUAWEI SOUND	√	√	√
  	Answering or rejecting calls by nodding or shaking your head	√	√	√
  	Rest reminders	√	√	√
  	Online search/search via ringtones	√	√	√
  	Waking up the voice assistant using gestures	×	×	×
  	Proximity pairing prompt	√	×	√
  	Low-latency gaming	×	×	√
  	Audio connection center	√	×	√
  	Adaptive volume	√	√	√
  	Conversation awareness	√	√	√
  	Smart recording	√	×	√
  Supported only on HUAWEI phones	Hi-Res certification	√ (The phone must support LDAC.)	×	×
  	Celia control	×	×	×
  	App notifications	×	×	×
  	Device switching capsule (phone/tablet/smartbook)	×	×	×
  	Cloud synchronization of pairing data	×	×	×
  	Morning briefings	×	×	×
  	Themed prompts	×	×	×
  	Super Device	×	×	×
  	Offline search	×	×	×
  	Multi-device connection	×	×	×
  	Smart charging	×	×	×
  	Spatial audio	×	×	×
  	4.6 Mbps of lossless sound transmission	×	×	×
  	Celia Translate	×	×	×
  	Voice wakeup	×	×	×
  	NearLink connection	×	×	×
  	NearLink™ audio	×	×	×
  	Hearing protection	×	×	×
  	Hearing test and hearing aid research	×	×	×
  	Audio sharing	×	×	×
  	Sound Booster	×	×	×
  	Quick play	×	×	×
  	Service widgets	×	×	×
  Note: Certain features are available only when AI Life/HUAWEI Audio Connect is used and updated to the latest version. Actual supported features may vary depending on the product.