HUAWEI has introduced the nova 16s Series in the Philippines, featuring advanced AI-powered photography, 5G connectivity, and a 7,000mAh battery aimed at users who prioritize mobile content creation and performance.
Positioned as the brand’s “King of AI Selfies,” the lineup includes the HUAWEI nova 16s, priced at ₱29,999, and the nova 16s Pro at ₱39,999.
Both devices feature True-to-Color front and rear cameras designed to preserve natural skin tones and makeup details under challenging lighting conditions. The 50MP Ultra Portrait Front Camera also offers 0.8x to 5x selfie zoom, allowing users to capture individual portraits or wider group shots.
For rear photography, the series is equipped with a 200MP RYYB Ultra-Large Sensor Main Camera featuring a 1/1.28-inch sensor and F1.8 aperture. The nova 16s Series also includes a 50MP RYYB Periscope Telephoto Camera for capturing distant subjects with greater detail.
Its AI-powered imaging tools include AI Composition for shooting guidance, AI Move for repositioning people or pets in photos, AI De-Glare for removing reflections, AI Best Expression for improving group shots, and AI Remove for eliminating unwanted objects or people.
For performance, the smartphones support 5G connectivity and feature IceBridge Heat Dissipation Architecture to help manage heat during gaming and extended use. HUAWEI says the devices can support up to 120 frames per second in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
The 7,000mAh battery is rated for up to 29 hours of continuous video playback, while 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo can restore up to 40% battery capacity in 15 minutes.
Other specifications include a 6.84-inch 120Hz LTPO flat display with up to 6,000 nits peak brightness. The devices also support Cross-OS Sharing through the Petal Interconnect app, allowing file transfers with iOS devices, and offer access to applications through HUAWEI AppGallery.
The nova 16s Pro features Kunlun Glass with an advanced nanocrystal coating, which HUAWEI says provides 10 times higher drop resistance and five times higher wear resistance compared with the previous generation, based on its laboratory tests.
To promote the launch, HUAWEI is also running the #TrueColorsSelfieChallenge on TikTok until November 12, with the top 50 participants based on views eligible to win a nova 16s Pro.
Customers purchasing the devices from October 30 to December 31 can receive a gift bundle containing HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 and a specially curated nova gift box. A ₱5,000 early-bird voucher is also available through participating online stores and the HUAWEI Online Store, subject to promotional terms.
The HUAWEI nova 16s Series combines high-resolution imaging, AI photography tools, and extended battery performance in a lineup designed for mobile photography enthusiasts and everyday users.
