HUAWEI is bringing its nova 16s Series to the Philippine market, focusing on mobile photography with a 200MP main camera, True-to-Color imaging, and a range of AI-powered photo editing tools.
The series includes two models: the HUAWEI nova 16s, priced at ₱29,999, and the HUAWEI nova 16s Pro, which costs ₱39,999. Both are now available in the Philippines.
HUAWEI nova 16s Series Camera Setup
One of the main features of the nova 16s Series is its 50MP Ultra Portrait front camera, which comes with 0.8x to 5x Selfie Zoom. This lets users switch between wider group selfies and closer shots without turning the phone around.
HUAWEI also highlights its Front and Rear True-to-Color cameras, which use pixel-level algorithms to help retain natural skin tones and makeup details in challenging lighting conditions.
On the rear, the series features a 200MP RYYB Ultra-Large sensor main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and an F1.8 aperture. The high-resolution sensor allows users to crop photos into different compositions while retaining detail. A 50MP RYYB periscope telephoto camera is also included for capturing subjects from a distance.
The camera system is supported by AI tools for both shooting and editing. AI Composition provides real-time framing guidance, while AI Move lets users reposition people or pets in a photo. Other tools include AI De-Glare for removing reflections, AI Best Expression for improving expressions in group shots, and AI Remove for erasing unwanted objects or people.
Battery Capacity and Display
Beyond photography, the nova 16s Series packs a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo. HUAWEI claims up to 29 hours of continuous video playback, with a 15-minute charge bringing the battery to 40%.
The phones also feature a 6.84-inch flat LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000 nits of peak brightness.
For performance, HUAWEI includes its IceBridge Heat Dissipation Architecture, which is designed to manage heat during extended use. The company says the series can support up to 120 FPS in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Both models also support 5G connectivity, with signal recovery features intended to help maintain a connection in areas with weaker reception.
AI Assistant and Sharing Features
In addition to these, the nova 16s Series comes with HUAWEI’s Celia AI Assistant, which supports voice commands for hands-free tasks. HUAWEI says users can even book a Grab ride through voice commands.
For sharing files, the phones support Cross-OS Sharing through the Petal Interconnect app, allowing transfers between the nova 16s Series and iOS devices.
Design, Colors, and Durability
The series uses a “Ride the Waves” design inspired by summer skies and the sea, with an icy-blue matte finish and Twin Star Orbit Ring camera module.
The nova 16s Pro has a frosted AG glass back and measures 7.1mm thick, weighing 218g. It also uses an aerospace-grade aluminum mid-frame paired with Kunlun Glass and an advanced nanocrystal coating. According to HUAWEI’s laboratory tests, the glass offers 10 times higher drop resistance and five times higher wear resistance compared to the previous generation.
The nova 16s Pro is available in Breathing Crystal, Isle Blue, and Starry Black. The standard nova 16s comes in Breathing Crystal, Starry Black, and Sky White.
Price and Availability
The HUAWEI nova 16s is priced at ₱29,999, while the nova 16s Pro retails for ₱39,999.
Customers who purchase either model from October 30 to December 31, 2026 will receive a gift bundle containing a HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 worth ₱1,999 and a nova gift box worth ₱3,999.
A ₱5,000 early-bird voucher is also available through Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop starting November 6, and through the HUAWEI Online Store starting November 7.
At the same time, HUAWEI also held its #TrueColorsSelfieChallenge on TikTok from October 23 to November 12, with the top 50 entries by views set to win a HUAWEI nova 16s Pro.
