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Manila, Philippines -- HUAWEI continues to make huge strides in front-facing smartphone camera innovation and powerful, portable productivity with the unveiling of its newest HUAWEI nova 14 Series and HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026).

Dubbed the “King of AI Selfies,” the HUAWEI nova 14 Series ushers a bolder, new age self-expression for the youth powered by smarter, faster, and more expressive smartphone photography, while the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) delivers 4-in-1 all-round productivity with PC-level features.

The HUAWEI nova 14 Series and the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) are available for pre-order starting November 27. Prices for the HUAWEI nova 14 Series start at PHP 22,999, while the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) retails at PHP 37,999.

Take Your Selfie Game to the Next Level with the King of AI Selfies

HUAWEI makes its strongest leap yet for self-capture imaging performance with the launch of the HUAWEI nova 14 Series. Among the guests was actor and HUAWEI nova Star Michael Sager, who shared his experience with the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro and how it elevates the way he creates content.

“I’m someone who takes selfies as a way of expressing myself and to capture memories with friends and loved ones, so I think the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro’s front-facing camera capabilities with AI features are exactly what I need to show my best self.” The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro elevates selfies through its industry-leading 50MP Front AI Portrait Dual Camera.

“What I really love about the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro is that it lets me capture even the most dynamic moments, so I can keep them as keepsakes,” claimed Sager. Thanks to the industry’s first Ultra Speed Snapshot on the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro’s front and rear cameras, fast motion and candid moments are shot with crisp clarity every single time.

He also praised the versatility of the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro’s front camera, which has an industry-leading 0.8x to 5x zoom range that lets users shift from tight close-ups to wide group shots without losing sharpness. Beyond the hardware, Sager also highlighted the AI features which made every snapshot look better than ever. “AI Best Expression is great for ‘groufies’ because it makes everyone in the photo look their best,” said Sager. “AI Beauty Effect adds subtle enhancements, making me look and feel confident in every selfie I take.”

To celebrate the HUAWEI nova 14 Series’ youthful and vibrant style, HUAWEI partners with Filipino streetwear brand Don’t Blame the Kids (DBTK) for an exclusive collection. Customers who complete full payment for the nova 14 or nova 14 Pro at select HUAWEI Experience Stores or official online channels will receive a free limited-edition DBTK Supernova T-shirt, first come, first served starting December 5.

Capture What You See with Lifelike Vibrance

The HUAWEI nova 14 Series takes smartphone imaging to greater heights with the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro’s new Ultra Chroma Camera, which captures richly detailed multispectral light far beyond traditional RGB cameras. With advanced AI fusion algorithms and 1,500,000 spectral channels, the camera boosts color accuracy by 120% and spatial resolution by 150,000 times^[1].

The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro takes photos with rich detail even in dim lighting, thanks to the Adjustable Aperture Camera with a F1.4-F4.0 aperture and RYYB sensor. Meanwhile, the Adaptive Multi-Focal Dual Flash dynamically adjusted the flash to ensure every photo remains perfectly lit, no matter where or when they’re captured.

Beyond advancing self-imaging capabilities and empowering bold expression, the HUAWEI nova 14 Series delivers a smarter, more intuitive experience with its upgraded EMUI. AI Gesture Control^[2] enhances the smartphone experience, enabling touch-free interactions such as scrolling through videos or capturing screenshots with a hand movement. This intelligent performance is powered by a 5500mAh large battery^[3] with 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo^[4], which gets the device powered up to 100% in just 38 minutes of charging.

 Discover a Truly Portable Productivity Experience with the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026)

HUAWEI also introduced its newest productivity powerhouse, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026), built to deliver true PC-level performance in a portable tablet. Paired with the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, a bluetooth mouse, and the new HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro, the HUAWEI MatePad X (2026) delivers a 4-in-1 all-round productivity performance perfect for signing documents, reviewing or editing coursework, binge-watching or playing games, and sketching out creative ideas. Guests present at the event discovered just how powerful the new HUAWEI MatePad tablet was at the dedicated interactive zone, where they tried out the device's 4-in-1 performance firsthand.

The tablet’s 12-inch 3rd Gen ultra-clear PaperMatte Display features anti-glare, anti-reflection, and anti-fingerprint technology with 2800x1840 resolution and up to 1000 nits peak brightness, delivering vivid, high-brightness visuals without the eye strain — keeping users’ eyes comfortable even during long study or work sessions or while reading outdoors. Powered by NearLink technology, the new HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) is compatible with the new HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro, now with 16,385 pressure levels, new intelligent gestures such as pinch and rotate, along with a new Star Ring quick button for faster workflow access. It works smoothly with productivity apps like PC-Level WPS Office 3.0 and HUAWEI Notes, so users can work on heavy-duty documents, presentations, or spreadsheets anytime, anywhere.

With an all-metal unibody that is just 5.9mm thin and 555g light in Greenery and White with a shimmering pearlescent finish, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) is as elegant as it is powerful. Its massive 10,100mAh battery delivers up to 14 hours of video playback, while 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge gets the battery back to 100% in just 85 minutes, allowing users to work, watch, play, learn and create throughout the day.

Step Into Your Best Self-Expression Era Yet with the HUAWEI nova 14 Series and the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026)

See and capture yourself in your best light with the King of AI Selfies, the HUAWEI nova 14 Series. Available with a shimmering, dynamic Ice Crystal Texture finish in Crystal Blue, White, and Black. The HUAWEI nova 14 Pro comes with a vibrant 6.78” Flawless Quad-curved Display, while the HUAWEI nova 14 features an immersive 6.7” OLED Flat-Edge Screen.

Pre-order the HUAWEI nova 14 Pro (PHP 32,999) or the HUAWEI nova 14 (PHP 22,999) on the HUAWEI Online Store, Lazada, Shopee, TikTok, or any HUAWEI Experience Store nationwide, and get a free HUAWEI WATCH FIT SE (worth PHP 4,999). Grab exclusive vouchers worth PHP 2,500 on the HUAWEI Online Store or purchase via HomeCredit to enjoy up to PHP 1,000 off. These exclusive offers are available from November 27 to December 4, 2025.

The HUAWEI nova 14i (PHP 12,999) is available for pre-order on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, the HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide. Get a free HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 for every pre-order from November 27 to December 4.

You can pre-order the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) for PHP 37,999 on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, the HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide. Pre-order yours today and get and exclusive freebie bundle worth PHP 21,896, including a free HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro (worth PHP 7,999), a HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard (worth PHP 6,999), a Bluetooth Mouse (worth PHP 1,899), and a PC-Level WPS Office (worth PHP 4,999). Avail exclusive 0% installment promos of up to 24 months for credit card purchases and up to 18 months on HomeCredit.

To know more about the HUAWEI nova 14 Series and the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026), visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store, or check out HUAWEI’s official website and social media pages (Facebook | Instagram).

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HUAWEI's products and services are available in more than 170 countries and are used by a third of the world's population. Fifteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and China. HUAWEI Consumer BG is one of HUAWEI's three business units and covers smartphones, PC and tablets, wearables and cloud services, etc. HUAWEI's global network is built on over 30 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.

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