Huawei recently announced two new mid-priced smartphones under the nova 12 series for the local market. Now, you can get your hands on them on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, or Huawei’s official online store. But there’s more.

The local release of the Huawei nova 12 SE and nova 12i marks the arrival of EMUI 14 in the Philippines. Huawei’s in-house EMUI software gets a refresh with version 14, bringing a wave of user-centric features to the table. The update, currently rolling out to the nova 12 series, boasts a focus on personalization and productivity.

EMUI 14 lets you express yourself with a wider range of themes, including interactive options that breathe life into your lock and home screens. There’s even a new Emoji theme that lets you create fun and personalized wallpapers using emojis of your choosing. The camera app also gets a usability upgrade with a new toolbox that keeps essential adjustments readily available without cluttering your view.

Privacy and multitasking see some love as well. Enhanced security features ensure your data stays protected, while improved multi-device capabilities make juggling tasks across the Huawei ecosystem a breeze. With EMUI 14, Huawei seems to be doubling down on creating a user experience that’s both fun and functional.

Huawei’s own AppGallery on the nova 12 SE and nova 12i also sees improvement, offering Filipinos a more robust app selection for all their daily needs. Whether you’re an online-shopping enthusiast with a penchant for Lazada and Shopee or rely on financial apps like BPI and GCash, AppGallery has you covered.

The app store boasts a wide range of apps across various categories, ensuring a smooth transition to your new nova 12 series device. This focus on local favorites reflects Huawei’s commitment to the Filipino market. By providing a curated selection of essential apps, AppGallery eliminates the need for sideloading or hunting down alternatives, getting you up and running from the get-go.

Huawei Philippines’ press release

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Reviews Editor: Ramon "Monch" Lopez is an 18‑year media veteran who has helped shaped content for Yahoo and other top publications. He first dove into PR and marketing for an automobile brand, then ran the gadgets‑merchandising arm of a Philippine retail giant — proof he knows wheels and tech from the warehouse to the web. Now REVU's Reviews Editor, Monch balances his obsession with specs with a "quality over quantity" mindset, usually fueled by coffee, photography, videography, video games, basketball, and the occasional deadline chase.