Capture Bold Stories Win Big with Huawei XMAGE
Capture Bold Stories Win Big with Huawei XMAGE
XMAGE Awards 2025: A Global Stage for Local Visionaries
Huawei’s XMAGE Awards 2025 is back, and it’s not just another photo contest—it’s a global invitation to storytellers with a smartphone and a sharp eye. Whether you’re a hobbyist who shoots sunsets from your rooftop or a pro who frames emotion in every pixel, this competition is your chance to be seen, celebrated, and maybe even paid handsomely for it. Capture Bold Stories, Win Big with Huawei XMAGE
Open to all Huawei smartphone users, the XMAGE Awards is accepting entries until September 15, 2025. And it’s not just about pretty pictures. It’s about perspective. Emotion. Storytelling. The kind of visual honesty that makes you pause mid-scroll and say, “Wow.”
There are eight categories to choose from, each designed to stretch your creative muscles:
- So Far So Close
- Faces
- Colour & Shade
- Good Night
- A Heartwarming World
- Experimental Lab
- Storyboard
- Action
If you’ve ever taken a photo that made your mom cry or your barkada laugh uncontrollably, chances are, it fits somewhere here.
Big Prizes, Bigger Exposure: XMAGE 100 and the Jury That Matters
Let’s talk numbers. Three Grand Prize winners will take home USD 10,000 each. That’s not a typo. Ninety-seven other winners will receive USD 1,500. That’s a lot of pancit, gear upgrades, or plane tickets to your next shoot location.
But the real prize? Exposure. The winning works will be featured in XMAGE 100—a curated showcase of the world’s finest mobile photography. Think international exhibitions, Huawei campaigns, and future events where your photo might be the one people stop to admire.
And the judging panel? It’s stacked. Nine experts from the world’s top visual arts institutions, including Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Liu Heung Shing and Paris Photo Director Florence Bourgeois. These aren’t random influencers—they’re the real deal. If they say your photo is good, it’s good.
Filipino Talent in Focus: XMAGE 2024’s Local Legends
Last year, Filipino photographers didn’t just participate—they dominated. Justin Mendoza, an account manager by day and visual ninja by night, won Grand Prize for his image “Pick a Beak.” Shot on a Huawei P30 Pro, it captured a pelican behind a fisherman in a moment so poetic it made international judges pause.
Then there’s Ferdinand Bendana, a multimedia coordinator whose “Eagle’s Eye” won Best of Mate Series. Shot on the Huawei Mate 50 Pro, it was a masterclass in detail and composition. These wins weren’t flukes. They were proof that Filipino creativity, when paired with the right tech, can go toe-to-toe with the world’s best.
So yes, Huawei smartphones are powerful. But in the hands of Pinoy storytellers? They’re unstoppable.
Meet Your New Creative Partner: The HUAWEI Pura 80 Series
If you’re thinking, “I want in, but my phone’s not up to the task,” Huawei has a solution. The Pura 80 Series is built for creators who want more than just megapixels. It’s for those who want meaning in every shot.
The Pura 80 Ultra features a 1-Inch Ultra Lighting HDR Camera. Translation: your photos will look like they were taken with a DSLR, even if you’re just snapping from the jeepney window. The HDR video? It’s so good, it’ll make your TikTok look like a Cannes submission.
Meanwhile, the Pura 80 Pro comes with an Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It captures intricate textures, low-light scenes, and those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments with stunning clarity. Whether it’s the weave of a barong or the glow of a sari-sari store at night, this phone sees it all.
Both models also pack XMAGE Ultra Chroma tech, which means your colors will pop without looking cartoonish. It’s like having a colorist in your pocket.
How to Join: Submit, Share, and Shine
Ready to join? Here’s the lowdown.
You can submit up to 30 entries—photos or videos—taken with a Huawei smartphone. Formats accepted: JPG, JPEG, PNG (under 30MB) and MP4 (under 400MB). Keep the original EXIF data intact. That’s your photo’s birth certificate.
Submit via the XMAGE Awards website, Huawei Community, or the My Huawei app using your Huawei ID. You can also post on Instagram using #HUAWEIXMAGE and tag @huaweixmageawards. Just make sure your profile is public. No one can admire your brilliance if it’s locked behind privacy settings.
Final Thoughts: Shoot Bold, Dream Bigger
The XMAGE Awards isn’t just about photography. It’s about perspective. It’s about telling stories that matter—whether it’s the quiet dignity of a street vendor, the chaos of a family reunion, or the serenity of a sunrise over Manila Bay.
So grab your Huawei, chase the light, and shoot like the world’s watching. Because this time, it actually is.
To learn more about the HUAWEI Pura 80 Series and the XMAGE Awards 2025, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).
