Huawei EXIF Data Guide
Everything you need to know about EXIF metadata from Huawei cameras — including brand-specific MakerNote fields, popular models, and privacy considerations.
About Huawei
Huawei Technologies, the Chinese technology company, became a major force in smartphone photography through its partnership with Leica, which ran from 2016 to 2022. Huawei pioneered several smartphone camera innovations including periscope zoom lenses, large RYYB sensors, and advanced AI photography. After the Leica partnership ended, Huawei continued to develop its XMAGE imaging system independently.
Huawei was the world's second-largest smartphone maker before US trade restrictions limited its access to Google services and advanced chips. Their P-series and Mate-series phones remain strong in China and parts of Europe and Asia, known for their exceptional camera capabilities, especially in low light and zoom photography.
Common EXIF Fields in Huawei Photos
These are the standard EXIF fields you will find in photos taken with Huawei cameras:
| Field | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Device manufacturer | HUAWEI |
| Model | Device model | NOH-AN00 |
| Software | EMUI/HarmonyOS version | NOH-AN00 4.0.0.171(C00E160R3P7) |
| LensModel | Camera module identifier | camera |
| FocalLength | Physical focal length | 5.4 mm |
| FocalLengthIn35mmFilm | 35mm equivalent focal length | 27 |
Huawei-Specific MakerNote Fields
Beyond standard EXIF data, Huawei cameras embed proprietary metadata in the MakerNote section. These fields are unique to Huawei and contain additional technical details about how the photo was captured:
| Field | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| AIModeType | AI scene detection result | Food |
| FrontCamera | Whether the front camera was used | 0 (Rear) |
| Face | Face detection information | Detected |
| Beautymode | Beauty/portrait enhancement mode | Off |
| CameraSerialNumber | Camera module serial number | ABC12345 |
Popular Huawei Camera Models
These are the most common Huawei cameras you will encounter when viewing EXIF data:
| Model | Type | Megapixels | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| P60 Pro | Smartphone | 48 MP | 2023 |
| Mate 60 Pro | Smartphone | 50 MP | 2023 |
| P50 Pro | Smartphone | 50 MP | 2021 |
| Mate 50 Pro | Smartphone | 50 MP | 2022 |
| P40 Pro+ | Smartphone | 50 MP | 2020 |
| Mate 40 Pro | Smartphone | 50 MP | 2020 |
| P30 Pro | Smartphone | 40 MP | 2019 |
| Nova 12 Ultra | Smartphone | 50 MP | 2024 |
Tips for Reading Huawei EXIF Data
- 1.Huawei uses internal model codes in EXIF (e.g., NOH-AN00 for P50 Pro). The marketing name is not directly in EXIF.
- 2.The AIModeType field reveals what scene the AI detected (food, landscape, portrait, etc.), which affects processing.
- 3.Huawei phones with Leica co-engineering may show Leica watermark metadata if the watermark feature was enabled.
- 4.The Software field contains the full EMUI or HarmonyOS build number, revealing the exact firmware version.
- 5.Huawei embeds GPS coordinates by default. Disable in Camera Settings > GPS tag or Location tag.
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Try the Photo Metadata ViewerFrequently Asked Questions
What EXIF data do Huawei phones store?
Huawei phones store standard EXIF fields plus custom data including AI scene detection results, beauty mode settings, face detection information, and the camera module identifier. The Make field shows 'HUAWEI' and the Model shows an internal product code.
Why does Huawei EXIF show a code instead of the phone name?
Huawei uses internal product codes in the EXIF Model field (e.g., NOH-AN00 for Mate 40 Pro, ELS-NX9 for P40 Pro). You can look up these codes on GSMArena or Huawei's website to find the corresponding marketing name.
Do Huawei phones still use Leica technology?
Huawei's partnership with Leica ended in 2022. Phones released after that date (P60 series, Mate 60 series onward) use Huawei's own XMAGE imaging system. Older models like the P40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro featured Leica-branded optics and processing.
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