Huawei recently introduced the P20 Pro smartphone, which has created a lot of chatter and excitement in the smartphone industry. The main reason behind the hype is the unique style and industry’s first triple camera that is featured in Huawei P20 Pro. Here is everything you need to know about the device including pricing and availability. We have also included information about the Huawei P20 and P20 Lite so that you can compare the three different models from Huawei.
The company
Huawei is a Chinese multinational networking, telecommunications equipment, and services company. It is the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer in the world with majority of the business taking place in China. Even with the millions of phones sold by the company in China, Huawei has always taken the backstage in the smartphone industry. All of that is about to change with introduction of Huawei’s P20 Pro, which provides a well-rounded smartphone experience that competes with the likes of Samsung, LG, and even the iPhone.
Huawei P20 Pro vs P20 vs P20 Lite: Technical Specifications
| Features | Huawei P20 Pro | Huawei P20 | Huawei P20 Lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.1" AMOLED | 5.8" LCD | 5.84" LCD |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2240 px (408 ppi) | 1080 x 2240 px (429 ppi) | 1080 x 2280 px (432 ppi) |
| CPU | Octa-core 4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz | Octa-core 4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz | Octa-core 4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 | Mali-G72 MP12 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 128 GB, 6 GB RAM | 128 GB, 4 GB RAM | 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Storage Option | No | No | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 3400 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 40 MP (f/1.8, OIS) 20 MP B/W (f/1.6) 8 MP (f/2.4), PDAF | 12 MP (f/1.8, OIS) 20 MP B/W (f/1.6), PDAF | 16 MP (f/2.2) 2 MP, PDAF |
| Video Recording | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front Camera | 24 MP (f/2.0) 720p | 24 MP (f/2.0) 720p | 16 MP (f/2.0) 1080p |
| Dimentions | 155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm | 149.1 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm | 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 165 g | 145 g |
| Security | Face detection Fingerprint (front) | Face detection Fingerprint (front) | Face detection Fingerprint (rear) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No | No |
| Waterproof | IP67 certified dust/water resistant | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | FM Radio |
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 |
| Cost | $1100 (USD) | $800 (USD) | $455 (USD) |
Design – Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro comes in a stylish package that is sure to turn heads. The Huawei P20 Pro features a new gradient colour (in Twilight and Pink Gold variant). The body is made up of toughened curved 3D glass panels and this noticeable when you hold the device in your hands. The curved design allows the phone to be physically smaller even with a 6.1” screen, which is a plus point of the notch. The Huawei P20 Pro is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.
Camera – Huawei P20 Pro
HUAWEI P20 Pro is leading the way with the revolutionary Leica Triple Camera setup. The primary camera is 40 MP RGB sensor with f/1.8 (27mm, 1/1.7″) and Optical Image Stabilization. The secondary camera is 20 MP Black&White (f/1.6, 27mm) and third camera is 8 MP (f/2.4, 80mm) with telephoto lens. The Leica camera setup allows 5X Hybrid Zoom, 960 fps Super Slow Motion, 3x optical zoom, LED flash, phase detection and laser autofocus. The front facing camera is also massive with 24 MP (f/2.0) that allows 720p image quality.
According to DxOMark, “HUAWEI P20 Pro beats the competition in virtually every category, taking the number one spots in both our Photo and Video rankings. If you are looking for the current best camera in a smartphone, look no further.” The Huaweir P20 Pro has scored an impressive 109 on the DxOMark rating.
Display – Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro features a FullView 6.1” OLED capacitive touchscreen display with 16M colors. The display has a resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels and 18.7:9 aspect ratio (~408 pixels per inch). The display is edgeless with a notch at the top, which can be disguised with EMUI software. The screen also features Natural Tone , Huawei’s term for adjusting the colour temperature based on ambient lighting in order to offer paper-like viewing experience.
Performance – Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro is powered by Kirin 970 Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.4GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8GHz. The GPU is Mali-G72 MP12 with 12 cores. The P20 Pro has massive 6GB of RAM and 4000mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery that lasts for two days!
Availability and Pricing
Huawei P20 Pro was released on 06 Apr 2018 in the UK. The P20 and P20 Pro will most likely go on sale in multiple regions in Europe, the U.K., Australia, Africa, China, and more. We have recently learned that Huawei P20, P20 Lite, and P20 Pro will be available through several Canadian carriers next month (May 2018).
Huawei and the U.S.A
The Huawei P20 lineup isn’t coming to the United States, mainly because of the ongoing concerns of the US spy agencies about Huawei’s involvement with the Chinese government. The U.S officials are concerned that Huawei smartphones may be designed to allow unauthorized access by the Chinese government. Huawei has stated that the U.S. officials’ security concerns are “unfounded and unproven” and has asked the U.S. government to investigate any aspect of its business. This issue has not gone anywhere and smartphones made by Huawei are still banned in the U.S.A.
Pricing
Huawei P20: USD $800 (649 euro) for 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage
Huawei P20 Lite: USD $455 (370 euro) for 4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage
Huawei P20 Pro: USD $1100 (899 euro) for 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage
Source: Huawei
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