First Shots: Huawei Mate 20 Pro in London

They’ve Outdone Themselves Yet Again!

Huawei launched the next generation of Mate 20 series devices in London a few days ago and, compared to the one they launched at about the same time last year, it’s leaps and bounds ahead in terms of camera performance. The company introduced its triple camera setup on the Huawei P20 Pro and it still holds the top marks on DxOmarks charts. We don’t think that’ll be the case when they get done putting the Mate 20 Pro through its paces, because the cameras on this new baddie are just incredible.

They’ve done something extremely different with the camera set up this time around, omitting the monochrome sensor for a 20-megapixel ultra-wide camera instead to give you a wider range of shooting options. The Mate 20 series is also equipped with the company’s new flagship SoC — the Kirin 980 — that now features two NPUs that uses its smarts to push what you can do with the camera setup even further.

Don’t believe us? Here are a couple of samples shots we’ve taken with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

Let’s check out the zoom functionalities!

Now, selfies have always been a bit of pain point for Huawei devices but it looks like things are starting to take a turn for the better with their 24-megapixel front camera on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

As usual, we’re going to be reserving our judgment for our final review but, so far, we’re pretty blown away with the results. If you want to learn more about this phone, click on the video below:

Huawei Mate 20 Pro specs

HiSilicon Kirin 980 octa-core processor
6GB RAM
6.39-inch Quad HD+ curved OLED display, 18.7:9 Aspect ratio, DCI-P3 HDR support, 3120×1440 resolution
128GB internal storage, expandable via Nano memory card
Triple Leica rear cameras:40-megapixel 27mm f/1.8 wide-angle camera, 20-megapixel 16mm f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 8-megapixel 80mm f/2.4 telephoto camera with Ultra Macro Mode, Huawei AIS, 5X Hybrid Zoom, 3X Optical Zoom, Master AI, up to ISO 102400 sensitivity
24-megapixel front camera with 3D depth sensing camera, 3D face unlock
Dual SIM
WiFi, Bluetooth, Dual band GPS, NFC
In-display fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating, IR face unlock, stereo speakers
4200mAh battery with 40W fast charging and 15W wireless charging
Android 9 Pie (EMUI 9)