Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Beautiful colors perfectly set in sceneThe year is 2018, and according to the top manufacturers, a top smartphone should look like this: glass on the front and back, slightly bent on the edges, a metal frame with as few holes as possible to connect the notch on the top of the display, and of course, at least two cameras on the back. Those are the essentials, and that’s exactly what the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is offering, but there’s more.Hardly any smartphones come without the notch anymore. / © AndroidPITThere’s also the color variants.
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In addition to the classic black, Huawei is also offering the Twilight finish that we know from the P20 Pro, There’s a discreet pink version, along with blue and green models. The green variant has a glass black with pinstripes.
Huawei is calling this their Hyper Optical Pattern, and it also makes the Mate 20 Pro a little more slip-resistant. The Mate 20 Pro is quite thick at 8.6 millimeters so that the device can pack in a big battery. The back is flat, as the main camera doesn’t protrude from the device.In the video you can see the design of the smartphone from all sides. Not everyone will like the wider notch or the curved display.The workmanship is perfect, which we’ve all come to expect from Huawei.The green and blue versions of the Mate 20 Pro come with a fine pattern.
/ © AndroidPIT. A large display is a mustHuawei’s Mate smartphones have always had a large display, and the Mate 20 Pro is no exception. The is 6.39 inches and has a 19.5:9 format.
Thanks to the QHD+ resolution of 3,120 x 1,440 pixels, the screen has a pixel density of 537 ppi. But these are just the bare numbers. In our first test, the display made an excellent impression - rich colors, deep blacks and the high contrasts all look great. The display can also be very finely adjusted to your individual habits.The protective glass above the display is quite reflective, and the brightness doesn't quite come close the current displays on the. But nevertheless, the Mate 20 Pro is easy to read even in bright surroundings and always looks great in daily use. The edges don't have any functionThe slight bend on the long sides is hardly noticeable, but it does make the Mate 20 Pro a little rounder and easier to hold, although the device is quite large. The display edges don’t have special functions like Samsung devices.Typical for the Mate series, the display is quite large.
/ © AndroidPITHuawei uses display from two different manufacturers, BOE and LG. There are numerous reports circulating about the LG display that claim that there's inadequate bonding between the individual layers.
The result is that there are unpleasant discolorations and some light 'bleeding'. The headlines have been calling this 'Gluegate', and the issue is being investigated by Huawei.
We have two Mate 20 Pro models in our editorial office, one with the LG display and one with the BOE panel, and we haven't noticed any of these effects on our devices.This is the state of it while I'm typing the previous tweets, good thing I don't have epilepsy or would be getting sued. Just to repeat, IM Not THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS Issue — Usy (@UAhmed). More comfort and safetyHuawei equips the Mate 20 Pro with two biometric security systems: a fingerprint sensor and facial recognition. The fingerprint sensor is directly integrated in the display, a technology that is now slowly reaching the masses.
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It takes a while to set up the fingerprint reader, but it works really well and quickly.Huawei has provided the Mate 20 Pro with an infrared module that is intended to make the recognition better and faster than purely optical recognition with the help of a camera, especially in low-light conditions. We weren’t able to test the function yet, but it works pretty well in the light.At first, the Mate 20 Pro's facial recognition had some big issues. It wasn't able to tell my colleague Christopher and I apart, so we were always able to unlock each other's smartphones. This was more than worrying, especially for Huawei's developers. After the first major update, the facial recognition now works flawlessly. Countless functions and still more to comeThe Mate 20 Pro comes withand the new. The current version of Huawei’s user interface has become slimmer and clearer, and the system’s controls are now much easier to use than before.
EMUI is full of exciting features, especially in terms of security. The Mate 20 Pro now has its own password manager for locally storing passwords. The App Lock and File Safe can now also be used with fingerprints and face recognition. There are a bunch of backup options available: the cloud, private NAS, local storage and USB data carriers.EMUI is better than ever.
/ © AndroidPITWith Huawei Easy Projection, the smartphone can be used as a replacement PC, similar to Samsung’s DeX. With the Mate 20 Pro, you can do this either with a cable connection, wirelessly via Miracast and in true two-screen operation. Documents and photos can now be sent directly to network printers via Huawei Share.
This is all in the spirit of product innovation, which has always been the focus of the Mate series. Some things seem unfinishedHuawei's current software doesn't seem that mature, even after the first major update. Although the facial recognition now works fine and the connection breakdowns with Wi-Fi and calls is no longer noticeable, Huawei's software still has problems. For some users, the camera app crashes again and again, and can only be reactivated it by restarting it. Some notifications only arrive after a several second delay, and the Mate 20 Pro can't switch between different Bluetooth connections unless the function is turned off and on again.The facial recognition works well after the last update. / © AndroidPITWhen the Mate 20 Pro was released, Huawei proudly showed off the 3D Live Maker app, which scanned teddy bears and brought them back to life in AR videos. But the app wasn't even ready at that point.
It only arrived a few weeks late, and it's almost unusable. Scanning only works via the front camera with its 3D sensors, and the app is hardly able to capture a realistic picture. The operation is anything but easy to use, since it's so difficult to use with just the front camera. What happened with 'Gluegate'?Huawei still has some work to do before EMUI 9 is finished, and that's exactly what the manufacturer from China urgently needs to.
The good thing is that it's quite easy to update software. A hardware problem is much more expensive and difficult to fix. Hopefully the recent reports about the LG panels won't affect Huawei. As fast as they comeAn expensive smartphone like this has to run really fast, of course, and the Mate 20 Pro is no exception. The Kirin 980 isone of the fastest smartphone processors available, so you’ll never be lacking for power. Since Huawei provides the Mate 20 Pro with plenty of memory, the smartphone should still be running fine in two or three years’ time.Even in comparison with the current flagship smartphones, the Mate 20 Pro doesn't have any big issues in terms of performance. It can keep up with anyone.
The OnePlus 6T with the Snapdragon 845 still has raw power and speed that others have difficult reaching, but with the Mate 20 Pro, a lack of power is never a problem. If you want to know more and take a look at benchmark values, you'll find them in our detailed test:.The Mate 20 Pro is available with 128GB of memory, and there are no other variants. 128GB should be sufficient, but among top-range smartphones, Apple and Samsung offer options with more.The Mate 20 Pro is well-equipped with 128GB of memory. / © AndroidPITNo more microSD, but still has expandable memoryThe Mate 20 Pro’s expandability speaks for itself, and Huawei is offering option of using the hybrid slot for a second SIM or memory card.
Curiously, however, Huawei doesn’t rely on microSD like other manufacturers, but does support a so-called NM card. This nano memory is as big as a nano SIM, which should save space inside the components - but a microSD isn’t much bigger. As of now, there are only NM cards from Huawei, since other manufacturers don’t offer the format. This is indeed a strange decision, and customers likely won’t be jumping for joy.Huawei's memory card is smaller than anyone else's. / © AndroidPIT. Three cameras, endless possibilitiesLike other top-range devices,the Mate 20 Pro has three rear cameras, but this smartphone does things differently. The monochrome sensor has been removed, and instead Leica has now combined three different high-resolution color sensors with three different focal lengths.
Here’s a run-down of the main camera sensors:. 83 mm focal length, 8 megapixels, f/2.4 aperture, OIS. 27 mm focal length, 40 megapixels, f/1.8 aperture. 16 mm focal length, 20 megapixels, f/2.2 apertureOnly one of the three cameras is optically stabilized. You can switch between the focal lengths in the camera app, either step-wise (0.6x, 1x.
3x and 5x) or using the slide control. The front camera has 24 megapixels and an f./2.2 aperture.The first time you try it out, the camera gives a good first impression, especially thanks to the varying focal lengths. You’ll immediately notice that the ultra wide angle lens opens up even more creative possibilities. The 16mm lens can also be used for close-up shots, even as close as 2.5 centimeters from objects.
It’s easy to do without the monochrome sensor, especially since the app still has a monochrome mode. We’re only able to judge the quality of a few images in this initial test, but expectations for the Mate 20 Pro are indeed high.Huawei again has three rear cameras, but this time with a very different setup. / © AndroidPITSome things aren’t going so well so farThe truth is that Huawei still has some room for improvement when it comes to real-time filters for videos. The retro filter is extremely slow. The portrait color mode, in which the background appears monochrome and people are in color, still makes small mistakes when the subjects are moving. The video bokeh mode is nowhere near as accurate as it the photo bokeh mode.Experience has shown that Huawei always updates its camera shortly after a smartphone is released, and these updates tend to affect the camera.
We’re curious to see if the Mate 20 Pro will be the same again and if this will affect the new video features. The battery is outstandingHuawei has added more to the battery of the Mate 20 Pro. There are now 4,200 mAh, that’s 5 percent more in comparison to the Mate 10 Pro. This should give the Mate 20 Pro pretty good battery life, and the Kirin 980 is the big question mark here. We’ll have to investigate the energy efficiency in our test. It can be charged either with the new quick charger with up to 40 watts of power (30 minutes of charging time means 70 percent battery) or wirelessly with up to 15 watts.The power button is now red. / © AndroidPITThe battery life of the Mate 20 Pro can be described with a single word: outstanding.
Even as a demanding user with many, many active accounts, six or seven hours of screen time wasn't a problem. The smartphone easily managed a night without recharging and still lasted a whole second day. Together with the extremely fast charging, this is really a huge relief in everyday use.
In combination with the Huawei Watch GT, which also has an extremely powerful battery, sometimes I forget where I put my chargers. I don't need them that often anymore. It's been a long time since I had this experience with smartphones.There's a strong battery packed in there.
/ © AndroidPITReverse wireless charging is too inefficientHuawei has given the Mate 20 Pro a special gimmick: wireless reverse charging. This means you can use the device to wirelessly charge any other Qi-capable smartphone. Friends with an iPhone XS or other smartphones might enjoy this feature in the evening when their battery is about run out. However, the power consumption is quite high when you use this feature.
To charge the battery of an iPhone XS by 15 percent, for example, the Mate 20 Pro has to provide a full 40 percent of its capacity. This is a good option for emergency situations, but it's still nice. When Huawei launches its Freebuds 2 in-ear headphones with wireless charging, Reverse Wireless Charging will have a real purpose.
Both visually and technically, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a top-class smartphone. The camera is more versatile than any other device. The performance is top-notch, and the battery life is amazing. The software is up-to-date and offers a lot of functions. With the Mate 20 Pro, the Chinese brand has once again proven that Huawei can build great smartphones.One thing is clear: the battle for the smartphone throne is closer than ever this year.
The, Samsung’s and Google’s third generation will all be worthy opponents. This gives us even more reasons to take a closer look at the Mate 20 Pro. And when the competition is so intense, manufacturers can't afford to have any weaknesses. The smart problem with the software, the reports about faulty displays and the weak connectivity are all causes for concern.The bottom line is that the Mate 20 Pro is an excellent smartphone that I enjoy using every day.
The device offers some great advantages, but its minor weaknesses cost the new Huawei flagship an even better rating. It's a good that most of the issues can be solved with software updates. Skipping this altogether as an alternative, mainly because i'm getting tired of all ANDROID manufacturers doing free promotion during their presentations for Apple. I don't want an iphone, and i don't want any Android smartphone to look like one. I hate the notch, but they have the courage to put the Mate 20 next to an iphone showing theirs is smaller.And what is it with the 18 months 5% thingy? Do they know a Mate 20 performs better than an iphone xs or Note 9? Did they go to the future and back to illuminate us?
What a bunch of nonsense. What is ID4me?ID4me is an internet service that enables its users to log in to many different internet services with one account. This is also known as 'single sign on'.Unlike existing global single sign on solutions like the ones from Google or Facebook, ID4me does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users. ID4me will make sure that the surfing habits stay secret.Also, ID4me does not belong to an enterprise. It is an open standard that is maintained by a nonprofit organization. Anyone who wants to can participate. This way the users can chose freely between different ID4me providers and can also change the provider anytime.Further information can be found here:The last section of the technical overview explains how to set up an ID4me account:or.
Best Mate 20 Pro tips and tricks, The ultimate EMUI 9.0 masterclass: If you have just bought a new Huawei Mate 20 Pro.It may look a little different from other Androids, the reason why it looks like different from other android is it runs on EMUI 9.0. It’s os running on googles newest android os android pie.This phone is packed with a lot of new features, but as always its new to you may find it a little difficult to operate. Here we are going to discuss some most popular features you will like to use, let’s just dive into it.Lock screen tips: Always-on, wallpapersGet an Always-On display: this phone has an OLED display on it so it offers always on display even when you are not using it. By default it is turned off but you can turn it on you have to swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon select Home Screen & Wallpaper Always on Display.Change the lock screen wallpaper/ screensaver/cover: if you don’t like the wallpaper you have right now you can change it by swiping down from your home screen, then tap on the setting button and then opt for select Home Screen & Wallpaper and then Magazine Unlock. Here you will see a lot of beautiful wallpapers and you can also set wallpapers from your home screen.Charging-only screen saver: and if you only want to change screen saver instead of your wallpaper you can do this from Home screen hit the settings cog icon select Display More display settings Screensaver.Quick-launch shortcuts: like iOS, you can also quickly launch some apps from home screen.
The five apps you can quick launch from your home screen are Quick-access Recorder, Flashlight, Calculator, Stopwatch, QR code scanner.Display personal signature/text: IF you would like to show some personal message on the home screen you can do this by swiping down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Home screen & wallpaper Lock screen signature.Homescreen tips: Notch, style, grid size: Having a notch is a new trend in the smartphone industry, in order to increase the screen size, companies are using all the space they can. But not everyone like it, and maybe you are one of them who wants to get rid of that. To deactivate this swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon select Display More display settings Notch. And here turn the toggle off.Home Screen Style: either you are one of them who likes app drawer, or maybe you like the standard layout. So in this new phone, you have got two options, you can switch between both of them.
To switch between them Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Home screen & wallpaper Home Screen Style and here choose for what you prefer.The number of app icons: Some of us will like to have large icons, and some of them will like them small and packed on minimum space. So Huawei Mate 20 Pro allows you to choose the app icon size you prefer. To set your preffered size swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Home screen & wallpaper Home screen settings Home layout and choose your preffered size here.Security tips:PIN/Pattern/Fingerprint/Face Unlock: Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a fingerprint sensor under its screen, sounds cool.
And you can also register multiple fingerprints here. To register your fingerprint here swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Security & privacy Fingerprint ID. And here follow the prompts and set your fingerprints.Lock apps with fingerprint ID: Not just to lock your phone but you can also use the fingerprint sensor to lock your individual apps.
To do so swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Security & privacy App lock. And here choose the app you want to lock.Register face recognition: with the fingerprint, Huawei mate 20 pros also have face recognition feature so if you would like to use it you can register your face swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Security & privacy Face recognition.
And following the instruction.Multiple accounts, hide content, duplicate app loginsHide sensitive files: We all have some file we don’t want to share with anyone and don’t want that anyone can check in them, so the Huawei mate 20 pro offers you feature to hide your sensitive files. To set up the lock on files Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Security & privacy File safe.Secure the second login: if there are some other people who use your phone, but you don’t want them to access some specific apps or some personal data, you can set up a second space for them. To do so Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Security & privacy PrivateSpace.App Twin: if you want to run two apps from one app, for example, you have only one WhatsApp and have two sim cards, you can use app twin, to use it Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Apps App Twin.
And set up your app twins here.Notifications settingsAllow/silence/block notifications from an app: completely turning off notification is easy, but if you want to hide notifications from only some specific apps then Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Notifications (or Apps). And here you can set up notifications for specific apps.Activate Do Not Disturb: DND is an essential feature. What it does is when it is turned on the notifications, calls, and other stuff that pop up on our screen won’t disturb us everything will be muted. To activate DND Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the Do Not Disturb icon.
And you are done.Battery optimization tipsTurn off Power consumption alert per app: To turn off battery alert popup you have to Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Apps select the relevant app, and make changes here.Charge a Qi wireless device from the Mate 20 Pro: it may sound something new in the smartphone industry. You can now put some another wireless charging device with Mate 20 pro. To get some charge from it, but before this, you have to enable this feature.
To activate this Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Battery Wireless reverse charging.Auto Launch / Run In Background / Launch by other apps: Some apps drain a lot of battery, and we want them to stop this. So to decide power drain for each app individually Swipe down from the top of the home screen hit the settings cog icon Battery App Launch.
And here select the app or batch of apps and choose what you want to do.Show battery percentage remaining: By default, it doesn’t show the percentage of the battery remains to activate this once you are in better setting hit the settings cog to the top right. Then tap on the Battery percentage and choose what you want.Mate 20 Pro camera featuresUltra wide-angle shooting: to shoot in Ultra Wide-angle. Pinch out with your fingers, like we do ti zoom in till you have a zoom ratio of 0.6X. And once that appears you are in ultra wide.
Enjoy clicking.Close-up macro: by using the wide-angle lens above you can also focus on 2.5cm from the subject. So try it out.Pro mode for manual control: if you are a photography lover, then you have used manual mode much often. To activate manual mode you just have to tap on pro from the mode dial. Here you can adjust sections like metering, ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, focus type, and white balance control.Capture raw files: Capturing raw files and edit them later is gives an eye-catching image. To capture in raw format Simply hit the settings cog within the Camera app, select Resolution, then toggle RAW Format on.Select resolution: you can also opt for your required resolution, it offers you a resolution of 40MP 4:3, 10MP 4:3, 7MP 1:1 and 6MP 18.8:9 resolutions and aspect ratios.
To choose between them head to camera setting and opt for resolution. Here you can choose for your preferred resolution.Night mode: Shooting in low light is no more than the hard task, inmate pro you can activate night mode and click high-quality images in low light too.Capture a burst of images: want to capture a moment, but clicking the shutter at the perfect time is not something that happened much often, so you can press-and-hold the screen and it will click a whirr off a rapid burst of capture, which is saved as an image stack.