Just don't expect flawless performance when you break out the heavy-duty games like PUBG, which was occasionally choppy, but not to the point of frustration. The P20 Pro’s trifecta of Leica-branded rear-facing cameras includes one 40-megapixel RGB unit, one that captures 20-megapixel monochrome images and another that delivers 8-megapixel telephoto shots. The standard 40-megapixel RGB camera and 20-megapixel monochrome camera work together just like the dual-camera pairing on the Huawei P10 to deliver images of greater dynamic range with lower noise than would otherwise be possible with a single camera, while the monochrome sensor captures detail-rich black and white photographs.

I would definitely prefer a slightly thicker phone with bigger battery over a slim phone that I have to recharge frequently. The third camera – an 8-megapixel 3x telephoto lens (80mm equivalent focal length) – merely adds optical zoom. By simply shaking their P30 at the MateBook screen, users can sync up their devices, allowing easy transmission of documents or images. The oversized sensor and adaptable rear and front cameras should suit Instagram obsessives to a tee, while the P40 Pro is well set up for TikTok or Snapchat via video capture as well.In this review, I will only focus on the camera’s new features and bigger changes and to be honest there are still a lot of things for me to cover. The telephoto camera also has optical image stabilisation to reduce the chance of blurry images caused by hand shake. There’s no word yet on when this update might drop, but you can see the full list of Huawei phones that are set to receive the Android Q upgrade in our dedicated Huawei ban article. It's pleasing, and refreshing compared to the over saturated images from some rivals, most notably the Samsung Galaxy S9.

If I give a P20 Pro and a professional DSLR camera to a person who isn’t really a photographer and ask him/her to take some photos with both devices, the photos shot on the P20 Pro would probably look better because it’s so much easier to use, it’s Master AI improvements and other computational photography tricks. So the consensus is clear: if cameras matter the most, but apps aren't so important, the Huawei P40 Pro will do just fine. The phone is water resistant to IP67, meaning it can handle submersion in one meter of fresh water for 30 minutes. The edgeless fingerprint sensor with smart navigation instead of the virtual bar can offer an additional informative area. With a beefy 4,000mAh battery under the bonnet, this powerhouse of a device will keep your smartphone working all day long, however hard you punish it.Due to subsequent changes involving product batches, production and supply factors, it may be necessary for Huawei to make changes and adjustments to text and images so that they match the performance, specifications, indexes, and components of the actual product. Huawei is good at making phones, and the P20 Pro feels just as well made as any other premium smartphone out there.

So the night shot mode also tries to balance high-contrast scenes by combining multiple photos took at different exposure into a single photo, similar to how HDR mode works. It's a smart system, even capable of telling the difference between dogs and cats, or different types of cuisine.Every year, cameraphones become more powerful, and more like premium digital cameras in terms of sheer capabilities. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep costs down, leaving room to add wireless charging pads, USB cables, or various P40 Pro cases.

Their front cameras have the same 32MP lenses as well, so selfies shouldn't look all that different. The battery is compatible with 40W SuperCharge and 27W Wireless SuperCharge, meaning charging is quick and easy. Huawei was among the front-runners in the dual-camera race with the P9 and then the Mate 10, so who better to take things to the next level?We're not sure if the concerns hold any weight, but one thing is clear: It sucks to be Huawei right now. inch “Quad Curve Overflow Display”, which offers zero distractions, along with a 90hz refresh rate – ideal for gaming. OLED display will provide more than enough acreage for comfortable Netflix viewing or YouTube binges, with some of the most vibrant colours yet seen on a mass-market smartphone.