Comparison of Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro

Huawei in the niche of mobile devices occupy an increasing part of the market every year. The company creates high quality gadgets at affordable prices that are in no way inferior to the company's major competitors.

In March 2018, the company surprised the whole world with new flagship smartphones that revolutionized mobile photography, surpassing even the popular Apple. Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are a new solution from the firm that immediately took off. From the moment of the presentation to the present day, the entire Internet is buzzing about these gadgets. They occupy the first places in most ratings of mobile devices. The main question of those interested in technology - has China reached a new level?

So, what are the advantages of smartphones from the Huawei P20 line?

At the presentation, the head of the Huawei organization compared these models with the main competitors - the iPhone X and Samsung S9. As the head of the company said, these models were created for photography, and high-quality photos were immediately positioned as the main task of these smartphones.Let's leave the camera comparison for dessert, let's start with the main characteristics.

Design

Both gadgets differ in design. This time, the company has tried on the details, and the devices even attract the eyes of passers-by. The creators of smartphones have tried on the glass case, and this is not surprising, because in 2018 this design of phones is at the peak of popularity. It is recommended to get a case, as the phone easily slips out of your hands, and fingerprints are visible on the glass case. Available in four body colors: Classic Black, Twilight, Midnight Blue and Rose Gold. The last three look original, as they are made with a gradient: Twilight - from blue to green, Midnight Blue - from blue to purple, and Rose Gold - from powdery to peach. As the light changes, the colors seem to change. The head of the firm said that the design was inspired by Chinese landscapes and ancient architecture.

The Huawei P20 phone has two cameras on the back, while the Huawei P20 Pro has three, and in both cases the cameras are arranged vertically. The head of the company justified this design by the fact that users will often hold these devices like a camera - horizontally. Journalists claim that such a design is an attempt by marketers to increase sales by copying the design of the iPhone X.

On the right side are located: the unlock key and the volume swing, from the bottom - the headphone jack and stereo speakers, from the top - the speaker and the front camera.

The main characteristics of smartphones Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro:

Screen

Well, let's start with the diagonal of the screen. The Huawei P20 Pro is larger than its smaller counterpart. This model is compared even with a small tablet, which is not convenient if the phone is often needed at hand. And the model with a smaller display looks much neater than its improved version.

The display expansion, as you can see, has not changed with the increase in the screen diagonal. But the picture that is in the first, that in the second model, remained clear. The advantage of the display is that the picture is not distorted when the phone is tilted, and the colors remain just as bright. This feature is useful when watching videos in a company.

SIM cards

The number of SIM cards in the first one and in the other model is the same. Some people don't like the fact that you have to crop your card to nano size. You can do this either in a mobile salon, or on your own using lessons from Youtube.In addition, users of these gadgets are dissatisfied with the fact that there is no slot for a memory card, because almost every smartphone, except for the iPhone, has it. But the creators decided that 128 GB of internal memory should be enough for the necessary files.

RAM

Another difference between these models is RAM. In the latest model, it was increased by 2 GB. But the built-in memory remained at the same level.

CPU

The processor and number of cores are identical in both models.

Battery capacity

The P20 has a 3400mAh battery while the P20 Pro has a 4000mAh battery. Although the battery capacity is different, the charge on both devices lasts a maximum of 2 days. With intensive use - for a day. This is due to the fact that these gadgets have a large number of functions that require energy. Therefore, it is worth thinking about purchasing a portable Power-bank charger along with a smartphone.

Battery power lasts for 25 hours of talk time, up to 22 hours of Internet use via cellular connection, up to 22 hours of video playback, and up to 90 hours of music listening. In standby mode, the device can be up to 420 hours.
Low battery performance is compensated by fast charging. In half an hour, the phone charges up to 60%! In addition, according to the creators of this smartphone, the battery does not wear out: for 800 charges, up to 20% of the capacity is lost, which is very small by modern standards. You can extend your battery life with the power saving mode and black theme.

Screen unlock.

Two methods are possible here, which are used both separately and together. The first is unlocking with a fingerprint scanner.In 2018, this is a popular way among mobile devices, but there is another equally interesting way - face unlock. For this, the front camera is used, which responds quickly and even in the dark there are no problems with this method.

Navigation

Both devices have navigation systems that work without interruption. These are both commonly used GPS, and Beidou (Chinese navigation system) and GLONASS (Russian navigation, which has been developed since the days of the Soviet Union).

Wireless technologies

Of the wireless technologies, smartphones have the necessary for a modern person: Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.2; NFC.

Operating system

The operating system, like most modern phones, is Android. Only the new version 8.1, as well as the creators, tried on Huawei's own interface - EMUI 8.1, with which it was possible to install artificial intelligence in the camera, as well as a new screen format.

The weight

Weight, as for a mini-camera, these smartphones are not large. Although these smartphones weigh more than a regular phone, they also have more functionality.

Other details

Another detail of these gadgets is the presence of a "monobrow" at the top of the device. At first, this element was added by Apple to the iPhone X, but users could not get used to this design for a long time. Huawei repeated the idea of ​​​​the main competitor, but added the function to disguise the "unibrow" under the control panel.

Camera

Now let's move on to the most interesting, which made a splash in the mobile phone market - the camera. This time the company has put on improving the quality of images, especially at night.

Manufacturers were able to “shove” as many as three cameras into this gadget, one of which is 40 megapixels! So, the difference between the cameras in these models immediately catches the eye. With the help of artificial intelligence, the photo mode and all settings are set automatically, but you can also set up the camera yourself.

The Huawei P20 is equipped with two cameras on the back, one of which is 20MP and the other is 12MP. Front - even better in terms of characteristics than the main ones - 24 megapixels. The cameras do an excellent job, as can be seen from the sample photos taken with the Huawei P20. It is hard to believe that the photo was not taken with professional equipment. Smartphones of this model excelled in night shooting. With the help of shutter speed and artificial intelligence, photos are clear, bright, without the noise that appears in photos taken in low light.

Huawei P20 Pro has the same high-level cameras, and unlike Huawei P20, there are already three of them, which made these smartphones so popular in the market. The first camera is 40 MP, the second is monochrome at 20 MP, and the third is 8 MP, which is more often used for portrait modes. Monochrome, according to the creators, makes the picture clear and detailed. Bright night photos come out so high-quality thanks to a highly sensitive aperture. Users of these gadgets are convinced that the 40 megapixel camera is superfluous, as it only takes better pictures at a great distance. But comparing in other parameters, it is no different from a 20 megapixel camera.

In addition, it is characterized by greater detail of the images, which distorts them.40 megapixels is used to read text at a distance, but for the rest it is better to use the average option - 20 megapixels. Another 40 megapixel camera distorts the color, which is important in photography, especially at night. Also, these devices are distinguished by 3X zoom and five times hybrid zoom. Even scrolling the zoom slider to the maximum, the quality of the shooting remains good, which the company's competitors cannot boast of.

The cameras have different shooting modes, but the phone is more designed for the use of artificial intelligence, which itself will determine which mode is suitable for this shooting. In portrait mode, the phone highlights the person and blurs the background, creating a bokeh effect.

The smartphone also has a RAW shooting function, which is often used in professional photography to get the perfect color.

Of course, clear night shots in both smartphones are pleasing. Photos in night mode are much better and with more detail than competitors.

But that's not all the chips. The cameras have a sensor for determining the temperature of the light, and depending on the environmental conditions, they change the mode. For example, in the morning when shooting landscapes, artificial intelligence will suggest switching to the “dawn” mode.

The photos above were taken with Huawei P20 camera phones. As you can see, the quality of the photo remains at the highest level. This is especially true for night shots. Looking at these pictures, it seems that the photographer used additional lighting and professional equipment.

Video is also different from other phones. On the main camera, the quality is already 4K - a new step in mobile video, as this extension is used in digital cinema and computer graphics. The picture is beautiful and dynamic.There are three types of slow motion in video recording.

Judging by the characteristics of these gadgets, one can really conclude that a person who is not interested in the art of photography does not make sense to buy these devices. But if you are into mobile photography, then you should try the Huawei P20 models as compact cameras.

Sound

In terms of audio, the stereo speakers on the bottom of the device won't disappoint music lovers. The sound quality will please with bass and the absence of "hoarseness".

Protection

These models are Huawei's leading devices to date. As befits modern mobile gadgets, they must be protected. The P20 Pro boasts water and dust resistance, while the P20 only boasts splash protection, which is very disappointing in a smartphone of this caliber.

Connection

The main function of a mobile device is still calls. And Huawei did not make a mistake here. According to users, the devices pick up cellular communications very well, even much better than Apple. Support all communication standards: 2G, 3G, 4G.

Advantages and disadvantages

• New design;
• A new approach to mobile photography;
• Powerful processor;
• Excellent mobile connection;
• Display;
• fast charging;
• Smartly working unlocking both in the face and in the fingerprint scanner.

• Overheats with prolonged use;
• The battery lasts for 1 day with normal use;
• Fingerprints remain on the case;
• No memory card slot

Equipment:

• Device;
• Network adapter;
• USB cable;
• Adapter;
• Headphones;
• Protective film on the screen;
• Instructions.

Prices

In Europe, the P20 model costs 650 euros, while the P20 Pro costs 900 euros. In Russia, these devices are a little cheaper.The price of the P20 is from 45,000 (about 618 euros) rubles, and the second model is 55,000 rubles (755 euros). The difference between prices is quite large, the reason for which is that the Russian people are not yet ready to pay 70,000 rubles for Chinese gadgets. Therefore, in the domestic market, prices for Huawei P20 are slightly lower.

When compared to market prices, these smartphones are well above average. In 2017, the average on the Russian market was about 27,000 rubles, and in 2016 it was 13,000 in general. We can say that these are even premium smartphones, but cheaper than the same iPhone X and Samsung S9+. For Chinese firms, this is a new level in terms of prices, because the cost of these smartphones is catching up with Huawei's main competitors - Apple and Samsung.

Reviews

Almost all users of these smartphones were satisfied. Everyone praises the design, the speed of work, and, of course, the camera. Almost all users compare camera phones Huawei P20 and iPhone X, but this, in fact, does not make sense. Apple smartphones are more designed for work, and this time Huawei has tried to create a mobile camera.

But some commentators claim that the Chinese firm this time "broke" Apple. If we compare only by the camera, with night shots, then yes, Huawei is different here in a good way. But if you take into account everything else, then in fact Apple is still in the lead. Although here everyone decides for himself which smartphone he likes, since both mobile devices are nimble and have similar characteristics in many respects. Some commentators ask and complain that the phone does not have a memory card slot, which is found in most devices.But the creators decided that 128 GB should be enough for everything. Photo lovers should take into account that one photo on this device in JPG format takes 10 MB, and in RAW format - 40 MB.

Some users complain about the processor. As they say, a video phone is not suitable for heavy games and complex editing, but it is also obvious that it is better to use a full-fledged computer for these purposes. Most of the commenters cling to the little things: the side frame is scratched, the lack of wireless charging, traces of prints on the back cover, some put the "unibrow" in the flaws, and in general, many, describing the flaw, point to too much resemblance to the iPhone.

Also, some commentators do not understand why to overpay only for the camera, because you can buy the same Chinese smartphone or even a camera for 20,000 - 30,000 rubles. But the cameras are the main focus of this phone. Some even replace their Apple devices with Huawei ones.

But despite all the listed “negative” comments that pay attention to details, for its price it is an excellent gadget, a new step in Chinese technologies.

Of course, if there is no need to carry a compact camera with you, there is no point in buying these models. But if you are a photography lover and want to get high-quality pictures, especially at night, without professional equipment, then these smartphones are for you.

Conclusion

Which model among these two to choose? If you don’t mind paying an extra tens of thousands, then you can take the P20 Pro. But, in fact, this is the same P20, it differs only in some characteristics. Do not expect that the difference between these two models will be large. Evaluate according to financial capabilities and needs.