Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Pro comparison

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

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

So what are the benefits of the Huawei P20 range of smartphones?

The head of the Huawei organization at the presentation 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 comparison of cameras 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 glances of passers-by. The creators of smartphones have tried over a 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 remain visible on the glass case. Four body colors are available: 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. When the light changes, the colors seem to change. The head of the firm said the design was inspired by Chinese landscapes and ancient architecture.

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

On the right side are located: the unlock key and volume swing, on the bottom - the headphone jack and stereo speakers, on 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 screen diagonal. The Huawei P20 Pro is larger than its smaller counterpart. This model is even compared to a small tablet, which is inconvenient if the phone is often needed at hand. And the model with the smaller display looks much neater than its improved version.

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

SIM card

The number of SIM-cards in the first 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 the mobile salon, or on your own using the lessons from Youtube. In addition, users of these gadgets are unhappy that there is no slot for a memory card, because almost every smartphone, except the iPhone, has one. But the creators decided that 128 GB of internal memory should be enough for the necessary files.

RAM

Another difference between these models is the RAM. The latest model has increased it by 2 GB. But the built-in memory has 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 and 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, you should think about purchasing a portable Power-bank charger along with your smartphone.

The battery capacity lasts for 25 hours of talks, up to 22 hours of using the Internet via a cellular connection, up to 22 hours of watching videos, and up to 90 hours of listening to music. In standby mode, the device can be up to 420 hours.
Poor battery performance is offset 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 little by modern standards. You can extend your battery life with power saving mode and black theme.

Unlock the screen.

Two methods are possible here, which are used separately and together. The first one is unlocking with a fingerprint scanner. In 2018, it is a popular method among mobile devices, but there is another equally interesting method - face unlocking. For this, a 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 frequently used GPS and Beidou (Chinese navigation system) and GLONASS (Russian navigation, which has been developed since the days of the Soviet Union).

Wireless technology

From wireless technologies smartphones have the necessary for a modern person: Wi-Fi; Bluetuth 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 over 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.

Weight

The weight, as for a mini-camera, is not large for these smartphones. Although these smartphones weigh more than a regular phone, they have added functionality.

Other details

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

Camera

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

In this gadget, manufacturers were able to "shove" as many as three cameras, 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 shooting mode and all settings are set automatically, but you can also do the camera settings 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 performance than the main ones - 24 megapixels. The cameras do their job admirably, as you can see from the sample photos taken with the Huawei P20. It's hard to believe that the photo was not taken with a professional technician. Smartphones of this model excel in night photography. With the help of shutter speed and artificial intelligence, the photos are clear, bright, without the noise that appears in photos taken in low light.

The Huawei P20 Pro also has a high level of cameras, and unlike the Huawei P20, there are already three of them, which made these smartphones so popular in the market. The first camera has 40 megapixels, the second is monochrome at 20 megapixels, and the third is 8 megapixels, 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 the high-sensitivity aperture. Users of these gadgets are convinced that a 40 megapixel camera is superfluous, since it takes better pictures only 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 in images, which distorts them. 40 megapixels are used to read text from a distance, but for the rest it is better to use the medium version - 20 megapixels. Another 40 megapixel camera distorts color, which is important for photography, especially at night. Also, these devices are distinguished by 3X zoom and 5x hybrid zoom. Even scrolling the zoom slider to the maximum, the quality of the shooting remains good, which the competitors of the company cannot boast of.

There are different shooting modes in cameras, but the phone is more designed to use artificial intelligence, which itself will determine which mode is suitable for this shooting. In portrait, the phone makes the person stand out and blurs the background, creating a bokeh effect.

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

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

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

The photos above were taken with Huawei P20 camera phones. As you can see, the photo quality 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.

The 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. In video shooting, there are three types of slowdown.

Judging by the characteristics of these gadgets, it is true that we can 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 sound, the stereo speakers at the bottom of the device will not disappoint music lovers. The sound quality will delight you with bass and lack of "hoarseness".

Protection

These models are Huawei's leading devices today.As befits modern mobile gadgets, they must be protected. The P20 Pro boasts water and dust resistance, but the P20 is only splash proof, which is very disappointing for a smartphone of this level.

Communication

The main function of a mobile device is still making calls. And Huawei did not fail here. According to users, the devices are very good at picking up cellular communications, even much better than Apple. All communication standards are supported: 2G, 3G, 4G.

Advantages and disadvantages

• New design;
• A new approach to mobile photography;
• Powerful processor;
• Excellent mobile communication;
• Display;
• Fast charging;
• Smartly working unlocking both by face and by a 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 costs 650 euros, while the P20 Pro costs 900 euros. In Russia, these devices are slightly cheaper. The price of the P20 starts at 45,000 (approximately 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.

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, in general, 13,000 rubles. 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 way to 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 the Huawei P20 and iPhone X camera phones, but that essentially doesn't make sense. Apple smartphones are more made for work, and Huawei this time has tried to create a mobile camera.

But some commentators claim that the Chinese firm broke Apple this time around. If you compare only in terms of the camera, with night shots, then yes, Huawei is different here in a good way. But if you take into account everything else, then essentially Apple is still in the lead. Although here everyone decides for himself which smartphone he likes, since both mobile devices are smart and have similar characteristics in many ways. Some commentators have asked and are outraged that the phone does not have a memory card slot that most devices have. 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 will not work for heavy games and complex editing, but it is also obvious that for these purposes it is better to use a full-fledged computer. Most of the commentators cling to little things: the side frame is scratched, the lack of wireless charging, traces of prints on the back cover, some bring a “monobrow” into flaws, and in general many, describing the flaw, indicate too strong similarity to the iPhone.

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

But despite all the listed "negative" comments that pay attention to details, for its price, this is an excellent gadget, a new step in Chinese technology.

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 should you choose among these two? If you don't mind paying the extra ten thousand, then you can take the P20 Pro. But, in fact, this is the same P20, it differs only in some characteristics. Don't expect the difference between the two models to be big. Evaluate according to financial capabilities and needs.