As the year-end nears, it is only logical that we have to look back at some of the top innovative smartphone features launched in 2018. One of the launches that generated a great deal of media hype was the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro. In this article, we take an in-depth look into what ranks HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro as one of the best smartphones of 2018.
A distinctive Matrix Camera Arrangement
The Leica Triple Camera of HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro comprises a 40MP RGB camera, a 20MP camera with Leica Ultra-Wide Angle Lens and an 8MP telephoto camera. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro’s ultra-wide angle 20mp lens let users capture expansive landscapes from vast plains, flower fields, to mountain ranges. It also enables users to capture an impressively wide perspective even within the confines of tight spaces. The images captured are crisp, clean and have a high contrast, which gives the image a three-dimensional effect.
The new camera enables consumers to enjoy true macro performance without splurging for a dedicated macro lens. The Leica ultra-wide angle lens doubles as a macro lens that can land a focus on an object as close as 2.5cm from the lens.
4200 mAh Large Battery with 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro houses a 4200mAh high-density battery that lets the device sustain a full day’s worth of work or play without needing to be recharged. The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro features 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge technology, allowing your devices to be topped up approximately 70 percent in 30 minutes. Also, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro supports 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge, the fastest wireless charging solution.
Moreover, the phone is equipped with the World’s First Wireless Reverse Charging, which enables users’ devices to work as a power bank for selected electronic devices supporting wireless charging.
Sophisticated 3D Face Recognition
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is equipped with a 3D Face Unlock solution which, through mapping a user’s face with 30,000 projected infrared dots, enables the device to accurately read the face of a user, complete with depth information.
In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro has an in-screen fingerprint sensor built right into the display interface, in the middle of the screen. Just place your finger on the on-screen prompt for authentication. Once it has done its job, the prompt disappears into the background, as quickly as you lift your finger.
Powered by 7nm Mobile AI Chipset
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is powered by the 7nm mobile AI chipset, Kirin 980. Manufactured with TSMC’s cutting edge 7nm process technology, the Kirin 980 delivers 75 percent better CPU performance and 58 percent better CPU power efficiency¹.
Huawei has integrated the Mali-G76 GPU into the Kirin 980 to deliver unparalleled gaming experiences. Debuting with the Kirin 980, Mali-G76 offers 46 percent greater graphics processing power at 178 percent improved power efficiency over the previous generation. Mali-G76 also features an innovative AI clock boosting technology that utilizes AI to intelligently identify gaming workloads and adjust resource allocation for optimal gaming performance.
EMUI 9.0 based on Android P
Huawei has streamlined the Settings menu on EMUI 9. Similar settings such as Wallpaper, Lock Screen and Theme are now grouped in one singular menu. In the Settings menu, approximately 10 percent of the items have either been removed, or stowed away in an “Advanced” tab. This is because while some users prefer having granular control over their devices, there are also users who prefer to keep things clean, simple and accessible.
To maximize the viewing experience of the expansive HUAWEI FullView Display without complicating the navigation experience, EMUI 9 supports a new gesture based navigation mode. With this mode enabled, users can easily operate the device with simple taps and swipes.
At the end of the day, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro got a wonderful camera, great battery life, advanced identification features, and top-notch performance with an intuitive user’s interface, including a genuine world’s first feature. The phone isn’t cheap, but it offers a great, cutting-edge experience that lasts ages and thus it deserves to be the best smartphone of 2018.