Huawei Mate 20 Pro Review: The People's Choice!
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro Review: The People's Choice! delves into Marques Brownlee's assessment of the Mate 20 Pro after it won the blind camera test. In the first segment, the video discusses the phone’s hardware design, noting the glass-on-glass build, curved edges reminiscent of Samsung devices, and a textured rear that helps with grip. Brownlee highlights the device’s three-camera system, massive 4200 mAh battery, and the initial IP68 rating, USB-C, and in-glass fingerprint reader, while also pointing out that the single speaker setup behind the USB-C port can be easily muffled when the phone is in use and charging. The display is praised for sharp resolution and brightness, though there is some light fall-off and color shift at the edges. Power and charging features are emphasized, including the 4200 mAh battery delivering two days of use under heavy load in many scenarios, and the intriguing, though occasionally tongue-in-cheek, reverse wireless charging that doubles as a useful “troll” for enthusiasts. In terms of performance, the Kirin 980 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage provides smooth multitasking and day-to-day speed on par with flagship Android devices, but software experience with EMUI on Android Pie receives mixed feedback. The camera system earns an A-minus, delivering bright, well-exposed images with strong dynamic range and sharp detail, especially in good light; the ultra-wide, telephoto, and main sensors collectively offer versatility, though color science and low-light performance show room for improvement. The video closes with a candid take on software usability, mentioning tweaks like Nova Launcher to optimize the EMUI experience, some persistent bugs, and a desire for stock Android-like behavior, ultimately concluding that the Mate 20 Pro remains Huawei’s best phone yet, worth considering for importers despite a price premium and regional availability constraints. The upcoming smartphone Awards for 2018 are teased as a continuation, with thanks to viewers for watching and a sign-off to catch them in the next video.
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Questions answered
- What makes the Huawei Mate 20 Pro stand out in camera performance according to the review?
- The Mate 20 Pro offers a versatile triple camera system with a 40 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto, and a 20 MP ultra-wide lens, delivering bright, well-exposed images with strong dynamic range and sharp detail, especially in good lighting; the ultra-wide and telephoto options add flexibility for photos and creative compositions.
- What are the main software criticisms Brownlee mentions about EMUI on Android Pie?
- He notes several usability quirks and bugs, such as a cluttered notification tray, less efficient multitasking behavior, duplicated apps, and a preference for a stock Android-like experience, which required installing a launcher and disabling or hiding several preinstalled apps.