Shaping up to be the best smartphone of 2018, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has done it again – putting excitement back to what has been a boring, iterative year for smartphones. With that said, here are the top 10 ways how Huawei Mate 20 Pro beat the likes of Apple iPhone Xs Max, Samsung Note 9, and Google Pixel 3 XL.
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Curved Display
Like it or not, a curved display provides a seamless feel in the hand while reducing the ever so ugly bezels. Huawei even managed to symmetrically outline the top and chin segments.
Colored Variants for Everyone
Whether you like it bold or sophisticated, the Mate 20 Pro is made for everyone with its Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Twilight, Pink Gold, and Black colors.
7nm CPU
Beating Samsung and Google to the punch, Huawei’s 7nm Kirin 980 SoC delivers increased 58% overall energy efficiency and 178% for the Mali-G76 CPU compared to its predecessor. Apart from that, the smartphone just got smarter.
Dual NPU Design
Thanks to its dual NPU design, the Mate 20 Pro recognizes objects & scenes faster and more accurate. It even alternatively switches to 2 super cores, 2 large cores, and 4 small cores to provide better battery life.
4200mAh Battery
Compared to the meager battery capacity of iPhone Xs Max(3174mAg) and Pixel 3 XL(3430mAh), Huawei’s 2018 flagship can provide at least a whole day of usage with some spare to use the next morning.
Reverse Wireless Charging
Probably the most exciting feature of the Mate 20 pro, thanks to its larger battery, it can now wirelessly charge any Qi-certified smartphone.
40W Huawei SuperCharge
Once you’ve drained the battery, it’ll easily top up from 0 to 70% in just solid 30 minutes.
Triple Camera Setup
Offering flexibility like no other flagship, you can use either the sharp 40MP lens, the 20MP ultra-wide lens for landscapes, and the 8MP telephoto lens for your macro and portrait shots.
Built-in 3D Image Mapping
Face unlock is now more secure. The notch has served its purpose as it houses a 3D facial scanner through the camera lens.
In-display Fingerprint Scanner
A first from the big three smartphone brands, it’s easier and more convenient to unlock the phone using its pressure sensitive in-display fingerprint scanner.
We are just scratching the surface here and we still have tons of reviews and comparisons to release in the upcoming weeks to see how it really stacks up to the competition. But for now, it looks like Huawei Mate 20 Pro is in a great spot. Make sure to stay tuned for that.
