I've had the Mate 20 Pro for 5 days now and it's a great phone: the camera is decent (albeit a bit over-sharpened by huawei's image processing), it's super fast; with fantastic battery life (coming from a heavy user) I get between 7-9 hours of screen on time, the screen itself is great! HDR 10 compliant just like the Mate 10 Pro before it, with a bump up to 1440p which along with the HDR makes video look lifelike and immersive.
My reason for giving 4 stars instead of 5 is due to Huawei's update schedule for the UK. The UK gets updates every 4+ months when other regions get them much sooner. Sadly, I've come to expect this with Huawei and have heard it's on the agenda of things to improve and I should hope so coming from a Mate 10 Pro (C782) still on the June security patch without GPU Turbo version 1! that's over 5 months without an update while other's are getting ready for EMUI 9 in different regions.
With this said, the UK models of the Mate 20 Pro are on the pre-launch firmware - meaning features are missing, such as: security updates, camera improvements and effects that were advertised at the phones announcement event. These missing features are being demonstrated by Youtubers and it's rubbish that we have to wait extra time given that so many are complaining about it from previous phones not being up to date whilst the other regions are.
It's a real shame since the phone itself is near perfect but let down by Huawei's rate of updates.
***Update***
I received the update with all the promised features on the 7th/11/2018.
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| Price | £638.40 | £509.97 | £209.98 | £300.00 | £189.97 |
| Sold By | The Outlet Shop | Connected247 | PixelDirect™ | Tech-Hut | Buy It Direct LTD |
| Cellular Technology | 4G | 4G | — | 4G | 4G |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1440 x 3120 | 2340 x 1080 pixels | — | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Screen Size | 6.39 in | 6.5 in | 6.1 in | 5.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Item Dimensions | 15.77 x 7.24 x 0.86 cm | 15.8 x 7.34 x 0.84 cm | 7.39 x 0.78 x 0.78 cm | — | 15.92 x 7.63 x 0.87 cm |
| Item Weight | 191 grammes | 192 grammes | 300.01 grammes | 300.01 grammes | 300.01 grammes |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Operating System | android | Android | android | Android | Android 10.0 |
| Special Features | Camera; USB.; front camera | Leica Quad Camera; 40MP; Huawei TOF Camera; Hybrid Zoom; Kirkin; OLED Display; 4200mAh Battery; Super Charge | — | Camera; USB.; front camera | front camera |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Cellular | — | — | NFC | Cellular; NFC; Bluetooth; Wi-Fi |
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7nm Kirin 980 AI ChipsetThe industry-leading 7nm process technology of Kirin 980 generates direct performance upgrade of speed improvement and power efficiency. |
In-screen FingerprintWith the ergonomic design and Dynamic Pressure Sensing technology, you just need to raise your finger and touch the screen, your phone will get unlocked securely and instantly. |
IP68 Water and Dust ResistantLife is about exploring. Take your HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro for fun to the beach or through the rain. The IP68 rated water and dust resistance* means no worry of taking spills, splashes, and dunks. * Rating is based on test conditions of submersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. |
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6.39" 2K Display with Exquisite DesignAn iconic square combining Leica Triple Camera and one flash inherits the Mate series’ central and simple camera design concept to create an aesthetic signature. And A forged masterpiece of 3D glass with smooth curves and seams that dissolve into the design. |
4200 mAh Battery with Rapid ChargeA larger 4200 mAh battery with smarter AI power management fuels your daily work and entertainment needs. The 40 W HUAWEI SuperCharge with TUV Safe Fast-Charge System makes HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro your powerful mate to trust. In 30 minutes, you can refuel the battery up to 70%. |
Wireless Reverse Charge and 15W Wireless Quick ChargeFeaturing the TÜV safety 15W Wireless Quick Charge*, you can enjoy a speedy, hassle-free and secure charging experience. No longer a fad, but the future. *Maximum data. Only available with 15 W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge charger and cable. Sold separately. |
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| HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro | Huawei Mate 20 X | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei P30 Pro | Huawei P30 | |
| Dimension | 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm; 189 g | 174.6 x 85.4 x 8.15 mm; 232 g | 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm; 188g | 158 x 73.4 x 8.41 mm; 192 g | 149.1 x 71.36 x 7.57 mm; 165 g |
| Screen | 6.39", 2K (3120 x 1440), 538 PPI | 7.2", FHD+ (2244 x 1080), 345 PPI | 6.53", FHD+ (2244 x 1080), 381 PPI | 6.47", FHD+ (2340 x 1080), 398 PPI | 6.1", FHD+ (2340 x 1080), 422 PPI |
| Camera | Leica Triple camera (40+20+8MP), 24MP Front Camera, Ultra Wide Angle Lens | Leica Triple camera (40+20+8MP), 24MP Front Camera, Ultra Wide Angle Lens | Leica Triple camera (16+12+8MP), 24MP Front Camera, Ultra Wide Angle Lens | Ultra-Wide Triple camera (40+20+8MP), 32MP Front Camera | Ultra-Wide Triple camera (40+16+8MP), 32MP Front Camera |
| Processor | HUAWEI Kirin 980, 8-Core | HUAWEI Kirin 980, 8-Core, Liquid Cooling System | HUAWEI Kirin 980, 8-Core | HUAWEI Kirin 980, 8-Core, Dual NPU | HUAWEI Kirin 980 |
| Operation System | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 9.0 |
| Memory | 6+128 GB | 6+128 GB | 6+128 GB | 8+128 GB | 6+128 GB |
| Sensor | In-screen fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor | In-screen fingerprint sensor, Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, Wireless Reverse Charge, 15W Wireless Quick Charge, 40W Quick Charge | 5000 mAh, Quick Charge | 4000 mAh, Quick Charge | 4200 mAh, Wireless Reverse Charge, 15W Wireless Quick Charge, 40W Quick Charge | 3650 mAh, Quick Charge |
| Waterproof | IP68 | N/A | N/A | IP68 | IP53 |
| NFC Supported | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2018
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: Mate 20 ProVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2018
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: Mate 20 ProVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2019
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is hands-down the best smartphone I have ever held, never mind own. It is extremely capable in every aspect and it never fails to perform the most demanding or takes. It will suit everyone, from the everyday consumer to the power user. There is so much to like about it and I would love to share all of my experiences of the device with you with my review of this device.
Pros:
High-res display
2-3 day battery
0% to 70% in 30 minutes
Snappy Kirin 980 processor
2 intuitive unlock methods
3 professional cameras
Wireless charging
IP68 water resistance
Cons:
High price point
Large notch
Battery: The battery for this device is definitely one of the main selling points of the Mate 20 Pro. The outstanding 4,200mAh battery has been fitted in this device which is pretty amazing when you consider how thin it is and what the competition is putting in their devices. The large cell certainly pays off with heavy usage. The average user will be able to squeeze 2, if not 3 days of moderate use from this device. This is a big leap from other competitors and is just one of the many advantages the Mate 20 Pro has.
Charging: I felt the need to include this as a separate topic as the charging speed on this device is in a league of its own. The stellar 40W fast charger provided with the device gets the device up to a comfortable percentage super quickly. Bearing in mind that the device has a large 4200mAh battery, it manages to charge from 0% to 70% in under 30 minutes. This is pretty spectacular and the fastest speed you will find on any flagship device. Personally I found this to be my favourite feature on this device.
Camera: Just like the P20 Pro, the camera is also one of the main features of this device. It takes what the P20 Pro did and builds upon it by swapping the useless monochrome lens and provides a 12MP super wide angle lens instead. This is extremely useful and a change that I am personally glad that Huawei made. I find myself using this lens almost as much as the main one as it fits so much into the frame. Otherwise, the 40MP main shooter is super crisp and provides so much detail. It is one of the best smartphone cameras on the market along with the likes of Google and Samsung. This is another feature which defines a phone as high-end instead of mid-range.
3D face unlock and in-screen fingerprint scanner: While the in-screen fingerprint sensor is not exactly a step up from traditional scanners in terms of speed, it certainly is when it comes to style. It makes it possible for the Mate 20 Pro to avoid any rear scanner while leaving as much room for the screen as possible. While it isn't 100% accurate, I found myself using it more than I expected to. When it doesn't work, that's when the 3D IR face scanner shows its accuracy and power. It is super quick and generally doesn't allow you a chance to view the lock screen as it turns on so quick.
Speed: The Kirin 980 chip is by far the fastest processor in any phone currently. While it may be superseded by the upcoming Snapdragon 855, it is unlikely to bring much improved speeds over this chip. It is blazingly fast and I am yet to experience any stutter at all. It is powerful enough for all games I have tested and I have yet to find an app where it doesn't perform better than any of its competitors. The processor also does a great job of preserving battery by forcing intensive apps to close. The clever machine-learning algorithms are great at only closing what is not used and I found it keeping my most used apps consistently open while closing unnecessary ones.
Software: While EMUI is known to be quite a heavy experience over stock Android, I have found the largest version which runs Pie from the box, to be super refined. Compared to EMUI 8 on my previous P20, the experience is a whole lot smoother and a pleasure to use. They have made many small tweaks which overall translates to a much more refined experience. Like always, I love Huawei’s stunning pictures used as themes throughout the interface and I really welcome the ease of navigation through apps and settings. While not perfect, I find the whole experience more and more like IOS by the update (not a bad thing at all!)
Price: This is an important topic to discuss as the price will obviously be an important factor for most. At £899, it isn’t exactly cheap however it is exactly in line with there the high-end phone market is at at the moment. £899 is very reasonably priced and it is easy to see how the production cost is so high when looking at the amount of tech they crammed into this device. However, if that price is too much to swallow, I highly recommend taking a look at the Mate 20 Pro’s brother, the Mate 20. This can be found for £600 and boasts many similar features as the Mate 20 Pro so it is worth taking a look at. That also goes for the Mate 20X which has a whopping 7.2 Inch display which may be a bit much to handle for some but attractive for others!
Other features: The most notable added feature is the ability to wirelessly charge other devices supporting the QI standard. This feature is a pretty nifty party trick and works pretty well. There are also a couple of other cool features such as the wireless desktop projection via miracast. This is pretty cool and really handy for projecting stuff from your phone direct to your T.V. Another cool thing you can do with your T.V is control it with the IR blaster fixed to the front of the phone. The last notable mention is the inclusion of IP68 water resistance. This means that your phone will easily survive a dunk in the pooling I think it’s a feature Huawei made a great decision to add.
Overall, there is so much to like about this phone and very little to be wanted. The whole experience is so enjoyable and every aspect of the interface is so snappy and refined that it is hard to find flaws. While there are small things which could be improved on, most of them are software related which I have no doubt that Huawei is working to improve all the time. These are small trade offs to be able to own arguably the best phone on the market. Hands down the best phone of 2018 for me and only time will tell how this position will progress as we move through 2019 although it continues to steadily maintain it's ground.
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: Mate 20 ProVerified Purchase
The Mate 20 Pro brings a whole new meaning to flagship
By Justin on 15 February 2019
I received this product as part of a review program in return for an unbiased reviewBy Justin on 15 February 2019
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is hands-down the best smartphone I have ever held, never mind own. It is extremely capable in every aspect and it never fails to perform the most demanding or takes. It will suit everyone, from the everyday consumer to the power user. There is so much to like about it and I would love to share all of my experiences of the device with you with my review of this device.
Pros:
High-res display
2-3 day battery
0% to 70% in 30 minutes
Snappy Kirin 980 processor
2 intuitive unlock methods
3 professional cameras
Wireless charging
IP68 water resistance
Cons:
High price point
Large notch
Battery: The battery for this device is definitely one of the main selling points of the Mate 20 Pro. The outstanding 4,200mAh battery has been fitted in this device which is pretty amazing when you consider how thin it is and what the competition is putting in their devices. The large cell certainly pays off with heavy usage. The average user will be able to squeeze 2, if not 3 days of moderate use from this device. This is a big leap from other competitors and is just one of the many advantages the Mate 20 Pro has.
Charging: I felt the need to include this as a separate topic as the charging speed on this device is in a league of its own. The stellar 40W fast charger provided with the device gets the device up to a comfortable percentage super quickly. Bearing in mind that the device has a large 4200mAh battery, it manages to charge from 0% to 70% in under 30 minutes. This is pretty spectacular and the fastest speed you will find on any flagship device. Personally I found this to be my favourite feature on this device.
Camera: Just like the P20 Pro, the camera is also one of the main features of this device. It takes what the P20 Pro did and builds upon it by swapping the useless monochrome lens and provides a 12MP super wide angle lens instead. This is extremely useful and a change that I am personally glad that Huawei made. I find myself using this lens almost as much as the main one as it fits so much into the frame. Otherwise, the 40MP main shooter is super crisp and provides so much detail. It is one of the best smartphone cameras on the market along with the likes of Google and Samsung. This is another feature which defines a phone as high-end instead of mid-range.
3D face unlock and in-screen fingerprint scanner: While the in-screen fingerprint sensor is not exactly a step up from traditional scanners in terms of speed, it certainly is when it comes to style. It makes it possible for the Mate 20 Pro to avoid any rear scanner while leaving as much room for the screen as possible. While it isn't 100% accurate, I found myself using it more than I expected to. When it doesn't work, that's when the 3D IR face scanner shows its accuracy and power. It is super quick and generally doesn't allow you a chance to view the lock screen as it turns on so quick.
Speed: The Kirin 980 chip is by far the fastest processor in any phone currently. While it may be superseded by the upcoming Snapdragon 855, it is unlikely to bring much improved speeds over this chip. It is blazingly fast and I am yet to experience any stutter at all. It is powerful enough for all games I have tested and I have yet to find an app where it doesn't perform better than any of its competitors. The processor also does a great job of preserving battery by forcing intensive apps to close. The clever machine-learning algorithms are great at only closing what is not used and I found it keeping my most used apps consistently open while closing unnecessary ones.
Software: While EMUI is known to be quite a heavy experience over stock Android, I have found the largest version which runs Pie from the box, to be super refined. Compared to EMUI 8 on my previous P20, the experience is a whole lot smoother and a pleasure to use. They have made many small tweaks which overall translates to a much more refined experience. Like always, I love Huawei’s stunning pictures used as themes throughout the interface and I really welcome the ease of navigation through apps and settings. While not perfect, I find the whole experience more and more like IOS by the update (not a bad thing at all!)
Price: This is an important topic to discuss as the price will obviously be an important factor for most. At £899, it isn’t exactly cheap however it is exactly in line with there the high-end phone market is at at the moment. £899 is very reasonably priced and it is easy to see how the production cost is so high when looking at the amount of tech they crammed into this device. However, if that price is too much to swallow, I highly recommend taking a look at the Mate 20 Pro’s brother, the Mate 20. This can be found for £600 and boasts many similar features as the Mate 20 Pro so it is worth taking a look at. That also goes for the Mate 20X which has a whopping 7.2 Inch display which may be a bit much to handle for some but attractive for others!
Other features: The most notable added feature is the ability to wirelessly charge other devices supporting the QI standard. This feature is a pretty nifty party trick and works pretty well. There are also a couple of other cool features such as the wireless desktop projection via miracast. This is pretty cool and really handy for projecting stuff from your phone direct to your T.V. Another cool thing you can do with your T.V is control it with the IR blaster fixed to the front of the phone. The last notable mention is the inclusion of IP68 water resistance. This means that your phone will easily survive a dunk in the pooling I think it’s a feature Huawei made a great decision to add.
Overall, there is so much to like about this phone and very little to be wanted. The whole experience is so enjoyable and every aspect of the interface is so snappy and refined that it is hard to find flaws. While there are small things which could be improved on, most of them are software related which I have no doubt that Huawei is working to improve all the time. These are small trade offs to be able to own arguably the best phone on the market. Hands down the best phone of 2018 for me and only time will tell how this position will progress as we move through 2019 although it continues to steadily maintain it's ground.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 November 2018
Colour Name: BlackSize Name: Mate 20 ProVerified Purchase