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- Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro smartphone is a great mobile device, and the US market is worse off without it.
- It has a beautiful design, an excellent display, and great performance.
- The camera on Huawei phones gets a lot of hype, but I don’t see what all the fuss is about.
- It has one party trick that’s pretty neat, but it’s not a reason to buy this phone.
I’ve finally had some quality time with a smartphone from a company that sells more phones than Apple.
Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro is the latest in the company’s lineup, and it’s pretty clear why so many people around the world like Huawei smartphones — at least at the high end of the scale.
What we have here is a beautiful device that pleases in many areas, and the US smartphone market is worse off without its wider availability — although you can still buy and use the Mate 20 Pro in the US.
As is the case with every smartphone that’s ever been released, however, the Mate 20 Pro is not perfect.
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Anyone looking for a premium Android smartphone won’t be disappointed with the Mate 20 Pro.
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The Mate 20 Pro handily delivers in the design department, and I’d especially like to point out the red power button that contrasts against my review unit’s blue color. That tiny little red accent helps set the Mate 20 Pro apart from single-color phones with similar designs, like the Galaxy S9. Then again, that red button will probably be covered up by a case, should you elect to use one.
And use a case you should: The Mate 20 Pro is one slippery device, and a case would make it easier to handle, not to mention protected from falls.
My blue review unit has the slightest texture on the back that breaks up the smooth glass look and feel, which helps a little bit with hiding finger smudges.
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There’s no sign of a fingerprint scanner (more on that later), but the unusual triple-lens camera in a square enclosure looks great.
The Mate 20 Pro uses similar facial recognition technology as Apple’s Face ID, which means it needs a notch that’s too big for my taste.
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After using the OnePlus 6T and getting used to its water-drop notch, I can safely say the notch on the Mate 20 Pro is too big. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it’s too big for my personal taste. It takes up so much room that barely any notifications can fit in the Android notification bar.
The Mate 20 Pro’s 3D facial recognition system is the reason behind the large notch. It’s similar to Apple’s Face ID system, but I’ve had much better speed and accuracy with Huawei’s system compared to Apple’s.
3D facial recognition systems are supposedly more secure than simpler facial recognition systems from phones like the OnePlus 6T, which use just the selfie camera to recognize your face. With that said, the OnePlus 6T’s system works amazingly well, and I’d gladly swap a large notch that includes 3D facial recognition for a potentially less secure system and a smaller notch.
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Source: Business Insider