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Huawei P20/P20 Pro

SleetAndSnow · 2018-03-27 13:35:13

Well, after an.. interesting launch.. the p20 and p20 pro are here! Full list of specs: * PROCESSOR * Huawei Kirin 970 * Octa-core CPU (2.36 GHz + 1.8 GHz) * Mali-G72 MP12 GPU * SCREEN SIZE * 5.8 inches LCD, 2240 x 1080 pixels (428 ppi), 18.7:9 aspect ratio - P20 * 6.1 inches OLED, 2240 x 1080 pixels (407 ppi), 18.7:9…

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27-03-2018 2:35pm

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Well, after an.. interesting launch.. the p20 and p20 pro are here!

Full list of specs:
PROCESSOR

Huawei Kirin 970

Octa-core CPU (2.36 GHz + 1.8 GHz)

Mali-G72 MP12 GPU

SCREEN SIZE

5.8 inches LCD, 2240 x 1080 pixels (428 ppi), 18.7:9 aspect ratio - P20

6.1 inches OLED, 2240 x 1080 pixels (407 ppi), 18.7:9 aspect ratio - P20 Pro

MEMORY

4GB RAM - P20

6GB RAM - P20 Pro

STORAGE

128GB internal, no microSD slot

CAMERA/S

Dual rear: 12MP RGB + 20MP Monochrome, f/1.8 + f/1.6 aperture, Leica optics - P20

Triple rear: 40MP RGB + 20MP Monochrome + 8MP Telephoto, f/1.8 + f/1.6 + f/2.4, Leica optics - P20 Pro

Front: 24MP

BATTERY

3400 mAh - P20

4000 mAh - P20 Pro

MATERIALS

Glass body

IP53 water and dust resistant - P20

IP67 water and dust resistant - P20 Pro

OPERATING SYSTEM

Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1

Huawei P20 4GB/128GB = €649
Huawei P20 Pro 6GB/128GB = €899
Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS 6GB/256GB = €1695 6GB/512GB = €2095

Looks like it will be available from Vodafone, Eir and 3

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#2 27-03-2018 3:08pm
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LTE CAT18 apparently. If your operator pushes 3/4CA+MIMO then the downlink bandwidth is potentially supermassive.

Still not a huge fan of HiSilicon though, they've always been 3rd class citizens compared to QC and MTK.

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#3 27-03-2018 3:29pm
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Hoping one of the networks actually stock the Pro - it's the one I'm most interested in ,
Have the P9 but didn't bother with P10 as it seems only an incremental update ,
Definitely excited for 3 cameras and seeing what they can do

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#4 27-03-2018 3:35pm
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I have the p9 as well and I'm due an upgrade...will see what the reviews say.

The p9 was alright. A bit buggy in parts.

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#5 27-03-2018 3:36pm
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Updated the OP with the prices!

Only thing that puts me off the Huawei devices really is EMUI, tried it a few times and never liked it so will see how it is on the p20's

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#6 27-03-2018 4:18pm
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Using the P10 at moment, class phone, one of the best one's i've had i'd say.

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#7 27-03-2018 4:22pm
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https://twitter.com/VodafoneIreland/status/978653292602458119

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#8 27-03-2018 8:11pm
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#9 27-03-2018 9:20pm
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Any idea when this will be in stores here?

Did I see it's the same chip as the p10/p10 pro?
And the same battery?

So it's 2017 technology with a new camera system? Similar to Samsung with the s8/s9

I was doubting between the s9+ and the p10 pro untill I heard the p20 was due for release... I had really hoped for wireless charging on the p20 pro...

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#10 27-03-2018 9:43pm
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GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Did I see it's the same chip as the p10/p10 pro?
And the same battery?

So it's 2017 technology with a new camera system? Similar to Samsung with the s8/s9

Wrong.

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#11 27-03-2018 10:16pm
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ED E wrote: »

Wrong.

I did have question marks on the initial piece ...

I'm really torn between this and the s9+ so I'm open to correction but moreso to enlightenment ....

not being smart here ... really want to know the rights of it so I am able to make an informed choice

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#12 27-03-2018 10:36pm
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GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

I did have question marks on the initial piece ...

I'm really torn between this and the s9+ so I'm open to correction but moreso to enlightenment ....

not being smart here ... really want to know the rights of it so I am able to make an informed choice

It has the 970 Chipset, same as the Mate 10/Mate 10 pro. The P10/P10 plus has the 960.
The 970 has the NPU for AI.

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#13 27-03-2018 10:41pm
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Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

It has the 970 Chipset, same as the Mate 10/Mate 10 pro. The P10/P10 plus has the 960.
The 970 has the NPU for AI.

my mistake ... Thats what I meant ... the mate 10 pro and the mate 20 pro ... are they a very similar device except for camera systems?

missus has the p10 .. its the mate 10 pro I was looking at untilI heard about the mate 20 pro

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#14 27-03-2018 10:42pm
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I'm also between the s9+, p20 pro and the htc12 if I can hold out that long.:D

The p20 pro mainly due to camera and battery life, which Samsung is starting to get some bad reviewd on.

Does it not have an SD card if you do not go for the dual SIM?

Also, when are vodafone likely to start pre orders.

It's already on vodafone UK with free pair of Bose quite comfort 35.

I presume we will get similar offer here:o

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#15 27-03-2018 10:45pm
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GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

my mistake ... Thats what I meant ... the mate 10 pro and the mate 20 pro ... are they a very similar device except for camera systems?

missus has the p10 .. its the mate 10 pro I was looking at untilI heard about the mate 20 pro

you mean the p20 pro? Theres no mate 20 pro

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#16 27-03-2018 10:46pm
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the 'when' and 'where' in ireland is what I'm interested in too ...

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#17 27-03-2018 10:48pm
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SleetAndSnow wrote: »

you mean the p20 pro? Theres no mate 20 pro

ok ... I start again ... I'm interested in top spec phone of the ones huawei released today

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#18 27-03-2018 10:51pm
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GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

ok ... I start again ... I'm interested in top spec phone of the ones huawei released today

Ah so you mean the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS that costs 1.5k minimum? Right... (Nah I know you mean the p20 pro lol).

I don't think any carriers here stocked the p10 plus last year, so hopefully they stock the p20 pro. (Not that I'd be getting one, dislike emui big time but nice to have more options!)

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#19 27-03-2018 10:56pm
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SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Ah so you mean the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS that costs 1.5k minimum? Right... (Nah I know you mean the p20 pro lol).

I don't think any carriers here stocked the p10 plus last year, so hopefully they stock the p20 pro. (Not that I'd be getting one, dislike emui big time but nice to have more options!)

Why would you waste your money on 256GB when you can get 512GB for just a smidgin over 2k:D

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#20 27-03-2018 10:59pm
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Well my contract is up in 17days... So hopefully it becomes clear what will be available here

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#21 28-03-2018 12:38am
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A little disappointed that they have omitted wireless charge but have included it in the Porsche edition

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#22 28-03-2018 12:58am
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http://www.three.ie/brand/huawei/pre-register/

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#23 28-03-2018 1:18am
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SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Ah so you mean the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS that costs 1.5k minimum? Right... (Nah I know you mean the p20 pro lol).

I don't think any carriers here stocked the p10 plus last year, so hopefully they stock the p20 pro. (Not that I'd be getting one, dislike emui big time but nice to have more options!)

3 had the P10 plus, IIRC it was €749 when I was looking at buying it.
I'm not 100%, but I think Voda may have had it for a time also.

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#24 28-03-2018 9:22am
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Nice hardware but I still don't think id personally be able to see past emui.

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#25 28-03-2018 9:27am
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sentient_6 wrote: »

Nice hardware but I still don't think id personally be able to see past emui.

Isn't that what Nova is for?

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#26 28-03-2018 9:36am
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#27 28-03-2018 9:50am
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I have nova on a p10 lite no issues at all.

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#28 28-03-2018 9:51am
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Researching this phone myself.

I came across this in Bargain Alerts.
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057677268&page=50

https://huaweipromo.co.uk/gb/en/pages/p20bose/how-it-works

Pre ordering P20, gets you a pair of Bose QP35 MkII wireless Headphones. I have the Mark I pair atm, 300+euro. Incredible.

I'm very tempted by the phone now. Need a new one, and the headphones are fantastic.

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#29 28-03-2018 10:09am
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Yeah the Bose headphones are what is leaning me towards buying it. Someone said in the terms and conditions that its subject to availability. I'd be pretty peeved if I bought the phone and didn't get the headphones.

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#30 28-03-2018 10:11am
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CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Isn't that what Nova is for?

Ya but that still won't help some system level functionality weirdness.

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#31 28-03-2018 11:32am
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Any idea why there is a physical home button on the fron of the P20 & Pro but not the Lite? I think the Lites design is nicer to the eye...

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