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Mate 20 Pro

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  • 15-10-2018 6:49pm
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    digiman
    Registered Users Posts: 4,198 ✭✭✭


    I think this will be my next phone, upgrading from the P20 Pro. As good as the P20 is it's missing a couple of features that I miss from the iPhone X I had which is wireless charging.

    It's been revealed tomorrow, seems pretty much like everything has already been leaked though so doubt there will be many surprises but looks very promising and I would imagine it will be the No.1 android phone this year.

    Pricing does look very high so hopefully they will throw in a nice incentive again to encourage people to buy early.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Definitely one to watch. Even if it is priced high early on, it would hopefully take a massive nosedive in price before too long. I picked up the Mate 10 Pro for approx €400 not much more than 6 months after it came out.


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    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    In display fingerprint scanner on the Pro.

    https://www.phonearena.com/news/Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-in-display-fingerprint-scanner-displayed-in-video_id109994

    Link here to the livestream of the launch at 1.30pm.
    https://www.cnet.com/news/huawei-mate-20-pro-launch-live-stream-start-time-what-to-expect-update/


    Round up of the rumours to date.

    https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_and_pro_rumor_roundup-news-33747.php


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Seen unboxing yesterday, now just going to watch the event. My next phone also after Note 9.


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    dan786
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    They are destroying every phone out there, wireless reverse charging so you can charge other phones using the Mate 20.

    Some features. Crazy phone.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Yeah, some pretty awesome features. The rumours about a proprietary expandable storage solution were true. I do wonder if it will take off. The beauty about micro SD cards is that everyone has a few lying around. I guess they're hoping they will become an industry standard, so we will see.


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    Mister Gooey
    Registered Users Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Mister Gooey


    Looks like a super piece of kit. Too expensive for me, alas.


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Free GT watch and wireless charger with Preorders in Uk. Hope its the same here like the Bose deal with the P20 Pro.


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    dan786 wrote: »
    Free GT watch and wireless charger with Preorders in Uk. Hope its the same here like the Bose deal with the P20 Pro.

    Yup same promo here as expected.


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    wingnut32
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭wingnut32


    dan786 wrote: »
    Yup same promo here as expected.

    I cant see it on the irish site?


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    wingnut32 wrote: »
    I cant see it on the irish site?

    Three.ie.

    Cant be ordered yet. But promo is advertised.

    https://www.three.ie/brand/huawei/mate-20-pro/pre-register/


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    wingnut32
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭wingnut32


    dan786 wrote: »
    Three.ie.

    Cant be ordered yet. But promo is advertised.

    https://www.three.ie/brand/huawei/mate-20-pro/pre-register/

    Oh right, Im vodafone. Vodafone UK have offer advertised but not the irish site.


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    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    I wouldn't go back to Three for this phone. Hopefully Vodafone will offer it.


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Vodafone will have the same deal once they have the device on the site. Its a Huawei promotion like Bose with P20 Pro so all retailers will be offering it with pre-orders.


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    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    dan786 wrote: »
    They are destroying every phone out there, wireless reverse charging so you can charge other phones using the Mate 20.
    I don't get the usefulness of this feature... Maybe I'm missing the point though?
    How many wireless charging devices does one have? (I have none perhaps I'm behind the times!)
    Or maybe you'd want to tie up your phone by allowing your mate to use your P20 to charge up their Samsung S9?!

    Super phone nonetheless.


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    clacks
    Registered Users Posts: 203 ✭✭clacks


    Where can you buy it contract free?

    Amazon have it with the watch and charger deal. Pre-order. Available October 26. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JVY21DL/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item


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    Blazer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,415 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    I’m a huge Apple fan but even I’m thinking of getting that phone. Looks absolutely amazing


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    [Deleted User]
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    if it goes like the last one will be available for €600 or so after 6 months or so.


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    #19
    Chibs
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Chibs


    Was looking forward to this but the curved screen has put me right off.


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    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,985 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Bizarre that this doesn't have a headphone jack and the normal mate 20 does.


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    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,647 ✭✭✭El Inho


    I got hands on with the phone last week. It's incredible.

    https://goosed.ie/mate-20-pro-launch-ireland/

    Any questions?


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    wingnut32
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭wingnut32


    El Inho wrote: »
    I got hands on with the phone last week. It's incredible.

    https://goosed.ie/mate-20-pro-launch-ireland/

    Any questions?

    Is it worth the upgrade from a note 8 and how does it stack up against the note 9 / pixel 3 xl?


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    jonny_b
    Registered Users Posts: 645 ✭✭✭jonny_b


    wingnut32 wrote: »
    Oh right, Im vodafone. Vodafone UK have offer advertised but not the irish site.

    Seriously considering switching to this from an iPhone 7 Plus if it’s available with eir. Always had iPhones but I’ve used a Nokia 3 the past week and while I know it’s cheap and laggy, it opened my eyes as to how android has changed for the better over the years


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    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    El Inho wrote: »
    I got hands on with the phone last week. It's incredible.

    https://goosed.ie/mate-20-pro-launch-ireland/

    Any questions?

    Is it actually launching to buy in Ireland? Not via redirection from the UK but actually here.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Is it actually launching to buy in Ireland? Not via redirection from the UK but actually here.

    https://www.three.ie/brand/huawei/mate-20-pro/pre-register/


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    jacksie66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭jacksie66


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Sim free Harvey Norman 1049e with free watch and wireless charger.

    Vodafone Prepay 899 with same freebies but likely to come locked. Bill Pay from 199.

    Three no pricing yet but will likely be between 850-900 with same - their P20 Pros came unlocked so likely to be the same.

    Same freebies with all 3 retailers


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    wingnut32
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭wingnut32


    dan786 wrote: »
    Sim free Harvey Norman 1049e with free watch and wireless charger.

    Vodafone Prepay 899 with same freebies but likely to come locked. Bill Pay from 199.

    Three no pricing yet but will likely be between 850-900 with same - their P20 Pros came unlocked so likely to be the same.

    Same freebies with all 3 retailers

    I see harvey norman is a November 8th release, any word what the release date is with vodafone?


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    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    wingnut32 wrote: »
    I see harvey norman is a November 8th release, any word what the release date is with vodafone?

    November 8th as well.

    Amazon Uk have them at 899£ available 26th Oct. Slightly cheaper than HN for sim free.


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    jonny_b
    Registered Users Posts: 645 ✭✭✭jonny_b


    dan786 wrote: »
    Sim free Harvey Norman 1049e with free watch and wireless charger.

    Vodafone Prepay 899 with same freebies but likely to come locked. Bill Pay from 199.

    Three no pricing yet but will likely be between 850-900 with same - their P20 Pros came unlocked so likely to be the same.

    Same freebies with all 3 retailers

    Any link to Vodafone site I can’t see it on there


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    wingnut32
    Registered Users Posts: 844 ✭✭✭wingnut32


    dan786 wrote: »
    November 8th as well.

    Amazon Uk have them at 899£ available 26th Oct. Slightly cheaper than HN for sim free.

    Feck it went ahead and ordered a twilight from amazon


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