A deeper look into Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s latest 40mp Leica Triplecamera

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the frontrunner to win the battle of the best smartphone of the year

This is the era of digitalization, the era of being the leader in creativity and innovation or lagging behind and trying to catch up. All smartphone makers aim to satisfy their users’ needs in order to retain them and even acquire more new users.But it is not an easy task.

Since the age of smartphones started, many devices have been poured into the market, but smartphone enthusiasts always expected more. It might be easy to start to invent but to keep inventing is a completely different matter that requires commitment, dedication, and a thorough understanding of the market needs.

Smartphone users are fed up with the fact that AI has been a sheer buzzword; they are looking for a device that knows them, interacts with them and takes a proactive action. Huawei sees on-device AI as a daily necessity and it is asmartphone manufacturer with “Chipset-Device-Cloud” AI capabilities.

Taking artificial intelligence into application and delivering products that have genuine AI capabilities has been in the works for years at Huawei and what the brand has achieved in Huawei Mate 20 Pro has definitely exceeded consumers’ expectations.

The latest flagship device has a higher battery capacity, best-in-class AI camera and innovative device unlock features. It is equipped with a Leica Triple camera with mesmerizing AI capabilities, massive battery and the first-of-its-kind in-screen fingerprint sensor.

1. A distinctive Matrix Camera Arrangement

While other smartphone manufacturers are still iterating on dual camera systems, Huawei has moved on to embrace a triple camera setup which comprises a main 40mp RGB camera, an ultra-wide angle 20mp camera, 8mp telephoto camera as well as a flash sensor – all encircled in polished metal frames.

- World’s First Leica Triple Camera with Ultra-Wide Angle Lens


Taken with the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro by Talal Berkdar, nominated by Hamdan International Photography Awards (HIPA)

Have you always wanted to capture snapshots of expansive landscapes? Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s ultra-wide angle 20mp lens can now bring you the wider perspective of vast plains, flower fields, mountain ranges, and cloud-touching skyscrapers to beautify the image and adorn it with a three-dimensional effect.

- World’s best 2.5 cm Leica Macro Shots in a Phone


Taken with the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro by Cheng Bin

It is a human nature that we are always curious about the mysteries of the macro world. Historically, smartphones have been ill-fitted for macro photography because the distance between the lens and the object often exceeds the minimum focal distance.

The new camera enables consumers to enjoy true macro performance without splurging for a dedicated macro lens. The Leica ultra-wide angle lens doubles as a macrolens that can land a focus on an object as close as 2.5cm from the lens.

It is automatically enabled when you take a close-up shot – so lean in and start exploring the macro world like a true explorer and researcher.

- AI Cinema Mode

Writing a good screenplay and directing a movie requires a genuine talent and an imaginative brain. Leveraging the powerful AI processing capabilities, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro features professional filmmaking skills, making it possible for even novice filmmakers to create blockbusters.

With AI Cinema Mode, users can adjust hue, saturation and brightness of footage. A few preset modes are available, including: Vintage, Fresh, Suspense and Background Blur. In addition, the feature let users identify and isolate the colors of a subject by desaturating everything else. It makes for a stunning visual impact.

2. 4200 mAh Large Battery with 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge



We use our smartphones for multiple purposes every day, to schedule business meetings, chat with friends or play games – and we, most of the time, run out of power before we even realize it. But with the introduction of Huawei Mate 20 Pro, we are good to go for one full day worth of intensive phone activity.

The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro has a chassis as thick as its predecessor, but it houses a 4200mAh high-density battery. Which means the same battery size but bigger power reservoir and longer durability.

The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro features 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge technology, allowing your devices to be topped up approximately 70 percent in 30 minutes. Also, HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro supports 15W HUAWEI Wireless Quick Charge, the fastest wireless charging solution, and Wireless Reverse Charge, which enables users’ devices to work as a power bank for selected electronic devices supporting wireless charging.

3. In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has an in-screen fingerprint sensor built right into the display interface, in the middle of the screen. Just place your finger on the on-screen prompt for authentication. Once it has done its job, the prompt disappears into the background, as quickly as you lift your finger.

Not only does it work well and very quickly, it's amazingly satisfying to use and it creates additional screen real estate.It also gives users the flexibility to choose how to access their device.

With bulky investments on research and development and the utilization of AI powers to bring customers a smart digital lifestyle, Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a few steps away from being crowned the best phone of the year.