When Samsung had announced the Galaxy A30 smartphone in India earlier this month, it had claimed that the phone will be releasing in three colors like Black, Blue and Red. The South Korean company had readily made the Black and Blue editions soon after its announcement. However, the Red model is yet to hit the Indian market. Fresh information reveals that the Galaxy A30 Red version will be available for purchase from April 2.
A dedicated landing page of Indian retailer site Flipkart suggests that it will be soon selling the Galaxy A30 Red model. My Smart Price has claimed that the Red variant is listed on Reliance Digital website with a price tag of Rs. 16,990. At the time of writing this post, the Galaxy A30 was only seen in Black and Blue options on Reliance Digital. Since Galaxy A-series phones are sold through online and offline channels, the Red edition of the Galaxy A30 could be soon made available offline.
Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications
The Galaxy A30 has an AMOLED display with Infinity-U design. It supports full HD+ resolution. The Exynos 7904 SoC with 4 GB of RAM will be powering the handset. For storage, it is equipped internal storage of 64 GB and it also features a microSD card slot. There is a 4,000mAh battery inside the phone. Samsung has included 15W rapid charging support for it.
The Android 9 Pie OS with One UI skin runs on the Galaxy A30. It has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. On its rear is a 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader.
A new white colour variant for the Mi 9 flagship has been spotted on China’s microblogging website Weibo. The live photo of the variant was shared by a user who apparently had the opportunity to meet with the device. The white variant looks beautiful and would have been a hot-selling model if not that it may never be released. According to Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng Thomas, the white variant is a pre-production model which was later cancelled. The Xiomi exec hinted that the company has no plans to introduce any new colour to the Mi 9 anytime soon. Too bad we may never see this variant enter the market but it looks cool with a holographic finish. The Mi 9 is presently available in holographic blue, purple, deep space gray and a transparent version. The three colour option are available in the 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB storage variants. The transparent version has 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB storage options.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 features a 6.39-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch that houses a 20MP selfie camera. The display panel is supplied by Samsung and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6. Under the hood, it runs a Snapdragon 855 processor. The Mi 9 is Xiaomi’s first triple camera phone. The first camera with the holographic ring around it is actually the telephoto lens – a 12MP Samsung ISOCELL S5K3M5 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The main sensor is a 48MP Sony IMX586 f/1.75 sensor with a 6P lens. There is also a 16MP Sony IMX481 f/2.2 sensor for taking wide-angle photos and macro shots. Other features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC, a dedicated AI button, Bluetooth 5.0 dual-frequency GPS for better positioning, an infrared port, and a USB Type-C port.
Xiaomi is holding a launch event on April 1 and the Mi 9 Roy Wang variant is expected to drop but who knows, Xiaomi might spring a surprise with the white variant. The Mi 9 is already available via Mi Home stores for physical purchase in China.
It has been nearly six months since the Honor Magic 2 hit the market. The phone which has a slider mechanism and six cameras comes in four variants including a 3D version. It had a starting price of ¥3799 (~$566) when it was launched but Honor has now announced a price cut for all the variants.
The starting price for the Honor Magic 2 is now ¥3499 (~$521) which gets you 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8GB RAM version which has the same amount of storage will sell for ¥3999 (~$596) while the 8GB RAM + 256GB version will sell for ¥4499 (~$670) instead of ¥4799 (~$715). The 3D version which launched earlier this month for ¥5799 (~$864) will now sell for ¥5499 (~$819).
The price cut is said to be for a limited time and you can grab any of the models on Vmall.com at the new prices.
The Honor Magic 2 packs a 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Hidden behind the slider is a 16MP primary camera paired with two 2MP depth sensors with an f/2.4 aperture. The back is also home to a triple camera setup – a 16MP f/1.8 primary sensor, another 16MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 24MP sensor with a monochrome lens and an f/1.8 aperture.
Multiple reports have claimed that Google will be soon launching Pixel 3a series smartphones as mid-range versions of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones from last year. Early reports had claimed that cheaper editions of the Pixel 3 series will be unveiled as Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite. However, newer reports have stated that they will be respectively hitting the market as Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Google Senior Vice President of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer has recently tweeted about an unreleased phone. He claimed that he had snapped some photos using it but has refrained from sharing them. Probably, he could be testing the Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL in real-life scenarios which in turn suggests that the arrival of the Pixel 3a series may not be far away.
Recent reports have revealed that the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will resemble with Pixel 3 in terms of design. The Pixel series of smartphones are made out of glass and metal. However, the Pixel 3a series will be sporting polycarbonate chassis. Also, they are likely to lack support for water and dust resistance.
The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are rumored to respectively feature 5.6-inch and 6-inch OLED displays that will support full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. These phones could be respectively powered by Snapdragon 670 and Snapdragon 710 chipsets. These phones may feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. They are unlikely to arrive with microSD card slot.
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are rumored to borrow the 12-megapixel rear cameras available on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones. These phones are expected to feature 3.5mm audio jacks that are unavailable on the Pixel 3 series. The Pixel 3a may house a 3,000mAh battery. There is no information on the battery capacity of the Pixel 3a XL. Some of the other features of the Pixel 3a phones include squeezable for using Active Edge to launch Google Assistant, Titan M security chip and eSIM.
The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are rumored to be arrive in colors like black, white and iris (bluish violet). The Pixel 3a may cost 450 euros whereas the larger Pixel 3a XL will be priced higher.
Xiaomi has released a new product under the Youpin crowdfunding platform. The product is a safe thermostatic shower with six different water outlet modes. The device also comes with a temperature controller having a 1 °C precision. The product is a German Red Dot award 2018 winner for its innovative design. It is expected to start shipping on May 9 and its crowdfunding price is 799 yuan ($119).
The device dubbed Dabai Safe Thermostatic shower is equipped with VERNET thermostatic valve core imported from France. The valve can accurately and quickly adjust the mixing ratio of hot and cold water regardless of the water volume or sudden changes in the water volume. The whole process maintains a constant temperature of 40C, and so, you won’t need to adjust the cold and hot water knobs manually. You won’t have to be afraid of sudden changes in water temperature. If the device suddenly encounters very hot water, it immediately cuts off the water supply in order to maintain the temperature at 40 degrees.
The shower head is made of 304 stainless steel which won’t rust easily for a long time under humid conditions that are prevalent in the home. It is not easy to rust in a humid environment for a long time. The hose adopts all-round explosion-proof design, and it effectively isolates the temperature difference between cold and heat. The anti-winding design of the connection end is 360° rotation.
In December, HMD Global had launched the Nokia 8.1 with a price tag of Rs. 26,999 (~$388). Within few months after its launch, the smartphone is now available with a discount of Rs. 2,000 (~$29) on Flipkart.
With the new price cut, the Nokia 8.1 is now selling with a reduced price of Rs. 24,999 (~$360) on Flipkart. This model comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. The Finnish firm is also selling the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage edition of the Nokia 8.1 with a price tag of Rs. 29,999 (~$432). The price cut is only available on the 4 GB RAM variant of the smartphone. Axis Bank credit card users can avail the smartphone with an additional discount of 5 percent. Unlike other phones on the retailer site, the 4 GB RAM edition of the Nokia 8.1 is not available through exchange offer.
Nokia 8.1 Specifications and Features
In 2018, HMD global had launched a couple of phones with wider notch display and the Nokia 8.1. The display of the phone supports full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9.
The Snapdragon 710 powers the smartphone. The 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version of the phone is exclusively available in India. The glass rear of the phone features a 12-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual camera system. For capturing selfies, it possesses a 20-megapixel selfie snapper.
It is an Android One device that runs on the latest Android 9 Pie OS. The 3,500 mAh battery of the phone carries support for fast charging technology.
Would you be interested in buying the Nokia 8.1 after the new price cut? Share us your b posting your comments below.
Almost one year after US carriers T-Mobile and Sprint agreed to a merger, the deal is still facing several hurdles in the U.S. Earlier on, there were reports that the merger’s approval by the US authority may be hinged on the two parent companies Deutsche Telekom AG (T-Mobile’s parent company) and SoftBank Group Corp (Sprint’s parent company) ditching Huawei’s technology globally. While that may have been agreed upon, there are reports that the deal may still get blocked by some US states.
Bloomberg reports that the attorney generals of several states are worried about the effect the merger would have on competition. The report specifically mentioned California and New York as states that are leading a group of over a dozen states that would file a lawsuit if the Department of Justice does not challenge the deal. The reports quoted unnamed sources of hinting that state enforcers have the power to go to court to block the tie-up even if federal officials at the Justice Department and the FCC approve it. Company representatives on both sides are yet to comment on the matter, but in the meantime, shares fell around 1% after the announcement.
T-Mobile initially offered $26.5 billion to acquire Sprint and all its market presence. This would make the company a major challenger to AT&T and Verizon’s dominance in the United States. The deal will potentially see the new conglomerate controlling over 30% of the US wireless market, with an even higher share in some states.
The Nokia X71 is an upcoming smartphone from HMD Global. There are reports that the X71 will be released globally as the Nokia 6.2. The rear panel for the Nokia 6.2 has been seen on Amazon India and it reveals some interesting new details.
The image for the listing reveals the Nokia 6.2 will come in black and white. There may be more colors but these two are confirmed for now. There are two cut-outs on the panel – a long one for the cameras and another for the fingerprint scanner.
The Nokia X71 is said to have three rear cameras but looking at the cut-out for the cameras on the Nokia 6.2’s panel, We doubt that will take three cameras and an LED flash. That cut-out will only be able to fit two sensors while the third is for the LED flash. If it were made to fit three sensors, it will be larger.
Take a look at the Nokia 5.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus which both launched first in Asia as the Nokia X5 and Nokia X6, they have a similar rear panel which houses two sensor and the LED flash while the fingerprint scanner sits underneath the setup.
The Meizu 16s is an upcoming flagship smartphone from Meizu. The handset will be made official alongside Meizu 16s Plus and Meizu 16T gaming phone soon. The Meizu 16s and 16s Plus will be arriving as upgraded versions of the Meizu 16th and Meizu 16th Plus from last year. A render of the smartphone has appeared today on SlashLeaks to reveal its front and rear design.
The leaked render reveals the Meizu 16s will continue to sport a symmetrical design. The frontside of the phone features an elongated display. The upper and lower bezels are quite thin and are of equal size which indicates that it is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio display.
The rear panel of the Meizu 16th featured a dual camera setup and a ring flash at the center its top half. The Meizu 16s renders reveal that it is equipped with a vertical dual camera on the top-left corner. A ring flash is also available below the dual camera sensors. The above shown renders resembles with the leaked photos of the phone that were spotted recently.
Meizu 16s Specifications and Features (Rumors)
The Meizu 16s is rumored to arrive with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution. Like the Meizu 16th, it will be also featuring an in-screen fingerprint reader. Recently, it was spotted with Snapdragon 855 and 6 GB of RAM on Geekbench. It will come with 128 GB of native storage.
The 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with OIS will be present in its rear-facing dual camera module. The Android 9 Pie OS will be overlaid with the latest edition of Flyme. The 3,600mAh battery of the phone will carry support for 24W fast charging. It is likely to carry a price tag of 3,198 Yuan (~$476).
It is not uncommon to see a device running a different OS different from the one it actually shipped with. While most people try to play it safe by installing a different fork of Android e.g. MIUI on a Samsung phone, others install a different OS entirely. An example is the OnePlus 6T that is shown below running Windows.
NTAuthority, a Twitter user based in the Netherlands shared images of a OnePlus 6T running Windows. In one of the images, we see the famous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and in the other, there is a Command Prompt Window running.
As you can see, the notch is interfering with the user interface as the OS isn’t designed to support that screen type.
This is not the first time the user has installed Windows on an Android device. Earlier this month, he also installed Windows on a Pixel 3 XL.
I bet you've never seen this before. Well, probably have. It's Windows. On a Pixel 3 XL. Because why not? Everything runs Windows nowadays. pic.twitter.com/PSpRm7STrJ
Samsung had announced the Galaxy S10 5G alongside the other Galaxy S10 series phone such as S10e, S10 and S10+ in the previous month. The South Korean company has now declared the pricing of the Galaxy S10 5G for the home market. It also revealed that the smartphone will be available for purchase from April 5. Dealntechhas come across the detailed specs of the phone. Also, it has revealed that the smartphone will be arriving in the country in two versions.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Specifications
When the Galaxy S10 5G phone was announced, its dimensions and weight were revealed as 162.6 x 77.1 x 7.94mm and 198 grams. The smartphone was said to arrive with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The publication has speculated that it could be the international variant and the model coming to South Korea markets will be coming slightly different specs.
The Galaxy S10 5G for South Korea measures 162.2 x 77.1 x 7.8mm and it weighs around 208 grams. The 256 GB and 512 GB storage editions of the S10 5G are both equipped with 8 GB of RAM.
The specs sheet of the Galaxy S10 5G featuring 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage is listed in color variants such as Majestic Black, Crown Silver and Royal Gold. The higher version of 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of inbuilt storage is listed in Crown Silver. According to ET News, the 256 GB and 512 GB editions are respectively priced at KRW 1,390,000 (~$1,220) and KRW 1,550,000 (~$1,365).
Last year’s OPPO Find X was the first phone with a slider design. Unlike the Mi MIX 3 and the Honor Magic 2 which actually have two distinct halves sliding against each other, only a portion (of the frame) of the Find X actually moves. A new patent reveals OPPO may want to try its hand another slider phone with a slightly modified design.
The patent diagram shows the phone will have really thin bezels all around the display although the chin is a bit thicker. Based on the patent design, we think this is also a motorized slider and not a manual one. There are no two distinct halves sliding over each other like the Mi MIX 3, instead, about a quarter of the rear of the phone actually slides and when it does, it reveals the two front cameras.
This portion that moves also carries the rear cameras but they are not hidden when closed as you have on the Find X, so you don’t have a plain back when the slider is shut. There are two cameras on the back too and they are arranged vertically with an LED flash below the setup.
There isn’t a fingerprint scanner visible on any part of the phone. We think it has one under the display or OPPO might use only Face Unlock as it did with the Find X. There are volume control buttons on the left and a power button on the right.
Samsung‘s new Galaxy A series model, the Galaxy A10 has been launched in Pakistan. The phone was first launched across the border in India on February 28 and recently went on offline and online sales over there. It hits Pakistan priced at PKR21,500 ($153) which is slightly higher than the price in India. The A10 has a price tag of Rs.8,490 ($123) in India.
The Galaxy A10 was launched alongside the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in India but it is making a solo run in Pakistan. The A10 comes with entry-level specs crammed inside a beautifully designed shell. The device features a 6.2-inch Infinity-V LCD display with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The phone is powered by an Exynos 7884 SoC, paired with 2 GB of RAM while there is inbuilt storage of 32 GB. The device also packs a modest 3,400mAh battery under the hood.
At the back, there is a 13-megapixel sensor with f/1.9 aperture but there is no fingerprint sensor. The A10 offers its users with f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel selfie shooter. One interesting aspect is the Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI which it features. Despite being an entry-level model, it packs a microSD card slot, dual SIM slots, 4G LTE support, WiFi, and GPS. It is available in black, Blue and Red colour variants.
Last year, Chinese VR company, Pico, released the Goblin 2 standalone VR headset with a 3K display. It has now followed it up with the Pico G2 4K headset, which as the name says has a 4K display.
While the display is sharper and there have been some changes in the design, some things have remained the same. It is still powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB UFS 2.1 storage. There is a MicroSD card slot for up to 256GB of extra space. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and packs a 3,500mAh battery that charges via a USB type-C port and should last up to 3 hours on a single charge. The 5.5-inch 4K display has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a PPI of 818. It uses a modified Fresnel lens to control edge distortion.
The Pico G2 4K now comes in black but keeps the battery at the back of the strap for better weight distribution. The strap is adjustable and the headset can be worn with prescription glasses. It also has a 3DoF controller that comes in the same matching color.
The VR headset has a dual-platform store. There is the Pico Store and the VIVEPORT store, so you should have a wide variety of apps to choose from. It also supports casting to screen so others can watch you play.
Earlier in this week, a purported email from HMD Global to some dealers in Taiwan had revealed that it will be launching a smartphone named Nokia X71 in Taiwan on April 2. Some reports claimed that it could be launching as Nokia 8.1 Plus outside of Taiwan. However, some reports that it could be arriving as Nokia 6.2 in international markets. A new leak that that surfaced today suggests that the Nokia X71 may go official as Nokia 6.2 in global markets.
Previous reports had claimed that the upcoming Nokia 6.2 (also known as Nokia 6 2019) could be codenamed as TAS which stands for Taishun. Two screenshots of FIA OTA tracker of Nokia X71 and Nokia 6 (2019) that appeared on China’s Baidu recently show they are both codenamed as TAS. This indicates that these devices are same device.
The purported email from Finnish firm had revealed that the smartphone would be arriving with a triple camera setup with 48-mgeapixel sensor and 120-degree wide-angle lens. It also stated that the phone would be arriving with a punch-hole display. It is also expected to carry support for 18W rapid charging. Earlier today, the Nokia X71 smartphone was spotted on Geekbench with specs like Android 9 Pie OS, 6 GB of RAM and Snapdragon 660. Contradictory reports from the past have claimed that the Snapdragon 632 could be powering the smartphone.
The Nokia 6.1 from last year was fueled by the Snapdragon 630. Hence, the Snapdragon 660 SoC appears suitable for the Nokia 6.2 phone. A recent report had revealed that the Nokia 6.2 will be made official between March and June. The Nokia 6.1 was unveiled with a price tag of 279 euros (~$315). It is speculated that the upcoming Nokia 6.2 will be hitting the market with a similar price tag.
Lenovo’s Motorola brand recently revealed it had returned to profitability after several years of swimming in troubled waters. We can attribute the company’s rise to its solid reputation for its quality phones. The company’s strategy of offering affordable models have also been helpful. The Moto One was launched last year as an Android One smartphone with a notch screen design that deviates from the design of previous Motorola phone. The Moto One was equally launched under Google’s Android One program. Now, the Lenovo-owned company seems to have got a successor known as Moto One Vision in the works.
The Moto One Vision’s images and specs had earlier appeared in leaks, gifting us some details about the model. The phone has now been listed on Google’s ARCore website among the Motorola models that supports ARCore. This is an indication that the device could hit the market very soon but no date has been mentioned for that yet.
The Moto One Vision is expected to launch as Motorola’s first Exynos phone as it packs an Exynos 9610 SoC from Samsung. The processor will pair up with up to 4GB of RAM while there will be up to 128GB storage onboard. The device will run the latest Android Pie software, thanks to Android One. The device will equally feature a 6.2-inch 21:9 Full-HD+ punch-hole display and a dual camera setup at the back with a 48MP main sensor. It gets its power from a 3,500 mAh battery which will be charged through a USB-C port.
By the beginning of the last quarter of 2019, Huawei is likely to announce the Mate 30 series of flagship smartphones. While it is quite early for the rumor mill to leak information on the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones, well-known smartphone concept designer YouTube channel Science and Knowledge. The concept renders show the Mate 30 Pro sporting an impeccable design that includes a curved OLED display with a punch-hole at its top-right corner. Also, it is equipped with five cameras on its rear.
One should be aware of the fact that the Mate 30 Prof concept showcased by the designer has been created through imagination and is not based on any leaks. The concept model features a glass and a metallic frame. In the video shown below, the Mate 30 Pro concept device can be seen in multiple colors.
Not only because of the punch-hole display design, but also due to super-slim chin, the Mate 30 Pro boasts a stunning screen space. The concept model features a 6.39-inch S-AMOLED display that produces Quad HD+ resolution. The smartphone is said to carry support for full-screen in-display fingerprint reader.
The Kirin 990 smartphone fuels the smartphone. The designer claims that the concept model comes with 10 GB and 12 GB of RAM. For storage, it includes four options such as 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. The 4,200mAh battery that carries support for rapid charging, swift wireless charging and reverse charging. The Android 9 Pie OS with EMUI 9 skin comes preinstalled on the device.
Some of the above specs appear too good to be true. Early reports have revealed that the Mate 30 Pro will be equipped with a Kirin 985 SoC. Also, the company has confirmed that the Mate 30 series will carry support for 5G connectivity.
What do you think about the Huawei Mate 30 Pro concept model? Share us your views by posting your comments below.
Just a few days ago, it was announced that Sony has merged its mobile, TV, audio, and camera divisions into one new division called Electronics Products and Solutions. Now, a new report says the mobile phone division will lay off half of its staff within a year.
At the moment, the Sony Xperia staff strength is 4,000 which means 2,000 workers will lose their jobs between now and March 2020. Sony already said it plans to reduce its spending by half and it appears laying off workers is a part of its plans to do so.
Sony already revealed it is shutting down its smartphone plant in China and moving production to Thailand. Last year, it also closed its mobile business in some regions. Reports say it is going to be focusing on Europe and East Asia for now.
A Samsung model dubbed Galaxy A20E was recently listed alongside the Galaxy A90 and A40 on the company’s official UK store. The listing page was left blank but not too long after, Samsung launched the Galaxy A20. Apparently, the Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A20E will have the same design. This has been revealed by a couple of leaked case renders said to be for the unannounced Galaxy A20E.
We can adduce from the renders that the Galaxy A20 and A20E can actually share protective cases except it turns out that their display sizes differ. The renders also showcase the supposed Galaxy A20E and it packs a similar waterdrop notch design which the A20 adopts. At the back, the device features a dual camera setup aligned vertically at the top left corner with an LED flash at the bottom. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor while the volume rockers and power buttons are on the right side of the screen. There are equally cut-outs for the 3.5mm audio jack and microUSB port at the bottom edge.
The Galaxy A20E is expected to be a slightly toned down version of the A20. Apart from display size which may differ, the camera configuration and SoC are aspects that could also see changes from the A20. There is no word yet on the launch date for the A20E but we expect it to happen soon since Samsung seems to have been hit by a “launch-spree bug”. Samsung has actually scheduled a Galaxy A series event on April 10 and the Galaxy A20E may be among the models that would be launched.
A lot of people wonder whether they should buy the base version of the latest flagships or spend a similar amount of money to get the high-end version of its predecessor. That is currently what you would probably be asking yourself if you wanted to get an affordable flagship by Huawei. The Chinese company recently launched the Huawei P30 series, but is the vanilla P30 really different and better from the previous Huawei flagship or is it better to save some money and choose the most powerful configuration of the Honor View 20 or the Huawei Mate 20? This comparison will clear your ideas and tell you which affordable Huawei flagship is worth choosing for your needs.
Huawei P30 vs Huawei Honor View 20 vs Huawei Mate 20
Triple 40 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4
32 MP f/2.0 front camera
Dual 48 MP + TOF 3D camera, f/1.8
25 MP f/2.0 front camera
Triple 12 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
24 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
3650 mAh, fast charging 22.5W
4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W
4000 mAh, fast charging 4.5V / 5A
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Hybrid Dual SIM slot, splash resistant
Dual SIM slot, in-display camera
Dual SIM slot, splashproof (IP53)
Design
The design is the real strong point of the Honor View 20. After all, a lot of Honor devices succeeded for their stunning aesthetics. The Honor View 20 gets rid of notches, sliders, and bezels thanks to a futuristic punch-hole display, and it also comes with a stunning reflect back creating different light waves depending on the viewing angle. While the Honor View 20 has the most gorgeous design, Huawei P30 still comes with a good design and it also has a better build quality. The phone is dust resistant and splashproof, just like the Huawei Mate 20. In my opinion, Huawei P30 is much more beautiful than the Huawei Mate 20 because it comes in more attractive color variants, a cleaner rear design, and even a more compact body.
Display
While the design is the strong point of the Honor View 20, the display is definitely its weak point. It comes with a classic IPS panel, something that you can often find in the midrange segment. It is a good display and its punch-hole design is very attractive as well as the very thin bezels, but it is far from the levels reached from Huawei P30 and Mate 20 which come with a solid high-end screen. They support both DCI-P3 coverage and the HDR10 technology for better color reproduction. I like Huawei P30’s color better thanks to its OLED panel, while Huawei Mate 20 has an LCD display but it also comes with a bigger diagonal (6.53 inches vs 6.1 inches, so it is better for productivity).
Hardware/Software
At a similar price, you can get either the high-end memory configuration of the Honor View 20 and Mate 20 (8/256 GB and 6/128 GB) or the base configuration of the Huawei P30 (6/128 GB). Given that all of these handsets come with the same Kirin 980 chipset and they are all based on Android Pie out of the box, when it comes to performances, the higher-end version of the Honor View 20 is better, especially in multi-tasking environments. With more RAM, you can open more heavy games and apps at the same time. The higher-end version of the Honor View 20 also comes with more storage, but note that you can not expand it as it does not feature an expansion slot, unlike the Huawei P30 and Huawei Mate 20.
Camera
The triple rear camera of the Huawei P30 undoubtedly wins the comparison as it is able to capture a higher quantity of light for better photos in low light conditions, as well as a very high level of detail. Unlike the Honor View 20, it also has Leica optics and an ultrawide lens. Further, it supports up to 3x optical zoom thanks to its telephoto lens. The second place goes to the Huawei Mate 20 which comes again with a triple camera including an ultrawide sensor and a telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom. Honor View 20 takes the last position with a still nice 48 MP dual camera. Even when it comes to selfies Huawei P30 is the winner with an impressive 32 MP snapper.
Battery
Here, the Honor View 20 wins. It has a bigger battery than Huawei P30 as well as a smaller display than the Huawei Mate 20, so it is pretty obvious that it can last more on a single charge. It even has a very fast charging technology: it can go up to 55 percent in just 30 minutes.
Price
You can get the base variant of the Honor View 20 for just €500 thanks to online street prices, but it has a listing price of €570/$640. Huawei P30 starts from €680/$764, while Huawei Mate 20 starts from €640/$718 globally (now about €500/$561 thanks to street prices). Despite you can get the higher-end version of the Honor View 20 and the Huawei Mate 20 at the same price as the Huawei P30, we still suggest you go for the Huawei P30 because of its better cameras and its great display, unless performances and productivity are your main priority. In that case, I would go for the Huawei Mate 20 due to its bigger and nicer display, even though Honor View 20 has better aesthetics and slightly longer battery life.
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Too bad we may never see this variant enter the market but it looks cool with a holographic finish. The Mi 9 is presently available in holographic blue, purple, deep space gray and a transparent version. The three colour option are available in the 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB storage variants. The transparent version has 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB storage options.
