Huawei Launches the World's Most Expensive Smartphone

Huawei has recently become one of the top three players in the smartphone market, surpassing Samsung and striving to prove that it is even outpacing Apple with its new technologies. However, changing the market perception that views Huawei as a manufacturer of cheap phones will take years. Now, with the introduction of the expensive 'Mate 20 Porsche Design' at a price of 2,095 euros, Huawei has launched a phone that costs more than Apple's most expensive model, the 'iPhone XS Max', priced at 1,600 euros. At the launch event in London, Huawei claimed to have pushed several technical boundaries in smartphones, focusing on its new flagship Mate 20 and comparing it with the iPhone XS Max and Samsung Note 9. Independent reviews have shown that Huawei's phones have surpassed their competitors in terms of camera quality. The new Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro differ from the previous Mate 10 primarily in their processors. Huawei has been using its own Kirin processors for some time; the Mate 10 used Kirin 970, while the Mate 20 uses Kirin 980, which Huawei claims is the strongest mobile processor in the world, although this claim cannot be independently verified yet. The company states that the Mate 20 has improved performance by 40% compared to the Mate 10. The new chip features two neural processing units, enhancing the phones' artificial intelligence capabilities. The Mate 20 has a 6.53-inch display, while the Pro model has a 6.39-inch display, with aspect ratios of 18.7:9 and 19.5:9 respectively. The Pro model features an OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120, while the standard model has an LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160. The Pro model uses an under-display fingerprint sensor, while the standard model has its sensor on the back. The display notches also differ; the Mate 20 has a small circular notch, while the Pro model's notch is larger due to its facial recognition system. The Mate 20 includes a headphone jack, while the Pro model does not. The Pro model is water-resistant, unlike the standard version. The Mate 20 comes with 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, while the Mate 20 Pro has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Both models use a new generation of memory cards called 'Nano SD', which are smaller than 'Micro SD' cards. The Mate 20 Pro also features new AI capabilities that allow users to convert objects into 3D images using photography, which can be utilized in augmented reality systems. The strength of these phones compared to competitors from Apple and Samsung lies in their cameras. The camera in the Mate 20 Pro has a larger sensor compared to the iPhone XS and Note 9, allowing for better low-light photography, while Apple and Samsung cameras operate at ISO 6400 sensitivity. The maximum ISO for this phone is slightly over 100,000. Additionally, the Super HDR feature allows the phone to perform better in various lighting conditions. The phone can maintain the color of the subject while turning the background black and white during photography or videography. Its AI can recognize different individuals and even identify foods and calculate their calorie content. The rear of the Mate 20 Pro features a 40-megapixel color sensor with a 27mm f/1.8 lens, a 20-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with a 16mm f/2.2 lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with an 80mm f/2.4 lens with 3x optical zoom. Huawei claims that this combination allows for capturing images from wide angles to tighter shots. The company showcased three different photos taken under the same conditions with the three cameras, demonstrating that the Mate 20 Pro captured a complete image of a building in London, while the other two images from the iPhone XS Max and Samsung Note 9 only captured half of the building. The Mate 20 also features a 12-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. The ultra-wide lens allows for macro photography from a distance of 2.5 cm from the subject. The company also presented images from the iPhone XS and Note 9 that were blurry at this distance. In another test comparing the Mate 20 Pro, iPhone XS Max, and Note 9, Huawei demonstrated that the GPS power of the Mate 20 Pro outperformed the other two phones. In a test, a user moved through streets with tall skyscrapers, and according to Huawei's demonstration, the Mate 20 Pro performed better. Similar claims were made regarding antenna strength, internet speed, and Wi-Fi performance, supported by other tests and charts. The new series of phones is equipped with a 4200 mAh battery that can charge up to 75% in half an hour using new technology. The company also introduced a new feature that allows two phones to start charging the lower-charged phone when they are close to each other. Another phone introduced by the company is the Mate 20 X, which can be considered the largest smartphone in the world, even larger than the Note 9 and iPhone XS Max. This phone has a 7.2-inch display. Like the Note series, it supports a stylus, and it features a 5000 mAh battery that can last up to six and a half hours during continuous gaming. This phone also utilizes a physical gamepad. The new Mate 20 series employs a new method for cooling the processor, which the company claims is the best among its competitors. By combining a vapor chamber with various layers of conductors, Huawei aims to enhance the thermal efficiency of its new phones. The 'Mate 20 Porsche Design' is another phone from the company, developed in collaboration with Porsche Design. It features leather, luxury design, and the highest hardware capabilities in the Mate 20 family, with 8 GB of RAM. The Porsche Design variant with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage is priced at 1,700 euros, while the 8 GB RAM and 512 GB storage version costs 2,095 euros. The Mate 20 X with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage is priced at 899 euros. The standard Mate 20 with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage costs 799 euros, while the 6 GB RAM version is priced at 849 euros. The Mate 20 Pro with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage is priced at 1,049 euros.