Huawei is gearing up to launch its next smartphone, the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro, despite still being unable to bundle Google Mobile Services. The P40 series is scheduled for launch in late March 2020 at an event in Paris, and Huawei has confirmed that the phone will feature the HMS ecosystem with Android 10 and EMUI 10 out of the box. The first set of reliable renders of the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro had recently emerged, showing a flat display for the P40 and a “premium” curved display for the P40 Pro with an interesting design for the corners. Now, new reports suggest that the Huawei P40 Pro could have a newer periscopic telephoto lens for as much as 10x optical zoom.
The renders leaked by @OnLeaks, who has a stellar record with his leaked records, purposefully leave out certain key details. This involves the exact specifications, as well as the camera arrangement. According to OnLeaks, the camera modules are very large, indicating bigger modules or more cameras or both. The primary camera could involve the 64MP Sony IMX686, coupled with the 20MP wide-angle camera and a zoom camera. New reports suggest that this zoom camera could feature a redesigned periscope telephoto lens and come with 10x optical zoom. This report comes courtesy of Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, who is famed for his accurate predictions on Apple products.
Here is a screenshot from his report where the new periscope setup has been suggested:
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In addition to this, the Huawei P40 Pro also appears to be using a 1G2P lens. Our colleague, Idrees, suggests that this means the camera has 1 Glass and 2 Plastic elements. Most smartphones have lenses with 5 or 6 Plastic elements, so a 1G2P setup would represent an upgrade as glass provides better clarity and is less susceptible to scratching, but at the cost being more difficult to handle. Glass also has a higher refractive index than plastic, making it possible to have a thinner lens. In case the thickness is retained, the higher refractive index will also allow the glass elements to converge a wider field of view onto the sensor. A sensible solution would be to stay somewhere along the middle and partly reap both the advantages.
Interestingly, Huawei’s approach to telephoto is in contrast to Samsung’s for the Galaxy S11+. While Huawei is using a redesigned periscope setup, Samsung is opting for a 48MP high-resolution telephoto camera. It’ll be interesting to see which one comes out on top, keeping in mind the performance of high MP camera setups in their resolution photo modes.
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First off, it looks like this handset will have a bunch of rear cameras, as the cutout for those is quite big. The design of the cutout itself makes us think of the Huawei P30 Pro's camera arrangement, with the LED flash placed to the right of the main camera array, although in this case it's on the lower side, not the upper.
We'd venture a guess and say this Honor device will come with at least three cams on the back, unless it completely apes the P30 Pro and adds a TOF 3D camera under (or above) the LED flash as well. Given that all of this implies it will be a high-end offering, it's likely to be the Honor 20 Pro, because so far we haven't seen any leaked renders of that handset itself - whereas the non-Pro Honor 20, if we go by past leaks, will have a different rear camera arrangement. Then again, if those previous rumors were wrong, we might in fact be looking at a case for the Honor 20. Only time (and more leaks) will tell for sure.
The Honor 20 Pro is expected to sport Sony's IMX600 sensor, which apparently has 48MP resolution just like the IMX586 that we've already seen in a few phones. The Honor 20 Pro has also been rumored to have a 6.1" OLED screen with an under-display fingerprint scanner, the Kirin 980 chipset, and three RAM/storage configurations - 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256 GB. Pricing in China should start around $450, which will probably translate into €500-550 in Europe, and the Honor 20 Pro could get official as soon as April 25.
Exciting for this device! I like the camera layout and couldn't accept the way of Huawei Mate 20.
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The HONOR 20 series of smartphones has officially been launched at an event in London. HONOR 20 Pro, HONOR 20, HONOR 20Lite
Behind The Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S78v9zQxH1g
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The HONOR 20 Pro was the first smartphone to be launched at the event. The Honor 20 Pro is a new flagship smartphone with a hole-punch display.
There's a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.4 aperture, 16-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture. The telephoto lens has 3x optical zoom. The final camera is a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture which supports 4cm macro photography. It has a 32-megapixel selfie shooter at the front.
Know more about HONOR 20 Series
https://www.hihonor.com/global/products/smartphone/honor20pro/
HONOR 20 specifications
HONOR 20 has been launched in two colours -- Midnight Black and Icelandic White. HONOR 20 is powered by the Kirin 980 SoC, has 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. HONOR 20 has a quadruple rear camera setup, with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 16-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 2-megapixel depth assist camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
The HONOR 20 has a 6.26-inch display with a pixel density of 412 pixels per inch. The battery capacity of the HONOR 20 is 3,750mAh. It has a 22.5W charger in the box. The device weighs around 174g.
HONOR 20 Lite specifications
HONOR 20 Lite features the Kirin 710 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage, and is powered by EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9 Pie. The smartphone has a 6.21-inch FHD+ display with a pixel density of 415 pixels per inch. It has a 32-megapixel front camera. There's a triple rear camera setup on this phone with 24-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor.
The Mi 9 delivers authentic colors and terrific long-range performance, but the Honor 20 Pro's paradigm-shifting Night mode is more versatile and aesthetic.
Even with the tremendous advances in smartphone photography, clear night photos remain the exception, not the rule. At close range, we're treated to blinding glares and blurry light columns, which provide the effect of cheap studio lighting. At long range, a brilliant cityscape is often reduced to a distant haze.
That's why it was such a joy to play around with the Mi 9 and Honor 20 Pro. Both phones perform admirably, taking bright and sharp night photos, but while the Honor 20 Pro features sterling performance in every conceivable low-light environment, the Mi 9 has a few conspicuous flaws that limit its versatility in close range shots. I'd recommend either model for photography enthusiasts, and reserve high praise for the Honor 20 Pro.
Distance Shots
First, a look at some long-range shots. Both pictures below are stunning, the kind you'd happily post on Instagram if you're exploring a new city after dark.
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On a more subjective note, I prefer the landscape colors on the Honor 20 Pro. The colors on the new Xiaomi model meet the naked eye test, and are actually more authentic. The sky was that shade of gray-blue, not the Starry Night-reminiscent deep blue in the Honor phone shot, and the bridge was a duller orange-gold as seen in the Mi 9 photo.
Van Gogh took some liberties with the night sky, and so does the Honor 20 Pro, in order to create a richer visual tapestry. This is a philosophical difference. There's something to be said for an honest reproduction of reality. Nonetheless, I'd guess that most users are like me, and prefer impressive night photos to completely realistic ones. We have 16 waking hours a day to view the world as is; pictures are by their nature, moments in time that are intended to dazzle.
Portrait Shots
Details are also better retained by the Honor 20 Pro, and this becomes obvious when a night portrait shot is taken. Foreground object recognition and color reproduction are consistently superior on the Honor 20 Pro, though they are still quite good on the Mi 9.
Color is the greatest area of discrepancy. The red and blue railing leaps off the screen in the Honor shot, the light reflections on the water are fuller colors, and the grass below me can be identified as green. By contrast, in the Xiaomi shot, the railing is duller, reflections much less vibrant, and the grass is barely discernible.
One area that both cameras could improve on is the HDR portrait effect, which is just a bit too dramatic in both shots. My profile is quite conspicuous against the background, with a quasi-photoshopped effect, but that's I guess a small price to pay for colorful portrait shots at night.
The starkest difference occurs when direct lighting intrudes on a night scene. The pictures speak for themselves.
There you have it. Two phones, and two night modes: one extraordinary, and the other merely excellent. It didn't take too long to discover that, because as the poem goes, the night has a thousand eyes.
Earlier this month, Honor began teasing a new launch in their X series, with several leaks confirming key features of the devices. Today, they unveiled the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro as the latest offering in their “premium mid-range” category. These devices don’t pack the same punch as Honor’s high-end phones, but they still offer a compelling package for a much more affordable price tag.
See full device specs here
The design of the two phones is incredibly similar. If not for a few minor differences, you may not be able to tell them apart. They both feature colorful models with an X-shaped gradient effect, very slim bezels, pop-up cameras, vertical camera arrangements, buttons in the same location, and plain “HONOR” branding on the back. It’s an attractive design that is, admittedly, becoming a bit stale.
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The main external feature that differentiates the Honor 9X from the 9X Pro is the camera arrangement. The Honor 9X Pro has three cameras in a stack with the flash underneath. The Honor 9X has the same vertical arrangement, but the third camera spot is occupied by the flash, since the standard variant only has two cameras.
The Honor 9X and 9X Pro will be available in a variety of color options. As mentioned, this is a really nice looking design, but we’ve seen it a lot. Slim bezels with eye-catching gradient colors is not as unique as it used to be. The X-shaped pattern will appeal to users who want a flashy back similar to what we saw on the Honor View 20, while the black color variant will provide a more reserved and flat look.
Moving past the design, the Honor 9X Pro is the “Pro” model largely because of the extra camera. The 9X has a 48MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor. Meanwhile, the 9X Pro has the 48MP main sensor, plus 8MP and 2MP secondary sensors.
A key features on both of these new devices is the presence of the HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC. The Kirin 810 is a big generational leap over the Kirin 710, and it claims to bring performance that is comparable to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, if not better. Considering how the Snapdragon 730 is said to be Qualcomm’s third most powerful mobile processor, it puts into perspective how the Kirin 810 is placed. The Honor 9X Pro variant is also said to feature “liquid cooling”, though this is likely be a reference to a vapor chamber-based system instead of active water cooling.
Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro – Pricing and Availability
The Honor 9X will be available in China in Phantom Red, Phantom Blue and Magic Night Black colors, for a price of CNY 1,399 (~$203) for the 4GB/64GB variant, CNY 1599 (~$232) for the 6GB/64GB variant, and CNY 1899 (~$276) for the 6GB/128GB variant. The phone is on pre-order and will be available from July 30, 2019.
The Honor 9X Pro will be available in China from August 9, 2019, in Phantom Purple and Magic Night Black colors, for a price of CNY 2,199 (~$320) for the 8GB/128GB variant and CNY 2,399 (~$349) for the 8GB/256GB variant.
Photography enthusiasts, from novices to dedicated professionals, all know that lighting is the most fundamental element at the photographer's disposal. Excellent lighting can enhance the imaging effects across an entire image. Therefore, mitigating the effects of poor lighting is crucial to crafting pristine images.
In order to provide for an optimal shooting experience, many phone makers have offered niche shooting modes that are fine-tuned to account for different optical environments, and various lighting challenges. However, since these camera capabilities are rooted in the phone's operating system, they cannot be directly implemented by third-party apps, which limits their functionality. Gimbal cameras, which are often used in Vlog shooting, are a good example of this phenomenon. In most cases, users need to shoot and edit videos in a dedicated app, where the phone's preset shooting capabilities are out of reach.
Fortunately this unsatisfactory status quo has changed, with the opening up of the system camera capabilities in Huawei's Mate 30 series smartphones, which enable the DJI MIMO app to invoke system-level shooting functions, such as front camera HDR video, video bokeh effects, and night shooting. This provides users of DJI OSMO Mobile 3 with access to a whole host of enthralling shooting options.
For a better illustration of how Camera Kit enhances shooting in diverse lighting, we've performed several hands-on tests to determine how well the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro perform for vlog shooting with DJI OSMO Mobile 3. Since DJI MIMO has not integrated any iPhone system camera capabilities, we tested the Huawei Mate 30 Pro + DJI MIMO + Mobile OSMO 3 (Huawei Mate 30 Pro group), and iPhone 11 Pro + Mobile OSMO 3 (iPhone 11 Pro group), to obtain a direct comparison.
Challenging extremely low-light shooting at night
With nightfall, photography becomes a much greater challenge. The camera is hardly capable of focusing, and pictures become notoriously unclear, due to an absence of sufficient lighting. The picture below, taken by the iPhone 11 Pro group, shows what insufficient lighting looks like in practice.
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As you can see, the image is too dark to reveal the building outlines, or any other key details, with any degree of clarity.
Now let's see how the Huawei Mate 30 Pro under the exact same conditions.
Using the same gimbal camera, you can see that the photo taken by the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is significantly brighter, and the outlines of even the furthest away buildings remain visible. This is a photo that would make waves on Instagram!
Even if you're accustomed to the powerful night shooting on Huawei phones, you still might be blown away by the night shots taken on Mate 30 Pro. The phone's formidable 40 MP SuperSensing lens brings out each and every detail lurking under the cover of darkness, in its full splendor.
The partnership between Huawei Mate 30 series and DJI has also resulted in optimized videography that is no less astounding. The DJI MIMO app has incorporated the versatile shooting capabilities provided by HUAWEI Camera Kit to facilitate next-level recording and editing, for instance, allowing the gimbal camera to directly invoke the phone's native camera, switch between front and rear cameras, and zoom in or out, facilitating seamless collaboration between the phone and gimbal camera.
As an undisputed mobile photography leader, Huawei has long been committed to exploring new frontiers in photography and videography. Third-party developers can now benefit from the unmatched software-hardware in Huawei devices, and deliver a versatile, first-rate shooting experience, which will undoubtedly inspire an outpouring of developer innovations. It is in this spirit that HUAWEI Developers has opened up Camera Kit, providing partner developers with enriching and immersive features, via the slow-mo capability, wide aperture capability, and hand-held night shooting capability, among others!
If you are interested in giving your users the best shooting experience available, and working hand-in-hand with Huawei to build the mobile photography ecosystem of the future, visit the HUAWEI Developers website to learn more about the enchanting Camera Kit, and other exciting multimedia capabilities.