After a number of detailed Mate 20 Lite leaks, it’s time for a fairly comprehensive (and mainly reliable) report regarding the “regular” Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Unsurprisingly, insiders expect the latter to borrow that state-of-the-art 40 + 20 + 8MP triple camera system from the P20 Pro, while the non-Pro Mate 20 is rumored to adopt a slightly humbler tri-lens arrangement with 12, 16, and 8MP imaging sensors.
What’s definitely surprising (though far from confirmed) is a trio of freshly leaked pictures purportedly showing the front panel of the non-Pro Huawei Mate 20 and seemingly hinting at both in-display fingerprint authentication and 3D facial recognition integration.
Those are basically the speculated defining features of Samsung’s Galaxy S10, expected out next spring, and it would be outright mind-blowing if Huawei was able to not only bring them to market earlier, but also build them into two different flagship models.
If this is indeed the Huawei Mate 20 we’re looking at here and not the Mate 20 Pro, that “notchy” AMOLED screen should measure around 6.3 inches in diagonal, also featuring Samsung-style dual curves and a teeny-tiny “chin.” Of course, the iPhone X-inspired notch is substantially wider than the one adopted by the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, housing a number of complex 3D structured light components needed to work some Face ID-similar magic.
A larger than 4,000 mAh battery is one of the few officially confirmed key selling points, looking to squeeze the most out of a very energy-efficient, blazing fast 7 nm-based Kirin 980 processor. Unfortunately, we may have to wait until October to see the Huawei Mate 20 family formally unveiled.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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