Huawei P20 Pro: what is known about triple 40-megapixel camera smartphone

By: Bohdan Chub | 20.03.2018, 10:33
Huawei P20 Pro: what is known about triple 40-megapixel camera smartphone

Huawei has already introduced the junior model of the flagship P20 smartphone series, so at the upcoming presentation in Paris the company will have more time to tell about the camera of older models. Given the fresh rumors about the Huawei P20 Pro, there really is something to see.

Photo Flagman

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According to insiders, the dual system on the back of the Huawei P20 Pro consists of a 40-megapixel module and a second 8-megapixel camera with support for a threefold optical zoom. Using the data of a new high-resolution sensor, the smartphone achieves a five-fold hybrid zoom by software processing. Below is the third 20-megapixel camera with a monochrome sensor for blur effects and improving the dynamic range in the pictures. Also there is an IR-RGB sensor and infrared autofocus. Reported the use of optics with aperture f / 1.6 and f / 2.4, but where exactly - is still unknown.

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Presumably, the 40-megapixel sensor is also used in the mode of Light Fusion, which allows to improve the quality of photos in poor lighting due to the merging of neighboring pixels (hello, Nokia Lumia 1020 and Nokia 808 PureView). This function is supported by the front-facing 24-megapixel camera Huawei P20 Pro.

Returning to the main camera, enthusiasts found in the firmware code hints of slow motion video at 960 frames per second in HD quality. Just like on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the flagships of Sony . And it seems, Huawei confirmed the rumors in the new teaser:

Other Features

Huawei P20 Pro will receive a 6.1-inch AMOLED display with an iPhone-style cutout, a 19: 9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2240x1080. The button with a fingerprint scanner was added to the bottom frame. For speed, the company's chipset Kirin 970 with neural processor NPU for artificial intelligence answers. In Europe, the model will be sold with 6 GB of operating and 128 GB of internal memory, but there are versions with a drive for 256 GB. The 4000 mAh battery supports fast charging.

The glass case with a metal frame is protected from dust and water according to IP67. There is an NFC chip - we will be with Google Pay.

When and how much?

The presentation of the flagships will be held on March 27 in Paris. According to preliminary data, Huawei P20 Pro estimated at 900 euros, the standard Huawei P20 with a dual camera will cost 680 euros. Also expected is a limited edition of the Huawei P20 Porsche Design .

Source: WinFuture.de