Huawei unveils the P20 Pro with the world’s first Leica triple camera system

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At an launch event held today in Paris, Huawei unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEI P20 and HUAWEI P20 Pro. The HUAWEI P20 Pro is the real highlight of the launch, thanks to its world’s first Leica triple camera system that will allow you to take up to 40MP photos.

The HUAWEI P20 Pro’s Leica triple camera configuration is comprised of a 40MP RGB sensor, a 20MP monochrome sensor and an 8MP sensor with telephoto lens. It also features a color temperature sensor for better color reproduction. With f/1.8, f/1.6 and f/2.4 wide aperture to capture crisp, clear details, the HUAWEI P20 Pro also includes a brand new Leica 3x telephoto (VARIO-SUMMILUX-H 1:1.6-2.4/27-80ASPH) lens for long-range photography of up to 5x Hybrid Zoom. Also for the first time in a smartphone camera, the HUAWEI P20 Pro’s highly sensitive image sensor captures low light photos with up to ISO 102400. It also features a 24MP selfie camera with AI beautification and 3D portrait lighting features. As a result, the P20 Pro has achieved the DxOMark’s highest overall score till date.

The 5.8-inch screen HUAWEI P20 and 6.1-inch screen HUAWEI P20 Pro feature ultra-thin bezels and impressive screen-to-body ratios. The HUAWEI P20 features a LCD display while P20 Pro features a more impressive OLED display. Both the devices will be able to last easily for a full working day as the HUAWEI P20 Pro has a 4,000 mAh battery while the HUAWEI P20 features a 3,400 mAh battery.

Learn more about these devices here.

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