These are HONOR 20 PRO and HONOR 20 and 20 LITE

The launch of the HONOR 20 PRO is just over in London and I am glad I can finally share with you the pictures of the HONOR 20 PRO and HONOR 20 LITE that were taken a few weeks ago in an exclusive preview.

Left: HONOR 20 PRO, Right: HONOR 20 LITE

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As you may already know, Honor is a sub-brand of Huawei. Their target group is the younger generation and their “weapon” is affordable flagship phones with amazing specs.

HONOR 20 PRO

Front View

Check out the gorgeous front screen. The screen is almost filling to the edge (91.7% screen ratio). Notice the little hole on the left side? That is the front-facing camera.

Here is another picture that might be easier to spot the front-facing camera.

Here is a close up of the 4.5mm front camera.

Back View

This is the back of the HONOR 20 PRO with quad camera setup.

Here is a diagram that can help you to identify each camera.

And here is a close up of the quad camera.

If you are thinking about how the Laser Autofocus looks like, check the picture below. The two small dots below the Telephoto camera are the Laser Autofocus.

The HONOR 20 PRO has a large imaging sensor as compared to competitors. It is using the 1/2 inch Sony IMX 585 Imaging sensor.

Unlike the HUAWEI P30 Pro, it does not have the periscope lens for the Telephoto lens. Nevertheless, it is able to achieve 3x optical zoom, 5x Hybrid zoom, and 30x digital zoom

Like most Huawei phones, there is a camera bump. The HONOR 20 PRO has quite a big one.

Bottom View

On the bottom, you can see that there is a microphone, speaker grill and the USB-C Port. It does not have the 3.5mm jack.

Top View

Side View

On this side, it has the power on button that incorporates the fingerprint sensor. I love this combination button. Very useful and fast if you want to access your phone.

Here is the oblique angle to show you the fingerprint sensor on the power on/off button.

On the other side, it has the SIM card slot.

HONOR 20 Pro Specifications

DESIGN

  • Dynamic Holographic Design
  • 91.7% screen ratio
  • 3D curved glass
  • 4.5mm in-screen camera*
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

SOFTWARE

  • Magic UI 2.1.0 (compatible with Android 9)

PROCESSOR AND MEMORY

  • 7nm Kirin 980 AI Chipset with Dual-NPU
  • ROM: 256GB**
  • RAM: 8GB**

DISPLAY

  • 6.26’’ all-view display, 2340p x 1080p
  • 16.7M colors, 412 PPI
  • Multi touch-sensitive screen

REAR CAMERA (48MP AI Quad Camera)

  • 48MP Main Camera (Sony IMX586)
    • F/1.4 aperture
    • 1/2inch large sensor
    • 4-in-1 Light Fusion (effective 1.6μmpixels)
    • Supported by:
      • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
      • AI Image Stabilization (AIS)
      • Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
      • PDAF and laser autofocus
    • AI Ultra Clarity mode, AIS Super Night mode
  • 16MP SuperWideAngle Camera
    • F/2.2 aperture, 117°super wide angle
    • Supported by distortion correction
  • 8MP Telephoto Camera
    • F/2.4 aperture
    • 3X loseless optical zoom, 5X hybrid zoom, 30X digital zoom
    • Supported by:
      • OIS
      • PDAF and laser autofocus
  • 2MP Macro Camera
    • F/2.4 aperture, 4cm macro photography

**Variant availability may differ for different countries, so please check local country websites for more information

*4.50mm is the diameter, which is based on HONOR internal testing.

FRONT CAMERA

  • 32MP Selfie Camera
    • F/2.0 aperture
    • 3D Portrait Lighting

CAMERA SMART FEATURES

  • AI Camera
  • AI Ultra Claritymode
  • AIS Super Night mode
  • AI Image Stabilization (AIS)
  • AI Color mod

VIDEOGRAPHY

  • Rear cameras: up to UHD4Kvideo recording, supported by EIS
  • Front camera: up to 1080Pvideo recording, supported by EIS

COLORS

  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom Blue

BATTERY

  • 4,000mAh (typical value) all-day battery
  • 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge: 50% in 30 mins

SIZE AND WEIGHT

  • 154.60mm (L) x 73.97mm (W) x 8.44mm (D)
  • Approximately 182g (including battery)
  • SOUND SYSTEM
  • Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound
  • Dual-microphone noise reduction
  • Huawei Histen 6.0

MULTI-MEDIA

  • Photo file format: *.png, *.gif(Static only), *.jpg, *.bmp
  • Video file format: *.3gp, *.mp4
  • Audio file format: *.mp3, *.mp4, *.3gp, *.ogg, *.aac, *.midi

SENSORS

  • Proximity sensor
  • Digital compass
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gravity sensor
  • Hall-sensor
  • Gyroscope

CONNECTIVITY

  • Wi-Fi 2.4GHz: 802.11 b/g/n,MIMO
  • Wi-Fi 5GHz: 802.11 a/n/ac
  • Bluetooth BT5.0
  • USB 2.0
  • GPS/AGPS/Glonass/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS

FREQUENCY BAND

  • 4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41(2545-2655MHz)
  • 4G LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B26/B283G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B192G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8

GAMING EXPERIENCE

  • GPU Turbo 3.0 enables smooth operation of large games and allows game players to have a near full frame experience of the most popular games such as Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, Vainglory, Arena of Valor, NBA 2K18 and so on.
  • Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound is a brand-new system designed for an immersive earphone experience. Building upon the general principles of sound travel and eardrum vibration, the Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound capably offers rich and enveloping sound which comes at you from all directions. The surround sound system elevates your audio and gaming experiences to an unparalledlevel, providing a breathtaking cinema-like sensation on the go.
  • Graphene Cooling Sheet technology is a new thermal solution that can efficiently dissipate heat to reduce operation temperature and ensure stable CPU performance. Graphene possesses far higher heat conductivity than other materials –1.5 times better than copper and 1.3 times better than graphite flake.

All data above are theoretical values obtained by HONOR Internal Labs through tests carried out under particular conditions. Actual data may be vary between individual products and may be different according to network conditions or user habits. Please refer to the actual products.

HONOR P20 LITE

Back View

On its back, it has the 3-camera setup and the fingerprint sensor

Here is a closer look at the camera setup.

Here is a picture to compare the camera setup between the HONOR 20 PRO and the HONOR 20. Notice that the difference on HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 LITE is it does not have the macro camera.

Front View

On the front, it has a dew-drop display which is the same as the HUAWEI P30 Pro.

Here is a close up of the dew-drop display.

Bottom View

On the bottom, it has the 3.5mm jack, speaker grille and the USB-C Port.

Top View

On the top, it has the SIM Card slot.

Side View

On this side, it has the rocker volume switch.

On this side, it is very clean. There is no button along this side.

HONOR 20 LITE Specifications

DESIGN

  • Dewdrop FullViewscreen
  • Dynamic prism-shaped gradient color
  • Gleaming effect on the back

COLORS

  • Midnight Black
  • Phantom Blue
  • Phantom Red

PROCESSOR AND MEMORY*

  • Huawei Kirin 710, octa-core (4 x Cortex A73 2.2 GHz + 4 x Cortex A53 1.7 GHz)
  • RAM: 4GB
  • ROM: 128GB
  • GPU Turbo 2.0

SOFTWARE

  • EMUI 9.0 (basedonAndroid 9.0)

DISPLAY

  • 6.21-inch 2340 x 1080p FHD display with 16.7M colors
  • 415 PPI
  • Over 90% screen-to-body ratio
  • 19.5:9 Borderless display
  • Multi touch-sensitive screen

FRONT CAMERA

  • 32MP AI front camera
    • F/2.0 aperture
    • 2.3×1.7m poster size selfie
    • AI Beautification

REAR CAMERA

  • 24MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera
    • F/1.8 + F/2.4 + F/2.4 aperture
    • 0.6X-6X Triple-Lens Camera
    • 1.8um ISO Enhancement
    • AI Stabilizing mode
    • AI multi-scene recognition
    • 120°Ultra-Wide Angle
    • 480fps Super Slow-Motion Video

CAMERA SMART FEATURES

  • AI Calorie Counting
  • AI Scan-to-Shop
  • AI Translation
  • AI Item Scanner

SIZE AND WEIGHT

  • 154.8 mm (H)* 73.64 mm (W)* 7.95 mm (D)
  • Approx. 164g (including the battery)

BATTERY#

  • 3400mAh (typical value)
  • Number of charging time: approx.150 mins (theoretical)
  • 3G call: Up to 19 hours
  • Standby time: up to 25.5 days

INTERFACES

  • Headset type: 3.5mm
  • Micro USB
  • Nano-SIM or microSD card slot

SENSORS

  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Digital compass
  • Gravity sensor

CONNECTIVITY*

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4G
  • Bluetooth BT4.2+BLE
  • USB 2.0
  • GPS/GLONASS/BeiDouNavigation System/AGPS

FREQUENCY BAND*

  • 4G LTE FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20
  • 3G UMTS: B1/2/5/8
  • 2G GSM: B2/3/5/8

The data is the testing results in the Honor lab and is for reference only. The actual airtime may vary by network conditions and using habits.

Variant availability may differ for different countries

HONOR 20

As the preview did not have the HONOR P20, I took this picture from their official website.

HONOR 20 Specifications

DESIGN

  • Dynamic Holographic Design
  • 91.7% screen ratio
  • 4.5mm in-screen camera*
  • Side-mounted fingerprint sensor

SOFTWARE

  • Magic UI 2.1 (compatible with Android 9)

PROCESSOR AND MEMORY

  • 7nm Kirin 980 AI Chipset with Dual-NPU
  • ROM: 128GB**
  • RAM: 6GB**

DISPLAY

  • 6.26’’ all-view display, 2340p x 1080p
  • 16.7M colors, 412 PPI

REAR CAMERA (48MP AI Quad Camera)

  • 48MP Main Camera (Sony IMX586)
    • F/1.8 aperture
    • AI Ultra Clarity mode
    • 1/2inch large sensor
    • 4-in-1 Light Fusion (effective 1.6μm pixels)
    • AI Image Stabilization (AIS)
    • AIS Super Nightmode
  • 16MP Super Wide Angle Camera
    • F/2.2 aperture
    • 117° super wide angle
    • Supported by distortion correction
  • 2MP Depth Assist Camera
    • F/2.4 aperture, bokeh effect
  • 2MP Macro Camera
    • F/2.4 aperture, 4cm macro photography

FRONT CAMERA

  • 32MP Selfie Camera
    • F/2.0 aperture
    • 3D Portrait Lighting

*4.50mm is the diameter, which is based on HONOR internal testing.

**Variant availability may differ for different countries, so please check local country websites for more information

CAMERA SMART FEATURES

  • AI Camera
  • AI Ultra Claritymode
  • AI Image Stabilization (AIS)
  • AIS Super Night mode
  • AI Color mode

VIDEOGRAPHY

  • Rear cameras: up to UHD 4K video recording, supported by EIS
  • Front camera: up to 1080P video recording, supported by EIS

COLORS

  • Midnight Black
  • Sapphire Blue

BATTERY

  • 3,750mAh (typical value) all-day battery
  • 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge: 50% in 30 mins

SIZE AND WEIGHT

  • 154.25mm (L) x 73.97mm (W) x 7.87mm (D)
  • Approximately 174g (including battery) (TBC)

SOUND SYSTEM

  • Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound
  • Dual-microphone noise reduction
  • Huawei Histen6.0

MULTI-MEDIA

  • Photo file format: *.png, *.gif(Static only), *.jpg, *.bmp
  • Video file format: *.3gp, *.mp4
  • Audio file format: *.mp3, *.mp4, *.3gp, *.ogg, *.aac, *.midi

SENSORS

  • Proximity sensor
  • Digital compass
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gravity sensor
  • Hall-sensor
  • Gyroscope

CONNECTIVITY

  • Wi-Fi 2.4GHz: 802.11 b/g/n,MIMO
  • Wi-Fi 5GHz: 802.11 a/n/ac
  • Bluetooth BT5.0
  • USB 2.0
  • GPS/AGPS/Glonass/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS

FREQUENCY BAND

  • 4G LTE TDD: B38/B40/B41(2545-2655MHz)4G LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B26/B283G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B192G GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8

GAMING EXPERIENCE

  • GPU Turbo 3.0 enables smooth operation of large games and allows game players to have a near full frame experience of the most popular games such as Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, Vainglory, Arena of Valor, NBA 2K18 and so on.
  • Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound is a brand-new system designed for an immersive earphone experience. Building upon the general principles of sound travel and eardrum vibration, the Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound capably offers rich and enveloping sound which comes at you from all directions. The surround sound system elevates your audio and gaming experiences to an unparalledlevel, providing a breathtaking cinema-like sensation on the go.

Pricing and Availability

HONOR 20 LITE (in SINGAPORE DOLLAR)

HONOR 20 PRO and HONOR 20 Pricing (in EURO)

Press Release

Here is the Press Release. There is no local pricing or availability of these handsets.

HONOR’s Flagship N-Series Welcomes Its Latest Member – HONOR 20 Series

Capture Wonders of Unrivalled User Experience: The Powerful Combination of 48MP AI Quad Camera and Dynamic Holographic Design Enabled by 7nm Kirin 980 AI Chipset and GPU Turbo 3.0

[London, May 21, 2019] Global smartphone brand HONOR officially launches its first smartphone series: HONOR 20 LITE, HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 PRO in London today. This masterpiece collection testifies to the excellence of HONOR’s N-Series, which is lauded for superior design, unmatched photography capability, and ultimate user experience that resonate with global youth.

The newly launched flagship HONOR 20 Series has gathered global limelight through its world’s first Dynamic Holographic Design and 48MP AI Quad Camera. The all-powerful quad camera has earned the HONOR 20 Series an impressive DxOMark score of 111i. HONOR 20 starts at €499, while HONOR 20 LITE starts at €299.

“At HONOR, we follow the ethos ‘Always Better’ in everything we do,” said George Zhao, President of HONOR. “HONOR’s renowned N-Series welcomes the latest member of the family, the HONOR 20 Series, and invites users to ‘Capture Wonder’ with a professional-grade camera and the wondrous Dynamic Holographic design. This design cements our leadership in smartphone craftsmanship, which is firmly rooted in HONOR’s principal approach of light play. We welcome users around the world to witness the wonder of HONOR 20 Series on our official website – HiHONOR.com.”

The Wonder of 48MP AI Quad Camera of Flagship Quality

The flagship quad camera leads with a Sony IMX586 48MP Main Camera, featuring the advanced AI Ultra Clarity mode and AIS Super Night mode to empower users to capture clearer. The quad camera is also packed with the 16MP Super Wide Angle Camera, 8MP Telephoto Camera, and the 2MP Macro Camera, which allows users to capture wider and closer with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).

The HONOR 20 Series also sends shock-waves across the industry by the innovation of AIS Super Night mode and the industry’s largest F1.4 apertureii. Powered by the AI multi-frame stabilisation technology and an enhanced algorithm, the mode creates ultra-clear night shots with heightened brightness, lower noise, and better color preservation. With more light passing through the lens owing to the F1.4 aperture, users can record their magical moments in greater detail even in dimly-lit environments. The AI-enabled cameras and the industry-leading
features altogether contribute to a DxOMark score of [111]iii.

The 48MP AI Quad Camera enables users to capture photos with extreme clarity during the day, especially with the AI Ultra Clarity mode. After that, the Dual-NPU and the Dual-ISP of the 7nm Kirin 980 AI chipsetiv collate the best details from each of these photos into one “Super 48MP Photo” with its quality surpassing normal 48MP pictures. The details and colours are adjusted for enhanced vividness. With the 16MP Super Wide Angle Camera, users can capture more with an extensive 117° viewing angle. The Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) prompts the tiny gyro-sensors to quickly shift pieces of the lens glass to the off-set motion before the image is converted into a digital format, creating a sharper image even with shaky hands.

2MP Macro lens can give users a creative edge by offering new perspectives that the naked eye would never be able to see. It allows users to capture incredible details as close as 4cm, ideal for photographers who enjoy shooting flora and fauna. Similarly, the ability to zoom in on a subject at 3X lossless optical zoom, 5X hybrid zoom, 30X digital zoom, means that users can shoot minute details with absolute discretion – a useful feature for nature-loving photographers who are looking to photograph elusive wildlife or street photographers who portray the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Wonder of Cutting-Edge Dynamic Holographic Design

The HONOR 20 Series redefines the user experience by becoming the first product in HONOR’s history to introduce a multi-dimensional, Dynamic Holographic glassback. Meticulously crafted through HONOR’s industry-first Triple 3D Mesh technique, the two-stage process first creates a depth layer using nanotechnology to engrave millions of miniature prisms. Upon completion of this intricate process, the engineers continue with the assembly of 3D curved glass, colour layer, and depth layer. As light passes through the prisms in the depth layer, light is reflected and refracted in all directions.

Coated in either Phantom Black, Phantom Blue, Midnight Black or Sapphire Blue, the colour layer of HONOR 20 Series is combined with the glass and depth layer in a vacuum environment under the precise control of temperature and pressure. The outcome is a depth-inducing optical effect that makes the HONOR 20 Series stand out from its predecessors. Due to the complex process, for every 100 back covers, only 20 meet the stringent standards.

The Wonder of an All-Round User Experience

HONOR’s “Always Better” ethos drives the brand to go beyond the textural and colour design of the Dynamic Holographic glassback. HONOR 20 Series boasts a 6.26″ all-view display with a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. With a
4.5mm in-screen camera, the all-view display allows an even more enthralling visual experience without compromising on aesthetics.

The fingerprint sensor on the right side of its aluminium frame has been positioned to complement the natural placement of fingers when one picks up a phone. The asymmetrical “L-shaped” positioning of the four camera
lenses allows for a 4,000 mAhv battery that can support a full-day uninterrupted usevi. Meanwhile, the HONOR 20 Series adopts a Graphene cooling sheet technologyvii, a new thermal solution that can efficiently dissipate heat and thus maintaining the optimal performance.

In terms of mobile gaming, the HONOR 20 Series is equipped with the industry-leading GPU Turbo 3.0 – a feature that boosts the device’s gaming capabilities by offering users an enhanced visual and tactile experience. Backed by consumer demands, HONOR 20 Series has teamed up with approximately 25 most sought-after mobile games right now including Fortnite, PUBG Mobile, and Arena of Valor.

Apart from the viewing and gaming experiences, users can indulge in an immersive audio experience through the Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound feature powered by Histen 6.0. This is the first time that this cutting-edge technology is applied to smartphones. The Virtual 9.1 surround sound supports most earphones and packs an in-built dual microphone with noise reduction – a system tailored according to the specific needs of technophiles and audiophiles.

About HONOR

HONOR is a leading smartphone brand. The brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower
the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, HONOR has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers.

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  • i Based on the performance of HONOR 20 PRO
  • ii Featured particularly on HONOR 20 PRO
  • iii Based on the performance of HONOR 20 PRO
  • iv This is the world’s first mobile phone SoC chipset, the world’s first cortex-A76 architecture chipset, the world’s first dual NPU design, and the world’s first chipset to support LTE Cat.21.
  • v The HONOR 20 comes with a 3,750mAh battery.
  • vi Based on HONOR lab testing
  • vii It is only available on HONOR 20 PRO. HONOR 20 comes with just a graphite sheet.