It’s been a month since Huawei unveiled[1] its latest flagship device. I’ve played with this phone for a few weeks and it’s one of the most interesting Android phones currently available.
The P20 Pro is a solid successor to the P10 and a good alternative to other flagship phones, such as the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9[2].
But it isn’t the perfect phone either. Some features are missing for no apparent reason. Some of Huawei’s [3] choices are also questionable.
Looking for the perfect Android phone
A few years ago, many Android phones paled in comparison with the latest iPhone. Most of them were made out of plastic. And Android was simply too clunky back then.
2018 is a completely different story as you have a lot of options. Maybe you like Samsung devices or the pure Android experience of the Pixel 2. And maybe you’ve been looking at Huawei devices from afar. But if you live in the U.S., you won’t be able to buy the P20 Pro any time soon[4].
Let’s start with the overall design of the phone. It features a gigantic 6.1-inch OLED display with a now familiar notch at the top. It’s not as prominent as the one in the iPhone X, but it’s clear that Apple has started the next trend in smartphone design.
The frame of the design is made out of polished aluminium. It’s shiny and looks like stainless steel — but it’s lighter than steel. It feels good in your hand and is a great indication of what an iPhone X Plus could be.
The glass back comes in multiple colors. My review device had the twilight...