A quick glance at the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 's exterior design is all it takes to see that this is a high-caliber device that hasn't skimped on details. Aesthetically, it's stunning, but another key element of its success lies in its camera . With a triple-lens setup, it can offer solutions for any need.
A very complete trio
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro's camera system consists of three lenses with different focal lengths , each paired with a unique sensor. First, there's the 40-megapixel (f/1.8) RGB sensor, responsible for general shots and capable of capturing a wealth of detail thanks to its incredible resolution. Next is the 8-megapixel telephoto sensor, which provides zoom for capturing distant scenes. Finally, there's the 20-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, capturing the full breadth of the scene even at close range.
This assembly is arranged in an orderly fashion, forming a square with the LED flash as the fourth element. This layout is quite harmonious and prevents the numerous cameras and components on the back of the device from creating an unsightly and cluttered appearance.
But let's get to the interesting part and see what this Mate 20 Pro is capable of doing with its three cameras.
Let there be light
The Mate 20 Pro's Night Mode takes multiple shots in quick succession, then combines them to produce a bright and high-contrast photograph, preserving the scene's colors and capturing light even in areas where it seemed impossible to get more. The entire process happens in seconds, from pressing the shutter button to obtaining the final image—a far cry from the darker, less detailed shots produced in the standard mode.
Do not lose the detail
The 40-megapixel sensor works by default with an interpolation mode that is responsible for transforming 4 pixels into a single pixel. This allows images to be obtained with greater sensitivity, while at the same time offering a zoom function thanks to the possibilities of cropping the sensor. In any case, there is also the option of shooting at 40 megapixels if what we want is to bet on the large format and to obtain a spectacular image resolution.
Closer, almost microscopic
The so-called Super Macro mode allows you to take photos from as close as 2,5 centimeters . Thanks to the sensor's resolution and focusing distance, the resulting images offer a truly spectacular level of detail, even revealing microscopic details imperceptible to the naked eye. The best part is that if you get too close to the subject, the AI will detect that Super Macro is the most suitable mode, so you won't have to worry about a thing when taking the shot.
A wide angle to not lose detail of what surrounds us
Another eye-catching feature is the ultra-wide-angle lens . Thanks to its 16mm equivalent focal length (35mm format), we can capture scenes with greater breadth , achieving a perspective and point of view that will be ideal for outdoor landscapes, photographing buildings and monuments, and even for those shots where we want a unique first-person perspective.
Artificial intelligence to serve you
Given the sheer number of modes and features hidden within the Huawei Mate 20 Pro's camera, some users might need assistance to get the most out of the device. That's where the artificial intelligence powered by the new Kirin 980 processor with dual NPU comes in. This assistant is so efficient that it can recognize over 1.500 different scenes categorized into 25 different types.
Thanks to this recognition, the phone will activate the modes of macro, portrait, landscape, ultra wide angle, night, etc., as required by the scene, so the user will simply limit himself to framing and pressing the shutter. Besides,
A zoom to bring reality closer
The 8-megapixel sensor comes equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens, allowing you to zoom in on distant objects. It's also great for portraits, and selecting the zoom level is very convenient thanks to a selector located to the side of the image.
Much more than photos, also video
If there's one area where artificial intelligence and processor performance truly shine, it's in video recording. Far from offering the classic high-speed video modes, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro includes several real-time editing options that allow you to apply striking effects to the video without any post-processing.
The AI will, for example, accentuate a striking color in the scene so that the rest of the image appears in black and white. We can also apply blur effects for a more artistic result, especially in close-ups. Other effects like retro, suspense, and cool will also be available, all recorded in 4K and with the option to choose wide-angle, normal, or telephoto lenses. The telephoto lens is particularly special, as the AI will use it to keep an object centered in the image at all times.
A camera worth three
As you can see, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro's camera system offers a wide range of possibilities that go far beyond the classic software-based blurring effect. All these features are perfectly integrated thanks to the combination of the processor and artificial intelligence, transforming the device into a true multimedia powerhouse for creating content from anywhere.