ASCII.jp Huawei's SIM-free machine "HUAWEI P20" that is nice for compact size and DSDS compatibility

The ASCII editorial department checks the latest smartphones with exterior photos and benchmark tests.

Huawei's "HUAWEI P20" series is Docomo's "HUAWEI P20 Pro" equipped with the strongest camera with Leica triple camera, incorporating the trend of high-end machines at over 30,000 yen, SIM-free, au / Y!mobile / “HUAWEI P20 lite”, which is also released from UQ mobile, tends to stand out. However, the “HUAWEI P20” introduced this time is also a very attractive model.

"HUAWEI P20" is the top of Huawei's SIM fleece smartphones. The size is easy to use with one hand.

In addition to another relatively compact Huawei high-end DSDS compatible camera

Among the three models in the series, the parts unique to the HUAWEI P20 are currently SIM-free. Only to be released. Because of that, it is the only one that supports dual SIM dual standby. There are many bands that are compatible only with high-end machines such as HUAWEI P20 Pro, and it will be especially useful when traveling abroad. Although 4G + 4G DSDV is also supported, only the Softbank network supports VoLTE. Also, au network is not supported.

4G + 4G DSDV is also supported. However, only the Softbank network can be used with VoLTE in Japan

I would like to mention the compact size as an advantage that the HUAWEI P20 Pro does not have. The 5.8-inch LCD (1080 x 2244) and numbers look large, but the width is about 70.8mm because of the 18.7:9 vertical screen. This is 0.1mm thinner than the popular product "HUAWEI P9" (5.2-inch LCD) two years ago. It's actually a little taller (+4.1mm) and thicker (+0.7mm), but even people who have used the same machine should be able to switch without worry.

Adopts a 5.8-inch vertically long screen with a notch. Still equipped with a fingerprint sensor at the bottom of the front

The camera is a Leica double lens camera, with a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor, a lens with an F value of 1.6, and the name "SUMMILUX-H 1: 1.6/27 ASPH." Same as "HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro". However, it is further enhanced by installing the same functions as HAUWEI P20 Pro, such as automatic recognition of the subject from 19 scenes called "Master AI", 4D predictive focus, and AI image stabilization. The test result on the camera evaluation site "DxOMark" also scored a high score of 102, and there are only two models, HUAWEI P20 Pro and "HTC U12 +", on this unit.

It is not a Leica triple camera, but it is equipped with a well-established Leica double lens camera

Other main specifications include HUAWEI Kirin 970 (2.36GHz + 1.8GHz, octacore), 4GB memory, 128GB storage, 3400mAh battery, Android 8.1, etc. The memory is reduced from 6GB of HUAWEI P20 Pro, but since the CPU is the same, the benchmark result is over 200,000 points with Antutu 7, a high-end machine level (PCMark's Storage Test tends to give unnatural numbers on Huawei terminals. ). However, it is the same as HUAWEI P20 Pro that microSD cannot be added and there is no earphone terminal.

Antutu 7

3Dmark Sling Shot Extreme Unlimited

PCMark Storage test

The color variations are midnight blue, black, and pink gold. Especially unique is pink gold, which is not a color intermediate between pink and gold, but a slightly mysterious housing color that looks like gold even though it is pink overall, depending on how the light hits it.

The basic color is pale pink, but depending on the light, it can also look like gold.

The side frame is pink and beautiful. It also supports quick charging via the Type-C terminal. Although it has a narrow frame, it has a long and narrow fingerprint sensor at the bottom of the front. This fingerprint sensor also supports terminal operation

This unit also has a function to hide the notch

As the latest high-end machine, it is equipped with performance and functions that you will not be dissatisfied with, and a high-performance camera. For those who are looking for a high-end SIM-free machine, especially DSDS compatibility, check it out with its rival in the same price range, ZenFone 5Z.