The wait is over. We had the opportunity to meet the new Honor 20 at its presentation in London. First impressions are very positive with the distinctive features of the brand: technologically advanced product, featured photographic section and a competitive price. We review all the features of the new Honor smartphone from London.
Design of the future: Honor 20, characteristics and price of the new flagship
The new flagship of the brand continues to hit the mark with the design as we have seen in previous models. The brand is committed to a youthful and modern aesthetic that is not afraid of mixing degraded colors. But the desire to surprise us is still there, as they have shown with the choice of a dynamic and multidimensional holographic glass back cover . We know that this looks like something out of a superhero movie, but Honor has explained it to us in detail.
To achieve this sensational effect, the brand has resorted to Triple 3D Mesh technology . It consists of a process in which a layer of depth is created with the use of nanotechnology to create an engraving of prisms in a microscopic size. Subsequently, it is covered with another layer of glass with the color. The light that falls on the surface passes through the different prisms and is reflected in all directions. A finish that leaves us speechless and that can only be admired live.
Dynamic holographic finish
This Honor 20 is available in two colors: Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue. With a 6.26-inch screen, the smartphone has dimensions of 154.25 x 73.97 x 7.87 mm and a weight of 174 g. Notably larger and heavier than the Honor 10. A priori, its comfortable use is ensured with the screen format. We will bring you more details in a few days with our review of the phone.
Technical characteristics of the Honor 20
| HONOR 20 / HONOR 20 SERIES | |
|---|---|
| DESIGN | |
| Official site | Honor |
| Dimensions | 154.25 x 73.97 x 7.87 mm |
| Weight | 174 g |
| Colors | Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue |
| NET | |
| Technologies / Bands | 4G LTE |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
| SCREEN | |
| Display technology | OLED |
| Dimension | 6.26 inch |
| Resolution | 2340p x 1080p (Full HD +) / 24 bit / 412 dpi |
| Screen area | 91.7% of the front |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Processor | Kirin 980 AI Chipset with Dual NPU |
| RAM | 6 GB LPDRR4X |
| STORAGE MEMORY | |
| Capacity | 128 GB |
| SD slot | – |
| OS | |
| Version | Android 9 Pie + Magic UI 2.1 |
| CAMERA | |
| Principal | Sony IMX586 48MP (f / 1.8) + 16 MP wide angle (f / 2.4) + 2 MP depth (f / 2.4) + 2 MP macro (f / 2.4) |
| Frontal | 32 MP (f / 2.0) / 3D lighting |
| Others | AI photography, portrait, HDR, 4K video, image stabilization, Super Night mode |
| BATTERY | |
| Capacity | 3,750 mAh |
| Load | HONOR SuperCharge 22.5W |
| CONNECTION PORTS | |
| loading port | USB-C 3.1 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | No |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Wifi | Yes, 802.11 b / g / n / ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Gps | Yes, GPS / AGPS / Glonass / BeiDou / Galileo / QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Body | Dynamic holographic crystal |
| Gaming | GPU Turbo 3.0 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side |
Technical performance
As expected, Honor 20 comes with the latest technological developments from Huawei , which belongs to the same group for that. The use of the Kirin 980 processor stands out , a chipset built in 7 nm that the Huawei P30 Pro carries . Formed by eight cores at a maximum frequency of 2.6 GHz. The Mali G76 GPU is responsible for the graphic load, which together with the GPU Turbo 3.0 technology , offers an improved visual experience in games as popular as Fortnite or PUBG. The technical sheet is completed by 6 GB of RAM and a storage of 128 GB.
To meet the power needs of the Honor 20, the smartphone incorporates a 3,750 mAh battery . A magnificent figure that ensures autonomy for the whole day. But for those who are afraid to squeeze it into video games, it incorporates a 22.5W SuperCharge charger , achieving a 50% charge in just 30 minutes. Among other outstanding features is the Virtual 9.1 sound with headphones and the double microphone for the reduction of ambient noise.
Screen and cameras
Enjoy an extended experience with its 6.26-inch large-format screen that occupies 91.7% of the front. Honor has removed the annoying notch from previous models to introduce a hole-punch screen that houses the front camera. Its Full HD + resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels offers a great sharpness of 412 dpi. There are still features to be learned about this screen, but the first specifications are sensational for its price.
6.26 inch screen
No one is surprised that photography is one of the most pampered sections by manufacturers. Users demand captures rich in detail without having to manually adjust settings such as exposure or color temperature. Take out the mobile and take the picture quickly. The smartphone will meet these requirements by presenting a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor , the same one used in the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Honor View 20 .
But it is not the only sensor, since the Honor 20 has a quad camera vitaminized with AI. It includes a 16 MP wide angle, 2 MP telephoto lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor for photos at a distance of 4 cm. The camera’s AI allows users to take photos with automatic settings after analyzing the scene conditions. In addition, we must mention the AI Ultra Clarity modes to achieve the best definition, AIS Super Night for images with lower noise and the portrait mode. The front camera is 32 MP with simulated 3D lighting. In our review we will delve into all these benefits.
Quad camera on the Honor 20
Honor 20 availability and price: Honor 20, characteristics and price of the new flagship
In conclusion, Honor 20 is a product focused on the mid-range of the market with advanced technical features. This device follows the philosophy of the brand with a very competitive price of 499 euros.
