18 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 63
REVIEW
So it’s no surprise that image quality is basically the
same, which is to say it’s excellent. By default, the AI
mode is switched off, and you may well prefer it that
way. Turn it on and everything gets a saturation boost,
plus sharpening so images are Instagram-ready.
We noticed some strange artefacts in some
photos, possibly due to the AI or heavy-handed
compression, but in most cases, photos are sharp,
detailed and have great colours.
It’s likely the 3x zoom is the same as in the Huawei
P30 and Mate 20 Pro: we took some side-by-side
shots and really couldn’t tell the difference between
them. Again, this is great news as it means you can get
plenty of detail on those occasions where you can’t
get closer to your subject. You also get the 5x hybrid
mode which uses detail from the 48Mp sensor to
zoom in even further.
As you can see from our test shots, the Honor
20 Pro’s cameras are impressive, as is the variety
of shots you can take, from those ultra-wide
landscapes through to the macro shots.
It’s a shame HDR is – as with many Huawei phones- not automatic. It’s a separate mode you’ll find under
‘More’, along with Super Macro and the Pro mode.
For those concerned about video quality,
the default mode is 1080p30 and there’s good
stabilization. You can use the three main lenses while
shooting, and there’s freedom to switch between
them at will. 4K is limited to 30fps, and stabilization
isn’t nearly as effective.
One of the other big features is the Super Night
mode which works like the long-exposure Night mode