Huawei P20 Pro | Still good in 2020?

Re-reviewing the Huawei P20 Pro in 2020, a full two years following the original launch and just ahead of the P40 Pro reveal. This innovative smartphone was one of the best flagship Androids of its time, serving up impressive camera tech (including one of the greatest telephoto lenses ever), slick hardware and that lovable Emotion UI software. And even now in 2020, the P20 Pro is still one of Huawei's greatest moments, showing it's easily a match for Samsung, Apple and others. As long as Trump stops banning their devices from using Google, of course.

With this phone about to get EMUI 10 and Android 10, it's great to see that Huawei's older blowers are still well supported. And while the performance and battery life aren't quite as good as they used to be, the P20 Pro is still a great all-rounder. Gaming with the likes of PubG is still a smooth experience and I never struggle to make it through a full, intense day on a single charge.

Then there's the triple-lens camera, which is still a class act. The lack of UWA action is a shame, but that telephoto lens still beats many rivals and everyday photos are definite keepers. The night mode works a treat and I love the bokeh produced by the portrait mode.

So that's how the P20 Pro holds up in 2020, stay tuned for my full Huawei P40 review and check out my P30 coverage including my long-term thoughts of that Pro model!