{"id":125753,"date":"2019-02-05T09:35:46","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T09:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=125753"},"modified":"2019-02-05T09:35:46","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T09:35:46","slug":"best-smartphone-serious-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/best-smartphone-serious-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best smartphone for serious photographers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125775 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Note 9\" width=\"285\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9.jpg 285w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9.jpg?resize=238,500 238w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9.jpg?resize=190,400 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Samsung Galaxy Note 9<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>From \u00a3899<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.samsung.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>4000 mAh battery<\/li>\n<li>6.4in screen<\/li>\n<li>128GB or 512GB storage + MicroSD card compatibility<\/li>\n<li>201g<\/li>\n<li>Dual-lens rear camera l \u2018S Pen\u2019 stylus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Samsung has a few different options which appeal to photographers, but the galaxy note 9 stands out for a couple of intriguing reasons.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the only device in this round-up to feature a Stylus, which tucks neatly away into the bottom of the phone. You can use it to remotely trigger the camera\u2019s shutter, which makes it ideal for anybody who wants to get creative \u2013 such as when using the Note 9 on a tripod for long-exposure night shots (and of course for selfies and group portraits). It\u2019s also capable of other functions, such as switching between the front and rear cameras with certain combinations of button-presses.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_125772&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125772 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Sample.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Sample.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Sample.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Sample.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9-Sample.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">JPEG images straight from the Galaxy Note 9 show a good level of detail<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>As we see with many Android smartphones, you can shoot in raw format, plus there\u2019s a very well-featured native camera app which affords manual control over a number of different settings. of the two rear camera lenses, the wider angle (26mm equivalent) optic is equipped with dual- aperture capability \u2013 something which is also unique among the devices featured here. this function gives you the option to manually choose between f\/1.8 and f\/2.4 depending on the lighting conditions &#8211; the phone will decide for itself which it needs in standard Auto shooting mode.<\/p>\n<p>Image quality is excellent, with realistic colours and a good degree of detail in JPEG images. Shallow depth-of-field mode produces some convincing effects if you don\u2019t inspect them too closely \u2013 working particularly well for human portraits. Low-light shooting is also very good, but it lacks the high-quality dedicated night modes of smartphones such as the Huawei and google models in this group.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125776 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/iPhone-XS-.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone XS\" width=\"305\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/iPhone-XS-.jpg 305w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/iPhone-XS-.jpg?resize=254,500 254w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/iPhone-XS-.jpg?resize=203,400 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/>\n<h2>iPhone XS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>From \u00a3999<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.apple.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dual-lens rear camera<\/li>\n<li>64GB, 256GB or 512GB internal storage<\/li>\n<li>5.8in and 6.5in (Max)<\/li>\n<li>2658 mAh and 3174 mAh (Max) battery<\/li>\n<li>177g and 208g (Max)<\/li>\n<li>iOS operating system<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At one point, the iPhone was the de facto phone of choice for photographers, but these days, the Apple behemoth has far stiffer competition from the Android contingent.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ingrained into the iOS operating system (or you just prefer it), an iPhone may well be the only option you\u2019ll consider, but luckily it still represents a good choice for photographers.<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone XS and the larger iPhone XS Max have different screen sizes, but share camera specifications \u2013 it\u2019s up to you to decide which size of phone you\u2019d prefer. As has been common for a while, the iPhone XS uses a dual-camera rear set-up, both offering 12 megapixels. one gives you a wideangle view (28mm equivalent) and the other a telephoto view (56mm equivalent) \u2013 Apple keeps exact specifications (such as sensor sizes) under wraps.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_125770&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125770 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-iPhone-XS-Sample.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone iPhone XS Sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-iPhone-XS-Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-iPhone-XS-Sample.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-iPhone-XS-Sample.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-iPhone-XS-Sample.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-iPhone-XS-Sample.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Colours directly from the iPhone XS camera are natural without being dull<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>Using the native camera app for the iPhone is very simple and hasn\u2019t changed all that much in recent years. there\u2019s no option for manual control or raw shooting, but there are third-party apps which provide such functionality should you require it.<\/p>\n<p>Image quality is excellent, with a particular nod to the impressive \u2018Portrait\u2019 mode which creates shallow depth of field effects (and works for non-human subjects too). Low-light shooting is fairly good, but with no dedicated night mode there are some better options out there.<\/p>\n<p>This being an iPhone, you will pay a price premium to own it. It\u2019s by far the most expensive model in this test, and with the price unlikely to drop significantly in the coming months, will likely remain so \u2013 if your budget is tighter, consider the cheaper iPhone XR (which only has a single camera).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125769 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Huawei P20 Pro\" width=\"385\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro.jpg 385w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro.jpg?resize=300,468 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro.jpg?resize=257,400 257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/>Huawei P20 Pro<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a3649<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huawei.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.huawei.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Triple Leica lens rear cameras<\/li>\n<li>6.1in screen<\/li>\n<li>128GB storage<\/li>\n<li>4000 mAH battery<\/li>\n<li>180g<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated monochrome sensor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score 5\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s likely nobody pushing harder for your business than Huawei at the moment. Happily, its excellent duo of flagship smartphones has widely impressed reviewers and consumers alike.<\/p>\n<p>The p20 pro is the older of the two models here, and has been on the market since March 2018. At the time of writing it is still sitting at the very top of DxoMark\u2019s smartphone ratings.<\/p>\n<p>A triple camera set-up gives you a wideangle lens, 3x telephoto lens and, uniquely in this group, a dedicated monochrome sensor which can be used in its own mode. The wideangle lens is coupled with a 40-megapixel sensor, but by default, files are output at a much more manageable 10 megapixels.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_125768&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125768 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro-Sample.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Huawei P20 Pro Sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro-Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-P20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">The P20 Pro&#8217;s fantastic night mode is especially useful in low-light situations<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>The native Huawei camera app is extremely well featured, with a range of different shooting modes. in the standard photo mode, artificial intelligence (Ai) kicks in to recognise a wide variety of different scenes and apply appropriate settings accordingly. There\u2019s also a pro mode for raw-format shooting and manual control.<\/p>\n<p>Huawei\u2019s Night Mode made its debut with the p20 pro and produces extraordinary results \u2013 especially as it can be used handheld. in essence, it merges a series of short exposures to give the effect of a longer exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, image quality is similarly fantastic in other shooting conditions \u2013 switching off Ai in some conditions is a good idea to avoid oversaturation in blues and greens. Monochrome mode produces superb results too, making it appealing for those users who are particularly fond of black &amp; white.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125765 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone HTC U12+\" width=\"318\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12.jpg 318w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12.jpg?resize=265,500 265w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12.jpg?resize=212,400 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/>\n<h2>HTC U12+<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a3629<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.htc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.htc.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>6.0in screen<\/li>\n<li>Dual-lens rear camera<\/li>\n<li>Dual-lens front camera<\/li>\n<li>64GB storage + microSD compatibility<\/li>\n<li>188g<\/li>\n<li>3500 mAh battery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score 4\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HTC occupies a tiny portion of the smartphone market, but its HTC u12+ is very highly rated by independent analyst DxoMark.<\/p>\n<p>The dual rear cameras give you a wideangle view of 27mm equivalent, plus a 2x telephoto option of 54mm. The native camera app for this phone is very well-featured, as is reasonably common for Android smartphones, with a number of different shooting modes to choose between. You\u2019ve got the option to shoot in raw format, as well as take manual control of the majority of parameters that you\u2019d expect by switching to a dedicated \u2018pro\u2019 mode.<\/p>\n<p>Storage is relatively restricted at 64GB, but with the option to expand via a MicroSD card it doesn\u2019t come as a surprise to see no other inbuilt storage options available \u2013 it\u2019s worth picking one up if you intend to take a large number of photos or videos with the smartphone.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_125764&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125764 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12-Sample.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone HTC U12+ Sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12-Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12-Sample.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12-Sample.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12-Sample.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-HTC-U12-Sample.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Shooting in low light often results in high ISOs &#8211; unless using Pro mode<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>As well as dual rear cameras, the HTC u12+ has dual front cameras, which gives you the option to create shallow depth-of-field effect selfies \u2013 perhaps more interestingly, you can also shoot selfie panoramas if you happen to find yourself somewhere particularly scenic.<\/p>\n<p>Results are very good in a range of different scenarios, with natural colours for landscapes and a good degree of detail. in low light, the phone can be guilty of ramping up the ISO when left to its own devices, so picking a lower setting manually is a wise choice.<\/p>\n<p>Shallow depth of field shooting is available but it leaves some obvious fringing around your subject, particularly if shooting against a fussy background, but it\u2019s not too problematic for use on social media and so on.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125762 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Google Pixel 3\" width=\"330\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3.jpg 330w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3.jpg?resize=275,500 275w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3.jpg?resize=220,400 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>\n<h2>Google Pixel 3<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>From \u00a3639<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/store.google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">store.google.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Single-lens camera<\/li>\n<li>5.5in and 6.3in (XL) screen<\/li>\n<li>64GB or 128GB storage<\/li>\n<li>2915\/3430 mAh battery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Google has enjoyed enormous success with its photography-orientated smartphones. With the latest iteration it introduces some interesting new clever features which produce great results.<\/p>\n<p>Just like the iPhone XS, the Pixel 3 comes in two sizes \u2013 a larger XL version is available, but both share the same camera.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike all of the other smartphones here, the Pixel 3 is equipped with just one lens on the rear, which has a 28mm f\/1.8 equivalent. That restricts you when it comes to optical \u2018zooming\u2019, but thanks to advanced machine learning, it doesn\u2019t remove the chance to create shallow depth-of-field effects.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_125761&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125761 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3-Sample.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Google Pixel 3 Sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3-Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3-Sample.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3-Sample.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3-Sample.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Google-Pixel-3-Sample.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">Google&#8217;s Night Sight mode puts in a very impressive performance handheld<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>With its very basic native camera app, the Pixel 3 is hard to recommend to those looking for something seriously advanced. In essence, it\u2019s a basic point and shoot \u2013 albeit one that performs very well when left to its own devices. on the plus side, raw-format shooting is available.<\/p>\n<p>One of the new functions for the Pixel 3 is the introduction of Night Sight mode. Similar in operation to Huawei\u2019s superb Night mode, it blends together short exposures to give a similar result to a six-second-long exposure, all while shooting handheld. In practice, the results are a touch better than Huawei\u2019s, with more realistic colours and a fantastic degree of sharpness. With just one focal length available, however, the Pixel 3 is less flexible.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, other types of scenes are also very well balanced with vibrant yet realistic colours. Despite having just one lens, the shallow depth-of-field effect is extremely impressive \u2013 even when shooting non-human subjects on fussy backgrounds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-125767 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Huawei Mate 20 Pro\" width=\"311\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro.jpg 311w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro.jpg?resize=259,500 259w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro.jpg?resize=207,400 207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/>\n<h2>Huawei Mate 20 Pro<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a3899<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huawei.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.huawei.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Triple Leica lens rear camera<\/li>\n<li>6.39in screen<\/li>\n<li>128GB or 256GB storage + Nano memory compatibility<\/li>\n<li>189g<\/li>\n<li>4200 mAh battery<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated wideangle lens<\/li>\n<li><strong>Score 5\/5<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Topping the P20 Pro is no easy feat, but depending on your point of view, the Mate 20 Pro arguably does just that. This device features the same main and telephoto lens-and-sensor combinations of the P20 Pro, but removes the monochrome sensor to make way for an ultra wideangle f\/2.2 lens, giving you a 16mm equivalent. Combining that lens with a 20MP sensor, it also brings with it a super-macro mode that allows you to get as close as 2.5cm to your subject.<\/p>\n<p>The native camera app is the same as the P20 Pro, too, so again it\u2019s very flexible with a good range of shooting options including a Pro mode with raw format recording. The superlative Night mode is also here, giving you the scope to record low-light, ultra-wideangle scenes. Another point of difference between the two devices is the screen, with the Mate 20 Pro featuring a gently curving OLED.<\/p>\n\t\t<div id=&quot;attachment_125766&quot;  class=\"c-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 820px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125766 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-Sample.jpg\" alt=\"Smartphone Huawei Mate 20 Pro Sample\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=135,100 135w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=533,400 533w, https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Smartphone-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-Sample.jpg?resize=562,422 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t<p class=\"c-caption__text\">A wideangle lens on a smartphone is great for landscape photography fans<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p>In terms of image quality, again we\u2019ve got something which is capable of producing fantastic shots. It seems oversaturation has been dialled down a touch compared to the P20 Pro when AI is switched on, but you can still turn it off if you prefer the natural look (or switch to Pro mode to avoid the problem completely).<\/p>\n<p>Removing the monochrome sensor doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t shoot in black &amp; white \u2013 but it\u2019s now essentially a conversion. Such shots are slightly better with the P20 Pro, but it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll be too disappointed without the context of the other phone to show the difference. overall we think it\u2019s likely worth the sacrifice for landscape, architecture or close-up photography for most average users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an increasingly competitive market, choosing the camera you always have with you can be tricky. 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