HUAWEI P20 Pro 128 GB 6.1-Inch FHD+ FullView Android 8.1 SIM-Free Smartphone, Single SIM, Black - UK Version

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The phone is brilliant, when I went for 'fair' I was a little weary, but apart from some minor scratches to the body, which you don't see when it's in a case, I'd say it's in almost perfect quality. In terms of operation, the Pixel 2 is more like a point and shoot camera, while the P20 Pro is more like a DSLR, where you need to play with the settings and modes to get the most out of it. Signs of wear on the body and screen, may have visible dents and scratches that do not affect the performance of the phone. The Mate 10 Pro did this last year – but it is the first time a screen like it has made an appearance on the firm’s P-branded flagship. Coupled with 6GB of RAM, this powerhouse should ensure seamless video or photo editing and gaming performance.

All performance data in the foregoing pages are theoretical values obtained by Huawei internal laboratories through tests carried out under particular conditions.Both were shot in RAW and I’ve done some quick curve and colour adjustment trying to make the two photos look as close as possible.

Personally, I don't find it as intrusive as the iPhone's notch as the bar doesn't invade content, such as webpages, maps, or images, just the Android Navigation bar. It still does fail to recognise me occasionally (so it's nice to have the fingerprint sensor as a backup), and it only relies on the front-facing camera, so it's not as secure as Apple's FaceID.

The screen’s OLED panel also delivers unbeatable contrast levels – our colorimeter reported a perfect score and the P20 Pro’s maximum brightness is capable of reaching a sunlight-friendly 387cd/m2. But if you don't want to fork out so much money and want a perfectly functional Android device, the P30 seems to fit the bill.