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The History and Evolution of Smartphone Photography

Since the time, camera was invented 170 years ago, people have invented many different and creative ways to capture a moment on a photo. Out of them, total of 11 photographic processes mark the evolution of photography. These photographic processes include traditional chemical processing methods such as Daguerreotype and wet plate processing, as well as modern methods adopted by Polaroid, Leica and smartphone makers. 
 
These days, smartphones are the most important go-to tool for people to capture and document their daily lives. Mobile photography has seen an explosive growth due to technological advancement and due to this, it easily enables everyone to be a photographer. 
 
But it is only been 18 years since the first camera phone, Sharp and J-Phone’s J-SH04, was invented. This article will walk you through the history of camera phone development and evolution of smartphone photography through the years, and will look into the future of smartphone photography. 
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</script> <h2>The History and Evolution of Smartphone Photography</h2> 
Back in 2000, the first phone camera was a big deal and innovative—but it would have no practical meaning for today’s users since it was only producing 100K Pixels images. It is really surprising that just after four generations of development, mobile photography is a mainstream function and dual-cameras are a must-have feature of smartphones. 
 
In early 2018, Huawei even released the<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/07/huawei-p20-pro-review-features-specs.html" target="_blank"> first 40MP Leica Triple Camera smartphone Huawei P20 Pro</a> in the world. Today, camera phones have all but replaced digital cameras. People are instinctively taking pictures with smartphones everywhere, from tourist attractions to galleries to concerts. 
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The First Generation (2000 - 2003) : Camera Phones Started to Emerge and the Selfie Invention 
 
In 2000, the "256-color" display came into existance and the first to feature a camera that was 100K Pixels (352x228). Although the camera resolution was low, the phone came with a selfie camera. 
 
The Second Generation (2004 - 2014) : Smartphones Camera Come to the Forefront 
 
The introduction of smart operating systems and powerful hardware made devices capable of working on complex algorithm, mobile cameras more powerful, and camera resolution also improved down to the Megapixel level. As the hardware advanced, imaging quality improved as well. 
 
Many image editing apps started to emerge in the app stores. From that point on, photo-editing apps became indispensable to smartphone users. Additionally, numerous photo-taking and photo-sharing apps, <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2017/04/how-to-upload-360-degree-images-on-instagram.html" target="_blank">social media platforms like Instagram</a> became available to users, enabling them to take and share photos at any time. 
 
During this era, many smartphones brands like HTC, LG and Samsung came up with dual camera smartphones but their sole intention nearly in every case was to capture and produce the 3D images and videos. 
 
The Third Generation (2015-2017) : Dual-Camera Revolution 
 
Photography is an art of light. But since phone size limits the camera lens and sensor size, it is impossible to capture as much light as a professional camera like DSLR, that caused the development of phone cameras stalled. 
 
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However, in 2016, Huawei worked with Leica and together they launched a disruptive dual-camera smartphone, <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2016/04/huawei-p9-and-p9-plus-full-hardware-specs-features-price.html" target="_blank">Huawei P9</a>. With two separate sensors, the image quality of Huawei smartphone cameras has been greatly improved. 
 
The Fourth Generation (2018 - Present): The First Triple-Camera Smartphone and AI Photography 
 
The Huawei P20 Pro was released in 2018. With its powerful AI capabilities, the Leica Triple Camera and super telephoto zoom, the P20 Pro beats its competitors and brings revolutionary changes to mobile photography, enabling users to take high-quality professional photos. 
 
In the past few years, Huawei has made breakthroughs in the smartphone market as a result of its large investment in R&D. Kevin Ho, President of Huawei’s Handsets Product Line, shared his thoughts and insights on “The Future of Mobile Photography” At Asia CES 2018 in Shanghai. 
<blockquote>In preparation for the future, Huawei has invested nearly 400 billion RMB in R&D over the past decade, placing us sixth globally in terms of R&D expenditure in 2017. We are committed to developing new imaging technologies. 
 
Today, Huawei is exploring the future of mobile photography through cameras, AI, processors, networks, virtualization and interactive technologies. From the disruptive Dual Camera and Leica color modes to the Leica Triple Camera and AI photography as well as AIS for night shots, Huawei’s advances in smartphone photography are leading the industry.</blockquote>Huawei also holds the global Next-Image Awards every year, a social contest that is broken down into six categories. In 2017, there were more than 150,000 submissions to the contest. Huawei has always been committed to constantly improving the optical performance and image quality of mobile cameras. 
 
Smartphone photography is going to achieve much more in the next few years with more advancement in the hardware and software. It would be interesting to see how far it can go.

The History and Evolution of Smartphone Photography

Since the time, camera was invented 170 years ago, people have invented many different and creative ways to capture a moment on a photo. Out...

Sony WF-SP700N, World’s First Automatic Noise Cancelling Splash-proof Wireless Headphones Launched in KSA

Sony MEA has launched the WF-SP700N in-ear earphones that is targeted and developed for sports enthusiasts and music lovers. The WF-SP700N is the world’s first Automatic Noise Cancelling splash-proof truly wireless noise cancelling headphones, and it is not available in KSA. 
 
Sony WF-SP700N is a high quality and fully functional sports earphones that is designed for the fitness lovers who spend time in high intensity cardio classes or yoga sessions and do not want to get caught up in wires or cables. And they are equally useful to anyone who is constantly on the go and needs the freedom from the earphones cables. 
 
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Sony WF-SP700N comes with the digital noise cancelling technology and the splash-proof design. The noise cancelling technology helps users to concentrate better and focus on their training in a noisy gym environment. It also comes with Ambient Sound mode that let user hear the surrounding sounds when needed and wanted when in outdoors or indoors in gym to communicate with fellow gym buddies. 
 
Sony WF-SP700N also features the famous Sony EXTRA BASS™ Sound2 and its combination with Noise Cancelling provides deeper and punchier bass sound. 
 
WF-SP700N comes with an IPX4 rating for being splash-proof, making it possible for people to use them in the rain, or sweat while wearing them without damaging the earphones. It comes with a compact, one-touch-open charging case that charges the earphones two times. The battery life user will get is 3 hours of continuous play. 
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</script> Sony WF-SP700N has NFC one-touch connection with the case and is compatible with the Sony | Headphones Connect app, which now features “Quick Sound Settings” that let users tailor their favourite settings of equalizer and ambient sound control with two taps of the headphones button. 
 
Sony’s Noise Cancelling headphones including the WF-SP700N will be soon optimised for the Google Assistant with an update that will allow users to ask questions, listening to music, making calls and hearing incoming messages on WF-SP700N using Google Assistant. 
 
Sony WF-SP700N is available in Pink, Black and White color options and the price of Sony WF-SP700N earphones in Saudi Arabia is SAR 699.

Sony WF-SP700N, World’s First Automatic Noise Cancelling Splash-proof Wireless Headphones Launched in KSA

Sony MEA has launched the WF-SP700N in-ear earphones that is targeted and developed for sports enthusiasts and music lovers. The WF-SP700N...

OPPO Find X with Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage, 6.42" FHD+ Screen, 16+20 MP Camera Launched in Middle East

OPPO has finally announced its latest flagship smartphone Find X in Middle East in a media event held at Dubai. 
 
OPPO Find X comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage, dual SIM card slots and a 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 401 ppi density. The device runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo OS with ColorOS 5.1 on top of it. 
 
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But the most highlighted feature of OPPO Find X is the design. It comes with slider camera module where camera stays hidden when not in use and user can slide it from the top of the phone when needed. Due to this the screen-to-body ratio of the Find X is very impressive. 
 
On the imaging side, there 16+20 MP dual rear camera provided that comes with HDR, Phase Detection Autofocus and optical image stabilization. It is capable of recording 4K videos and slow motion 480fps videos. On the front side, there is 25 MP camera with Auto-HDR feature. 
 
OPPO Find X is powered by 3730 mAh battery and comes with the VOOC fast charging. The complete list of all hardware specs and features of OPPO Find X smartphone are given below. 
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- 4G LTE with Cat16 LTE Capability 
 
- Dual SIM Slots 
 
- 6.42-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Screen with 1080 x 2340 Pixels Resolution, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio and 401 PPI Density 
 
- 3D Curved Glass Display 
 
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection on Screen and Back Panel 
 
- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 Octa-core (Quad-core 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & Quad-core 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) Processor 
 
- Adreno 630 GPU 
 
- 256 GB Internal Memory 
 
- 8 GB of RAM 
 
- 16+20 MP Primary Camera with Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, f/2.0 Aperture 
 
- 2160P@30fps, 720p@480fps Video Recording 
 
- 25 MP Front-facing Camera with f/2.0 Aperture, Auto-HDR 
 
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS 
 
- ColorOS 5.1 
 
- 3730 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery 
 
- VOOC Flash Charge 5V/4A 20W Fast Battery Charging 
 
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, Hotspot 
 
- Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 
 
- A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS 
 
- USB 2.0 Type-C 1.0 Reversible Connector 
 
- Face ID, Magnetic Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyro, Accelerometer and Proximity Sensors 
 
- 156.7 x 74.2 x 9.4 mm Dimensions 
 
- 186 Grams Weight 
 
OPPO Find X will be available in Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue colors option and the price of OPPO Find X is 3,999 AED for Regular variant and 6,999 AED for Lamborghini Edition.

OPPO Find X with Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage, 6.42" FHD+ Screen, 16+20 MP Camera Launched in Middle East

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Transform Your Smartphone into a Mobile Office With These Apps (Interactive Infographic)

Since the first<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/search/label/Mobile%20Phones" target="_blank"> smartphones</a> were introduced to the market, mobile apps have grown tremendously in their popularity. Actually, the whole industry has grown along with them. And now, everybody wants to become a part of this fast-growing industry, because it opens up countless possibilities, especially for young developers. 
 
Nowadays, almost everything is possible with the help of <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/search/label/Applications" target="_blank">mobile apps</a>. For example, you can <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2011/04/top-6-online-image-editing-tools.html" target="_blank">edit photos and videos</a>, book flights and hotel rooms, find delicious recipes, learn foreign languages and the list goes on. Business people weren't left out either. Since <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2013/03/best-business-apps.html" target="_blank">business apps </a>are the most lucrative ones, therefore plenty of innovations take place in this category of apps. Most often than not, these are all apps that can make the lives of business people stress-free and drastically improve their work productivity. 
 
You probably hear word productivity wherever you go and on every corner, right? It's completely normal since just like mobile apps, word <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2011/11/5-iphone-apps-to-increase-productivity.html" target="_blank">productivity </a>also grew in its popularity. It is now used by everyone, from big company CEOs, basketball players, formula 1 drivers all the way to professors, accountants and investors. 
 
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But, what does it actually stands for? It can stand for a lot of things, every industry is interpreting it in its own way but. However, there is also one widely accepted definition: it is a measure of the efficiency of a machine, person, system, engine, factory, etc., in turning inputs into valuable outputs. When we think of our own productivity or the productivity of our employees, we usually think of how much we or they can achieve in one day or hour. 
 
In the business world, productivity is measured exactly the same the only difference is the metrics we use. They can differ from one industry to another, and they can be all kind of things like a number of closed deals, contracts signed, emails send and so on. 
 
Usually, people are most productive when they are in their own traditional work environment like their office spaces. If they would like to stay productive while traveling, the only option is to use some <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2015/03/best-android-productivity-apps.html" target="_blank">clever and innovative mobile apps</a>. This is why business people are the big fans of productivity mobile apps. Most of those apps allow them to bring their work and even the whole offices with them on a business trip. 
 
This is why we decided to share with you one really interesting interactive infographic made by people from <a href="https://www.cometdocs.com/" target="_blank">Cometdocs</a>. It will show you what mobile apps can completely replace your traditional office equipment like sticky notes, printer, and documents cabinet. Just click on the blue dots in order to find out what app replaces the selected office element. 
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EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Software Review

Are you looking for free data recovery software?. There are many free data recovery software programs on the market but some of them just aren't very good. Let's have a look at one of the better data recovery products on the market called EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to see how it measures up. 
 
Why Data Recovery? 
 
Sometimes you delete important files without even realizing that you're doing it. When this happens to you may be scrambling trying to recover the data but aren't able to do so. One way that you can recover data is to use a data recovery wizard. 
 
These programs help you recover data so that nothing is lost. This can be critical if you need important data that has been deleted but you have to access it again. The data recovery wizard will allow you to access that data so you can view and use that data. 
 
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• Your operating system has crashed and you need to recover files to get the system up and running again 
• You accidentally delete a critical file that causes your operating system to malfunction 
• You install a new program but that program changes your operating system in a way that can't be recovered from a simple backup 
 
EaseUS Software Is exceptional data recovery software. This file recovery software is easy to use in just a few simple steps. There isn't easy to use recovery wizard and it will guide you through the process to locate and then recover all the files that you need from devices such as hard drives, laptops, USB sticks, memory cards, your digital camera, and other similar devices. 
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Nokia 6.1 Plus with Snapdragon 636, 4 GB RAM, 5.8" FHD+ Screen, 16+5 MP Camera Announced

Nokia 6.1 Plus that was launched earlier in China as Nokia X6 is officially launched now. 
 
Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 processor, 4GB RAM, a notched 5.8 inches screen with 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio and 432 ppi density. The IPS LCD screen is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo OS and comes with Android One branding. 
 
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The amount of internal storage is 64GB and the SIM 2 slot can be used as microSD card slot and it support up to 400GB of memory card. There is a fingerprint sensor provided on the back of the device. 
 
On the imaging side, Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with 16+5 MP dual-rear camera setup where the secondary camera is used as the depth sensor for creating nice bokeh effects in the images captured. One the front side, there is single 16MP camera provided for taking selfies and video calling purpose. 
 
Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0 and is powered by 3060 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast battery charging. 
 
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone are given below. 
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- 4G LTE with Cat4 VoLTE Capability 
 
- Hybrid Dual SIM Slots 
 
- 5.8-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD Screen with 1080 x 2280 Pixels Resolution, 19:9 Aspect Ratio and 432 PPI Density 
 
- 2.5D Curved Glass Display 
 
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection on Screen and Back Panel with 93% Glass Surface Area 
 
- Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Octa-core Processor 
 
- Adreno 509 GPU 
 
- 64 GB Internal Memory 
 
- 4 GB of RAM 
 
- microSD Card Support up to 400 GB (Uses SIM 2 Slot) 
 
- 16+5 MP Primary Camera with Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash 
 
- 2160P@30fps Video Recording 
 
- 16 MP Front-facing Camera with f/2.0 Aperture 
 
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS 
 
- 3.5mm Audio Jack 
 
- Nokia OZO Audio 
 
- 3060 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery with Super Charge Technology 
 
- Quick Charge 3.0 Fast Battery Charging 
 
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, Hotspot 
 
- Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 
 
- A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS 
 
- USB 2.0 Type-C 1.0 Reversible Connector 
 
- Magnetic Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyro, Accelerometer and Proximity Sensors 
 
- 147.2 x 71 x 8 mm Dimensions 
 
Nokia 6.1 Plus will be available in Blue, Black and White colors option and the price of Nokia 6.1 Plus for 4GB RAM version is around US$ 230. 
 
Nokia 6.1 Plus is expected to be launched in Middle East in the second week of September.

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GIVEAWAY - 4 HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ Smartphones

<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/04/htc-desire-12-plus-features-specs-price.html" target="_blank">HTC Desire 12 and </a><a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/04/htc-desire-12-plus-features-specs-price.html" target="_blank">Desire 12+</a> are two of the most beautiful Android smartphones in their price segment. And the good news is that Geeky Stuffs and HTC MEA team is giving away total four HTC Desire 12 and 12+ to you. 
 
HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ are affordable Android smartphone and are built to attract the young consumers with a big 720p HD+ 18:9 edge-to-edge widescreen, beautifully slender design, dual-SIM slots and dual camera setup on high-end model. HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ sports a durable acrylic glass back surface, seamless frame and curved edges for a luxurious feel. 
 
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There will be total four latest HTC Desire smartphones - two Desire 12 and two Desire 12+. Each week there will be a new giveaway and one lucky winner will be selected randomly for it. A participant can participate in all four giveaways but one person can win only one giveaway. 
 
The competition is very easy to follow and participate. You just need to read the terms and conditions and enter in the giveaway by performing the simple tasks using the below giveaway widget. Few tasks are repetitive in nature and you can perform them everyday to earn additional points. 
 
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<script type="text/javascript" src="https://js.gleam.io/e.js" async="true"></script> HTC Desire 12 comes with Mediatek MT6739 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, PowerVR GE8100 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. There is microSD card slot provided as well that supports up to 400GB of memory card. The device is powered by a 2730 mAh battery. 
 
It features a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and capable of recording 1080p full HD videos. On the front side, there is a 5MP camera provided that can record 720p HD videos. 
 
HTC Desire 12+ comes with more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 octa-core processor with Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, 13MP+ 2MP rear cameras to create bokeh effect in the images,to let you refocus photos after the shot is captured and provide better low-light imaging. On the front side also, camera is improved to 8MP. It comes with a bigger 2965 mAh battery. 
 
So participate in this HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ giveaway, try your luck and share with your friends and family for an opportunity to win these nice smartphones too.

GIVEAWAY - 4 HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ Smartphones

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The History and Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy Note Smartphones (Infographic)

After the catastrophe that was the <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2016/08/samsung-galaxy-note-7-specs-features-price.html" target="_blank">Galaxy Note 7</a>, Samsung created the Galaxy Note 8. Aimed to improve Samsung's fortunes after the Note 7 debacle, Samsung did not take a tried and tested route They rather went all out ditching the boring Note look and created a sleek and modern design for the latest Note. 
 
The Note 8 had curved edges and long 18:9 display with minimal bezels which oozed quality and style. Switching up its game, the <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2017/07/samsung-galaxy-note-fan-edition-specs-features.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy Note 8</a> housed dual cameras of 12 MP each (a first for Samsung). 
 
Incorporating many features and with upgrades to the existing features, Samsung’s Note 8 has managed to revive the Samsung Galaxy Note series. Despite the losses faced by the smartphone giant, Samsung has managed to hit back with a better and more advanced version of the Note series. Letting go of the old bulky and standard design the company used for the Note series, Samsung Note 8 hits well with the Note lovers and users. 
 
But the Note 8 which was one of the most popular phones for Samsung, is now replaced by the Galaxy Note 9. The Note 9 comes with an all new improved stylus with Bluetooth compatibility, a brighter display and a much larger 4000mAh battery. With each new launch, it's always great to reminisce the past, and to do just that, <a href="https://hometop.in/best-laptop-under-rs-30000/">Hometop came up with</a> a cool infographic that looks at the history and timeline of the Samsung Galaxy Note smartphones right from the <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2011/10/samsung-galaxy-note-specifications.html" target="_blank">very first Galaxy Note in 2011</a> all the way to the Note 9. 
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</script> <h2>The History and Evolution of the Samsung Galaxy Note Smartphones (Infographic)</h2> 
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Huawei Nova 3i with Kirin 710, 4GB RAM, 6.3" FHD+ Screen, 24+2MP Front Cam launched

Huawei has officially announced the Huawei Nova 3i smartphone in Saudi Arabia. The device is currently available for pre-booking with several authorized retailers in Saudi Arabia from today, 2nd August. 
 
Few of the highlighted feature of Huawei Nova 3i are 16+2 MP dual-rear camera setup where 2MP camera is used depth sensor and to create bokeh effect in the images, Kirin 710 processor, 6.3- inch FullView display with nearly 83% screen-to-body ratio and 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution and 4GB RAM. 
 
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Just like the <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/07/huawei-nova-3-specs-features-price-saudi-uae.html">Huawei Nova 3</a>, Huawei Nova 3i is also designed and targeted at the young consumers. It comes with dual-front camera setup with a 24 MP AI-enhanced front-facing camera and a 2 MP depth sensor to capture the depth and the Bokeh effect in the image. 
 
The AI in the Huawei Nova 3i automatically recognizes the scene, identifying both the user and background, and provides enhancement based on the AI to the subject and background both. 
 
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of Huawei Nova 3i are given below. 
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</script> <h2>Huawei Nova 3i : Full Hardware Specs and Features</h2> 
- Dual SIM Slots (Uses Memory Card Slot as SIM 2 Slot) 
 
- 4G LTE Capability 
 
- 6.3-inch IPS LCD Screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels Resolution, 19:9 Aspect Ratio and 409 PPI 
 
- Hisilicon Kirin 710 Octa-core (Quad-core 2.2 GHz A-73 and Quad-core 1.7 GHz A-53) Processor 
 
- Mali-G51 GPU 
 
- 128 GB Internal Storage 
 
- 4 GB of RAM 
 
- Supports microSD Card up to 256 GB, Uses SIM 2 Slot 
 
- Dual 16 MP (f/2.2) + 2 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, HDR, Panorama 
 
- 1080p@30fps Video Recording 
 
- Dual 24+2 MP Front-facing Camera with HDR, 1080p Full HD Video Recording 
 
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS 
 
- EMUI 8.2 
 
- 3340mAh Non-removable Lithium-ion Battery 
 
- Fast Battery Charging 
 
- 3.5mm Audio Jack 
 
- MicroUSB v2.0 
 
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct 
 
- Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD 
 
- A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS 
 
- Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro and Magnetic Compass Sensors 
 
- 157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm Dimensions 
 
- 169 g 
 
Huawei Nova 3i will be available in Black and Iris Purple color options and is currently available for pre-booking. The price of Huawei Nova 3i is 1,299 SAR.

Huawei Nova 3i with Kirin 710, 4GB RAM, 6.3" FHD+ Screen, 24+2MP Front Cam launched

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Nokia Mobile brings the Classic Snake Game on Facebook Camera as AR Filter on Android and iOS

One of the most popular game in the history of mobile phones is the classic Snake game that ruled the world of <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2017/07/new-nokia-105-nokia-130-2017-specs-feature-price.html" target="_blank">Nokia feature phones</a> and later came to smartphones in various versions. And now Nokia is officially bringing the fun of this classic Snake game on your smartphone and social media. 
 
Nokia collaborated with Facebook to bring the Snake game in the form of AR (Augmented Reality) on Facebook smartphone app with the help of Snake Mask and Snake Real World filters. 
 
You can play it anywhere and with the help of Facebook Live integration, you can also broadcast your gameplay live to the Facebook news feed, allowing your friends to join you in the game. 
 
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The brand new Snake Mask on the Facebook Camera uses the front-facing camera of Nokia smartphones running on Android™ OS or any Android smartphones of other brands along with the iOS running devices to allow users to turn themselves into the iconic Snake character and reacts to the motion of the player’s face. While the Snake Real World uses the rear camera of the smartphone for the fun. 
 
To celebrate the release of the updated Nokia classic, comedian and YouTuber Matt Keck, the man behind the accidentally hilarious viral sensation “I’m a Snake” which received 23 million hits on YouTube, tested out Snake on Facebook camera. Matt has recreated his own viral hit, this time using the Snake Mask filter to show off the brilliant new features. 
 
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Pekka Rantala, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of HMD Global said: 
<blockquote>The world famous game snaked its way back into people’s hearts at MWC in 2017, when we announced Snake for Facebook Messenger. It was designed for a new social generation; fans could invite friends to play and share scores making it even more playable than first time round. This was the first time in Snake’s history that it went onto a universal channel, rather than a device preload, and it gained 121 million players around the world. 
 
Now we launch an even more immersive experience to fans by allowing them to be the snake itself and eat the apples with filters available on Facebook camera – here at HMD Global we are bringing the much-loved gaming icon to a new AR era.</blockquote>As mentioned above, the Snake Mask and Snake Real World effects are available universally on the Facebook camera on all <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/search/label/Android" target="_blank">Android</a> and <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/search/label/iPhone" target="_blank">iOS devices</a>, not just <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/04/nokia-8-sirocco-nokia-7-plus-nokia-6-2018-nokia-1-nokia8110-saudi.html" target="_blank">Nokia Android smartphones</a>. 
 
<h2>How to Play the Snake Game on Facebook Camera</h2> 
1. Launch the Facebook smartphone app on your Android or iPhone device. 
 
2. Tap on the camera icon on the top left to open Facebook Camera. 
 
3. Scroll and look for the Snake Mask and tap on it. 
 
4. Ssstart to play 
 
HMD Global is encouraging players to share the most unusual places they play the Snake game on Facebook Camera using the hashtag #imasnake2 on social media.

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Sony launches RX100 VI with 20.1MP ZEISS Broad Zoom Lens, 315-Point Hybrid AF, Super Slo-Mo Recording

Sony has launched the RX100 VI (model DSC-RX100M6) camera in Saudi Arabia under its popular Cyber-Shot RX100 series of premium compact cameras. Along with the also RX100 VI camera, Sony also announced the VCT-SGR1 - a new compact and multipurpose Shooting Grip best suited for its RX0 and RX100 series of cameras . 
 
Sony RX100 VI is the first camera under the RX100 models that comes with ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mmi F2.8 – F4.5 - a high magnification zoom lens. It features one-inch stacked 20.1 MP Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and an upgraded BIONZ X™ image processor with a front-end Large-Scale Integrated (LSI) chip that maximizes processing speed and optimizes image quality in all shooting environments. For connectivity, it comes with Wi-Fi®, NFC™ and Bluetooth®. 
 
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Sony RX100 VI also features a fast Hybrid AF system with 315-point Phase-Detection AF points on the sensor that cover approximately 65 per cent of the sensor and contrast-detection AF to provide the super fast focus speed of 0.03 seconds, the world’s fastest AF acquisition time for 1.0-type sensor cameras. It is capable of shooting at up to 24 fps at full resolution with continuous AF/AE tracking providing buffer limit of up to 233 images and can record 4K resolution videos with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. 
 
The RX100 VI comes with two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) aspherical glass elements, eight aspherical lens elements and four AA (Advanced Aspherical) lenses that contributes in the imaging by high powered zoom lens of both 24-70mm and 70-200mmi focal lengths. The lens also features built-in Optical SteadyShotTM image stabilization that is equivalent to a 4.0-stop faster shutter speed and contributes in shake-free imaging and removes blurriness even in a low-light condition or while zooming in. 
 
Sony RX100 VI is the first camera in the RX100 series to feature Sony’s advanced High-density Tracking AF technology, which concentrates AF points around a subject to improve tracking and focus accuracy. The popular Eye AF technology is also available with approximately 2x the tracking performance of the current RX100 series model . It also comes with the LCD touch focusing and touchpad focus point control that let users drag their fingers to select the ideal focus points of their choice. 
 
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Sony RX100 VI also comes with a high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter with maximum shutter speed of up to 1/32000 second. It helps in reduceing the “rolling shutter” effect commonly experienced with fast moving subjects. An electronic shutter and a mechanical shutter mode, both are provided if required by the user. 
 
This is the first time in a Cyber-shot camera that the RX100 VI features 4K HDR compatibility, thanks to its new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile that offers an instant HDR workflow solution. Other than this many pro video features are included as well like S-Log3/S-Gamut3, 120p Full HD mode, Picture Profile, proxy recording and more. Sony RX100 VI is also capable of recording Super Slow Motion video at either 240fps, 480 fps or 960 fps . 
 
Sony RX100 VI comes with a high-contrast 2.35 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ with ZEISS® T* Coating and the Electronic View Finder itself retracts in and out of the camera body based on user preference, and can be activated instantly by a single One-push Access button as well. The touchscreen of RX100 VI allows user to activate the touch shutter by tapping the back LCD screen. There is a zoom lever provided with customizable zoom speeds and the LCD that can be rotated 180 degrees upward or 90 degrees downward. 
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</script> Sony MEA also launched the new VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip for RX0 and RX100 series cameras. This accessory is a vertically-oriented shooting grip with adjustable angles 70 degrees up or 100 degrees down. It can be attached to Sony’s RX0 and RX100 series of cameras using Multi/Micro USB Terminal and is ideal for vlogging, travel photography, self-portraits. 
 
VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip comes with several physical buttons including shutter release, REC stop/start and zoom functionality, allowing easy fingertip control for both right and left handed usage. The bottom of VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip can also be spread-out and used as a tripod. 
 
Shuichi Mugitani, Head of Marketing, Sony Middle East and Africa said : 
<blockquote>The strength of Sony is that we develop all key camera components such as advanced image sensors, image processors, lenses and software algorithms in-house. The new RX100 VI is the latest in the premium compact RX series, with advanced capabilities that combine extensive zoom, professional image quality and the versatility for still image and video. 
 
The sleek design and long zoom lens make it particularly useful for travel and lifestyle photography enthusiasts. Given the growing number of travel and lifestyle bloggers in the UAE, we believe this product will be a valuable addition to the premium compact camera segment, setting a new benchmark in performance, functionality and design.</blockquote>The price of Sony RX100 VI is 4,899 SAR and it will be available at Modern Electronics stores across the Kingdom in La Terra Mall and International Market in Jeddah; Dar Al Wakalat, Akariah 3 Mall and Granada Center in Riyadh; and Dammam store from 5th August. 
 
The price of Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip is SAR 409 and it will be available in Saudi Arabia from 1st September.

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Which is the Best Smartphone Fast Battery Charging Technology? - Comparison of Fast Charging Standards

<a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2012/03/mobile-phone-addiction-5-signs-you-are.html" target="_blank">Humans and smartphones</a> are like bread and butter- they are inseparable. The smartphones of today are so advanced that we are dependent on them for everything. In fact you don't even have to touch them to access certain features with <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2014/10/how-apple-siri-microsoft-cortana-works.html" target="_blank">touchless voice controls</a> making it to smartphones. But with so much technology being packed into smartphones, they last much less than phones of yesteryears which boasted of at least a week's battery life. But with manufacturers now <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2011/10/top-5-tips-to-improve-battery-life-on.html" target="_blank">optimizing their software and hardware for better battery life</a>, they have now turned towards <a href="https://hometop.in/best-smart-phone-under-rs-15000-india/" target="_blank">faster-charging solutions</a> so you don't have to catch a short nap before your phone is fully charged. 
 
While fast charging is a great solution to a genuine problem, a small issue that arises from it is there are too many standards. As a <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2012/11/best-iphone-meme-apps.html" target="_blank">famous internet meme </a>goes, every manufacturer aims to reduce the multiple standard mess by launching a new standard which eventually adds to this mess. 
 
A look at the <a href="https://hometop.in/comparison-smartphone-fast-charging-standards/" target="_blank">infographic from Hometop</a> shows a lot of standards for fast charging which simply add to the confusion. But we are looking beyond the mess today, to find the fastest charging standard in the smartphone market currently available. 
 
USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) aims to reduce all this clutter by providing a single standard that works for all devices from smartphones to laptops that charge via <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2015/12/usb-type-c-.html" target="_blank">USB-C</a>. What's really good is some of the largest manufacturers like Apple, Google and even Qualcomm are using the USB-PD standard for better uniformity. But the Pixel 2 XL is probably not the best example of USB power delivery as it uses lesser power than the charger can provide. But for future devices, USB-PD seems to be the way forward. 
 
Qualcomm's Quick Charge has been around for a long time and has a much wider reach due to most smartphones today using a processor made by Qualcomm. But Quick Charge 4.0, their latest iteration is slowly beginning to appear on devices and will take some time before we see phones use the full standard. But as a standard, Quick Charge is better supported even by third-party vendors that create a lot of chargers and power banks using the Quick Charge standard. 
 
But what's the use of talking about fast charging if we are not going to talk about the fastest? So what do you feel is the fastest? Obviously, <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/05/oneplus-history-infographic.html" target="_blank">OnePlus Dash Charging</a> right? Well, No. If you look at charging times and charging rate from Hometop's super-cool infographic you can see Huawei's Super Charge marginally beating Dash Charging. 
 
It manages to charge at a rate of 46.57mAh/minute compared to 41.25mAh/minute of OnePlus’ Dash Charge. So we finally have an answer to which is the fastest charging standard currently, it is Huawei's Super Charge found on the Huawei P20, <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/07/huawei-p20-pro-review-features-specs.html" target="_blank">P20 Pro</a> and the <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/06/huawei-honor-gpu-turbo-software-update.html" target="_blank">Honor 10</a>. 
 
So have a look through the infographic and let us know what you feel about the fastest charging standards and the slowest ones in the list. 
 
<h2>A Detailed Comparison of Smartphone Fast Battery Charging Standards (Infographic)</h2> 
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Sony launches SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 Waterproof EXTRA BASS Wireless Speakers

Sony has launched the new SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 EXTRA BASS wireless waterproof and dustproof speakers in Saudi Arabia. With portability, durability, EXTRA BASS sound and a Live Sound mode, these speakers are designed to provide the ultimate music experience to listeners. 
 
As the name suggests, all these three new Sony speakers are focused on to provide the “deep bass” & “punch bass” on bass-oriented music genres like the EDM, Grime and hip-hop. Users can also create a 3D and immersive music experience with the LIVE SOUND mode which creates a concert experience in the living room. 
 
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All three models SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 will be available in three colour options and the fabric of all of them are robust and washable. Sony SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 wireless speakers come with IP67 rating for being waterproof and dust proof. Additionally, they are rustproof as well, so you can use them in the ocean without causing damage. 
 
Sony SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 speakers can connect up to 100 different speakers together. It means users can group them together to create a vast EXTRA BASS sound experience. SRS-XB41 and SRS-XB31 come with 24 hours of battery life while SRS-XB21 provides 12 hours of battery life. 
 
The SRS-XB41 and SRS-XB31 come with with multi-colour line lights and flashing strobe effects to create an EDM atmosphere at home by mixing up great sounds and eye catching light effects. Sony SRS-XB21 has a single colour line light. 
 
A quick comparison of the features and specs of Sony SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 speakers is given below. 
 
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The Sony EXTRA BASS™ range has been extended with these three speakers and is better than ever, and made to be more outdoorsy and durable. 
 
Sony SRS-XB41 is available in black, dark red and dark blue and is priced at SAR 799. Sony SRS-XB31 is available in black, two-tone red, two-tone blue and two-tone yellow and is priced at SAR 599. Sony SRS-XB21 is available in black, red, blue and yellow and is priced at SAR 399. 
 
All three models are currently available in Saudi Arabia.

Sony launches SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 Waterproof EXTRA BASS Wireless Speakers

Sony has launched the new SRS-XB41 , SRS-XB31 , and SRS-XB21 EXTRA BASS wireless waterproof and dustproof speakers in Saudi Arabia. With p...

Huawei P20 Pro : Detailed Hands-on Review

Huawei P20 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone of Huawei under the P-series. It was launched along with the Huawei P20 few months back and comes in the phablet and high-end smartphone category. 
 
We were trying our hands on Huawei P20 Pro since its launch and in this article we are going to share a detailed hands-on review of Huawei P20 Pro with all readers of <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/">Geeky Stuffs</a>. 
 
This review is divided in various section to cover each aspect of the device separately and talk about the pros and cons of each part for better understanding. 
 
<h2>Huawei P20 Pros : Hands-on Review</h2> 
<h3>Retail Box and Unboxing</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro comes in a nice white retail box. Inside the retail box you will find the device, USB cable, charger, earphones, USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter, some booklets and user manual. Unlike previous Huawei flagship smartphones, there is no plastic bumper case provided to protect minor damage and scratches to the device. But it again comes with a screen protector already applied on the screen of the device. 
 
You can watch our Huawei P20 Pro unboxing video below. 
 
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<h3>Design</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro sports a premium unibody design and comes with the combination of glass and metal. The design is quite different compared to Huawei P10 series as Huawei opted to go with smoother and more curved edges this time along with the reflective back panel for few of P20 Pro variant. 
 
On the front side, there is a 6.1-inch screen with 82% screen-to-body ratio that is the best ever among all Huawei flagship smartphones so far. There is a 24MP front camera, fingerprint sensor and a set of sensors provided as well on the front side. The fingerprint scanner does not have even slight bump and it is protected by the Gorilla Glass too just like the screen of the device giving the impression that it is really a premium smartphone. 
 
At the bottom, there is the USB Type-C port and two speaker grills along with the antenna lines. The SIM card slot is provided on the left and there is no microSD card slot provided. On the right, there are volume rockers and power keys. The power key comes with nice texture and red accent to make it apart from other keys. Unfortunately, there is no 3.5mm audio jack provided in the device. 
 
At the top, there are a microphone and an IR blaster along with the two more antenna lines. On the back, there is the triple-camera setup at the top left corner along with the flash, laser autofocus module and Leica branding. Unlike the P10 Plus, there is camera module bump on the back of the device and that. So better to be careful while putting the device on rough surfaces. The Huawei logo is on the bottom left corner of the back. 
 
Also Check : <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2018/04/huawei-p20-pro-top-10-reasons-best-features.html">Top 10+ Reasons Why You Should Buy the Huawei P20 Pro</a> 
 
The back panel of the Black and Twilight color variants is really reflective and gives premium look to the device. Even though the trend of reflective glass back panel was started by HTC, it is adopted by every other smartphone brand now and Huawei tried to add its own idea by adding two colors in the Twilight variant. 
 
The design of the Huawei P20 Pro is really beautiful and shows the effort Huawei is making in providing better craftsmanship to consumer. The device looks premium from every angle. The bezel on the sides are nearly negligible and due to nice screen-to-body ratio, it is still easy to use it with a massive 6.1-inch screen. 
 
Overall the design of Huawei P20 Pro is great and there is nothing negative enough that you would like to point out other than the lack of microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. 
 
<h3>Hardware Specs</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro is powered by Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 970 , recently launched by Huawei. It is the first AI chip and comes with the Neural Processing Unit to bring Artificial Intelligence features on the device.. It consists of a 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 quad-core and a 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 quad-core processor. The GPU used in Huawei P20 Pro is Mali-G72 MP12. It is the combination of the most powerful Huawei SoC and the best Mali GPU currently available. 
 
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It is the same hardware that we have seen earlier on Huawei Mate 10 and so, there is nothing much changed in performance too. The amount of RAM in Huawei P20 Pro is 6 GB and internal storage is 128 GB. 
 
The processor and GPU combination of Huawei P20 Pro is top notch when it comes to performance. We performed various benchmarking tests on our Huawei P20 Pro and the performance of the device was truly flagship in each of them. You can watch our Huawei P20 Pro benchmarking and various speed tests videos below. 
 
Also Check : <a href="http://www.shaanhaider.com/2017/09/huawei-hisilicon-kirin-970-processor-features-specs.html" target="_blank">Everything You Need to Know About Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 970 AI Processor</a> 
 
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Though it is a trend of having hybrid dual-SIM slots in the smartphones these days, Huawei decided to not include one in P20 Pro. If provided, it would surely make a difference to consumers and attract more of them but with 128 GB internal storage on P20 Pro, you will not feel the need of a memory card most probably. 
 
The fingerprint sensor is a multi-purpose tool like previous Huawei smartphones. It is one of the fastest and most accurate fingerprint scanner among smartphones. It can be used to unlock the device, unlock the apps and also as the navigation keys. So user can hide the on-screen navigation keys and use the fingerprint sensor for that. It takes a bit of practice to get used to the swipe gestures on the fingerprint sensor but works like a charm once you are good on it. The placement of the fingerprint sensor is right below the screen and affects screen-to-body ratio negatively. Performance of all other sensors are really good. 
 
The hardware used in Huawei P20 Pro is of top quality and performs brilliantly in everything. It also comes with the IP67 dust/water resistance that was not available on previous Huawei P-series flagship. 
 
<h3>Camera and Imaging</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro comes with world's first triple rear camera setup. One of them is a 20 MP monochrome lens for dedicated black and white photography and another one comes with RGB sensor and 40 MP resolution for color photography. The third one is an 8MP dedicated telephoto lens to provide amazing quality stabilized zoom. 
 
Other specification of rear camera are the Optical Image Stabilization, 3x optical zoom, Leica SUMMILUX lens, phase detection and laser autofocus. There is dual tone dual-LED flash provided too. There is 4-in-1 Hybrid Auto-Focus feature in Huawei P20 Pro that is the combination of laser, phase detection, depth and contrast focus. 
 
The UI is easy to use and a bit changed from previous Huawei flagships and specially designed for P20 Pro. On the viewfinder, user can access to important camera modes, switch between rear and front camera, image and video mode. At the top, there are options provided to change aperture, turn on/off flash and Moving Picture, change color saturation, apply filter and 
use the scanner app. 
 
Watch our detail camera review of Huawei P20 Pro below. 
 
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The most highlighted feature of Huawei P20 Pro camera is the Portrait mode, amazing low-light photography and zoomin capability. Portrait mode is basically the combination of wide aperture mode and Beauty mode. You can turn off the Beauty mode and customize the beautification level but there is no option to make any changes to the depth of field. 
 
This time there is a new inclusion of Lighting Effects in P20 Pro Portrait mode that let you create nice lighting effect on the subject in both color and monochrome mode. The output images are great in quality with lots of details and well defined edges in Portrait mode. 
 
My favorite feature of Huawei P20 Pro is the zooming capability. It captures great 10X zoomed images without losing details and creating any distortions, thanks to the AI Stabilization feature. You can get the idea about the zoom quality of P20 Pro from below image. 
 
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What I love the most about Huawei smartphone camera is that it comes with are lots of nice photography mode like HDR, Good Food, Document Scan etc. Panorama mode works only horizontally, not vertically but performs nicely with lots of details and great quality stitching. Time Lapse in Huawei P20 Pro is still limited to 720p resolution like previous Huawei flagship smartphones but produces great quality video. One major drawback of Time Lapse mode in Huawei P20 Pro is that it does not offer the option to adjust the playback speed of the video. By default, it is set to 15X and you can’t make any changes to it. 
 
Slow Motion video recording works good and editing of the videos recorded in these modes is easy. User can record slow motion videos in either 1080p@120 fps, 720p@240 fps and super slow-motion 720p@960 fps. The output quality is really nice but the 120fps and 240fps Slow Motion mode records audio as well. So when you watch the slowed down the video, audio slows down as well and it sounds really dramatic and funny. 
 
Super Slow-Motion comes with an Auto option that automatically starts recording the video when it detects a moving object. It is a good feature but we noticed some frame drops in 960fps recording that looks odd and sometimes actually spoils the video. Below are few samples of Super Slow-Motion video recording of Huawei P20 Pro. 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">When the wind hits you at 120 kmph, it's time to go 960fps super slow motion... Captured on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HuaweiP20Pro?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HuaweiP20Pro</a> 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tech?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tech</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/smartphones?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#smartphones</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeeMooore?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SeeMooore</a> cc <a href="https://twitter.com/HuaweiPhones?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuaweiPhones</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HuaweiMobile?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuaweiMobile</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HuaweiDeviceUSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuaweiDeviceUSA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HuaweiArabia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuaweiArabia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HuaweiMobileKSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuaweiMobileKSA</a> <a href="https://t.co/XLzOCtXIBa">pic.twitter.com/XLzOCtXIBa</a>— Shaan Haider (@shaanhaider) <a href="https://twitter.com/shaanhaider/status/995560643632812032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2018</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 
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Light Painting mode is very easy to use and produces great result without any pro-level photography skills. It includes four different modes ( Tail Light Trails, Light Graffiti, Silky Water and Star Track) in itself to provide the accurate result. Pro mode is accessible from the viewfinder itself for both color and monochrome photo mode and video mode as well. It let user do lots of manipulation with settings manually and provide great output for photography enthusiast. There is dedicated Night Shot mode is available as well where user can select the shutter speed and ISO as high as 32 seconds and 1600, respectively. Because of the AI stabilization, user can take up to 6 seconds of long exposure shots in handheld mode and the output comes great each time. 
 
Talking about the performance of the camera, Huawei P20 Pro does a brilliant job and it is the best smartphone camera currently. The monochrome mode captures great amount of details. Colored images are captured natively in 10 MP but can also be captured in 40 MP in which 10MP samples are overlapped on each other. Wide aperture and Portrait mode work very nicely and provide good shallow depth of and bokeh effect. The hybrid zoom provides lossless 3x optical zoom with very good amount of details and goes digitally as high as 10X. 
 
Below are few of the picture samples captured on my Huawei P20 Pro and comapred with some other flagship smartphones 
 
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In the Auto mode, the popular Leica Effect is clearly visible. It is the matter of choice whether you like it or not. Many people who are just casual photographers usually like more color saturation and that is why Huawei is smart enough to provide the color saturation level where Standard provides the Leica effect and then there is Vivid for more saturation and Smooth option as well. 
 
Even though HDR mode works well, seems it is on Auto mode by default. Also, it is categorized as a shooting mode itself and you need to go to shooting mode pane and then select it. It would be great if Huawei would provide auto-HDR and Monochrome modes on the viewfinder itself as the Monochrome mode particularly is one of the most highlighted feature of Huawei P20 Pro. 
 
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Huawei P20 Pro records videos from 4K to as low as 720p resolution. The video quality is great and it captures lots of details with pleasant colors but the 60fps option is available only for 1080p resolution. Huawei P20 Pro camera records videos in both H.265 and H.265 codec. So you can select the suitable codec based on your requirements. 
 
It records video with 192Kbps audio for better experience. Pro mode, color saturation, filters, Beauty mode and aperture settings are available for video recording as well and work perfectly. But the Beauty mode and wide aperture mode reduces the video resolution to 720p only. Another drawback here is that the object tracking and digital stabilization is not available for 1080p@60fps and 4K video recording. 
 
Huawei P20 Pro comes with a 24MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture that works perfectly. In bright light, front cam produces very good quality images. There is Beauty mode provided that make you look better but if you choose the higher settings, it gives the person a bit unnatural look at least to the people who see you frequently in real life. 
 
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In the front camera Portrait mode, the bokeh effect is nice and improved a lot since Mate 10 Pro. The edges are very well defined and artifacts are placed well too. But there is no option to adjust the depth of field in Portrait mode, you can only adjust the beauty level. 
 
The 1080p video recording works great as well with lots of details. Like the primary camera, the front camera video quality can be selected from FHD+ to 720p. There is Beauty mode provided for video recording as well but unfortunately, it produces video in 720p HD resolution only by default. 
 
One big drawback of front camera video recording is the sudden color temperature change if the lighting conditions change in the recording. You can get the idea of this issue in the above video when I move my camera from one direction to other.Other than that everything about the front camera of Huawei P20 Pro is great just like the rear camera. 
 
<h3>Software and OS</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro runs on the Android 8.1 Nougat OS and Huawei’s EMUI 8.1 is used on top of it. This brings best of both world to the device. EMUI is a very feature rich, productive and user friendly UI. 
 
The speed of EMUI 8.1 is very nice and you will rarely feel any lag on it. You can select the UI with or without App Drawer depending on your choice. There is option to quickly search anything right from any screen with one swipe. There is a floating Navigation Dock provided that provides the same option as the navigation keys. Easy Mode on Huawei P20 Pro let user remove most of the feature and make it easier for elders to use the phone. 
 
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The quick toggle screen comes with lots of options as well. There are many different methods provided to capture screenshots. EMUI’s popular Knuckle Gestures are there to perform some specific tasks quickly. Settings part is reorganized well and few common settings are moved to a new sections that can cause a bit confusion to users in the beginning. It comes with the Face Unlock feature that works perfectly as well 
 
There is a screen recorder provided that works okay but includes the duration counter that looks bad in the recorded video. Also the FPS is low and if you try to record a video or fast action game using the native screen recorder app then, you will find framed drops and lags in the recorded video. 
 
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There are two method of dual screen or split screen provided, one is the regular Android way and another one is EMUI’s Knuckle Gesture based and a bit difficult than the original Android method. Huawei has now also introduced its own app store called App Gallery from where user can download apps and games. 
 
User can apply themes from the Huawei Theme Store to give new look to their device and customize them a lot as well. Huawei's Health app provide detailed information about your physical activity and also shows the steps count on the lock screen. 
 
EMUI 8.1 is very feature rich and the ease of access it brings to user, make it one of the best and most productive UI for sure. 
 
<h3>Screen and Display</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro comes with a huge 6.1-inch screen. As mentioned above, the screen-to-body ratio is a bit low with 82% and comes with an AMOLED screen with 3D curved glass and 16.7M colors reproduction. 
 
With 1080 x 2240 pixels resolution, you will get 408 PPI. So you will not notice any pixels on the screen and will enjoy the super sharp and crisp display. It comes with unspecified version of Corning Gorilla Glass protection and will protect the screen from minor impacts and damage. As mentioned above, there is also a pre-fitted screen protector provided on the device. 
 
Huawei P20 Pro also comes with a new Natural Tone feature that let the display automatically adjusts colour temperature based on ambient lighting for a consistent paper-like viewing experience along with Eye Comfort and manual color temperature adjustment. 
 
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For people not comfortable with big screens, there is one-hand UI provided too. As mentioned earlier, there is Split Screen option as well for better productivity. Screen brightness is really nice and good enough to use the device outdoors in bright sunlight without any issue. The viewing angles are nice as well. Response to touches are quick and accurate all the time. 
 
There is Night mode provided that let user reduce the blue light being emitted from the screen and so provide an easy viewing experience in low light condition. User is also having the option to customize the color pattern according to their need. 
 
Overall the screen and display quality of Huawei P20 Pro is nice and pleasing. The screen is big, bright, sharp and comes with good sunlight visibility and view angles. 
 
<h3>Gaming and Entertainment</h3> 
When it comes to gaming, Huawei P20 Pro performs brilliantly and the credit goes to the powerful processor and the best Mali GPU currently available. The 3D graphics rendering is smooth and graphics come with lots of details. You will not feel any lag or frame drops while playing the most high-end games on it. 
 
Even though Huawei P20 Pro comes with a metal body, it does not get much hot if you play high-end games for longer duration. The big full HD screen and stereo speakers contribute too in enhancing the gaming experience of user. 
 
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Along with the Google’s Play Music, there is also a music app by Huawei provided and it comes with some nice features. The audio output from the speakers is loud and clear, thanks to the Dolby Atmos. The sound quality from provided earphones is great. Unfortunately, it does not come with a 3.5mm audio jack too but a USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter is provided in the box. While holding the device horizontally, the earpiece converts into a speaker to provide better audio experience in stereo mode. 
 
It also supports the HWA (High-Resolution Wireless Audio) that plays and transfer Hi-res audio files wirelessly to compatible Bluetooth headsets for an amazing audio experience wirelessly. 
 
The big screen is good to watch the videos and play games. The included Video app does not do much than compiling all videos in the device at one place and letting you trim videos. But it supports nearly every video codec and format available and you will enjoy watching videos on it for sure. 
 
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<h3>Productivity</h3> 
As already mentioned, EMUI is full of productive features. It comes with Desktop Mode that let user convert an external display into a PC by connecting it to Huawei P20 Pro without the need of any special dock, just by using any USB Type-C to HDMI cable for this purpose. Huawei P20 Pro is one of the few smartphone to come with the ARCore feature that let you enjoy augmented reality on your smartphone. You can use it for various purposes like creativity, education, entertainment and business in many different ways. 
 
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The Email app is good and easy to use. The included file manager called Files is useful and comes with extra features like Safe where user can hide their files. 
 
There is a Phone Manager app provided as well that let user lock their apps for privacy, boost the device performance by clearing RAM and let user get rid of junk files. The gallery app is feature rich and comes with one of the most powerful image editor in it. As mentioned already, the fingerprint sensor performs multiple tasks instead of just unlocking the device. You can have a look on all EMUI based feature in our below video. 
 
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There are also many more nice and productive features provided in Huawei P20 Pro like One-Hand UI, screen recorders, and you will surely find it useful as your primary smartphone and daily driver. 
 
<h3>Battery</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro comes with 4000 mAh Li-Po non-removable battery. The battery is big enough but so is the screen size, resolution and processor’s requirements. Still battery of Huawei P20 Pro performs really good, thanks to the AMOLED screen, optimized EMUI and 10nm processor structure. With moderate usage, battery survives more than one day easily and can be managed by tweaking the options to make it last longer as well like reducing the screen resolution or prohibiting the apps to run in the background. 
 
There are few power saving modes provided as well that reduces the device performance and restricts many hardware functionality to increase the battery life. 
 
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The SuperCharger provided in the box is capable of charging the device from 0% to 58% in just 30 minutes but the quick charging technology on Huawei P20 Pro only works with the provided USB cable and charger. If you try to use a different cable, you will get lower charging speed at 2A or even 1A sometimes. 
 
<h3>Conclusion</h3> 
Huawei P20 Pro is one of the best and most powerful smartphone currently available in the market. It comes with an eye-catching design, beautiful screen, best ever smartphone camera with additional features like dedicated monochrome sensor and telephoto lens, great performance, top quality fingerprint sensor, feature-rich and productive EMUI along with a moderate battery life. 
 
Among this year’s flagship smartphones, Huawei P20 Pro is definitely at a very good and strong position and can give tough competition to every smartphone in all aspects. Specially for photography enthusiast, this is the best smartphone for sure. 
 
Overall, Huawei P20 Pro is a great phone and score brilliantly in every aspect. If you are planning to buy a smartphone with great design, nice performance, camera and features, Huawei P20 Pro will serve you well.

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