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Huawei P20 Pro

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Over the past couple of years, the imaging technology built into smartphones has improved in leaps and bounds. Huawei's most recent offering, the P20 Pro, is without doubt the most interesting yet. Not only is it the first to use three camera modules, it's co-developed with a ‘proper' camera company – Leica, no less. Huawei has also invested heavily in a huge advertising campaign with the ambitious tagline ‘A renaissance in photography. Is this all just hype, or could the P20 Pro be the ideal carry-everywhere camera for serious photographers?

Design

Physically, the P20 Pro is a very attractive device. Its glass-and-metal body has smoothly curved edges, and is waterproof to the IP67 specification, meaning it should survive immersion in shallow water for 30 minutes. Three colour options are available, Black, Midnight Blue, and

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