Huawei P50 Pro Hands-On: w/ Camera Test vs S21 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro

I got the chance to borrow the Huawei P50 Pro for about eight hours thanks to Trinity Electronics so I took it out for an afternoon and evening. This is a real world test of the Huawei P50 Pro with a Kirin 9000 SoC. #P50Pro #HarmonyOS
Trinity Electronics' Facebook page: trinityelectronic
TIME CODES:
0:00 - P50 Pro main camera footage
0:46 - P50 Pro ultra-wide camera footage
1:08 - P50 Pro display
1:19 - P50 Pro camera overview
2:13 - P50 Pro selfie camera footage
4:30 - P50 Pro zoom samples
6:45 - P50 Pro night photo and video samples
7:32 - P50 Pro battery life
10:25 - P50 Pro software -- HarmonyOS 2.0

[@bensgadgetreviews]

My written hands on with more samples here www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p50-pro-hands-on

[@abirhasan5173]

You should have covered more about how the Harmony os is in this phone..

[@skelleboy4650]

Thanks a ton for this Ill check it out

[@lorenzocannillo5527]

We need a comparison with other phone

[@CerealforProtein]

Bruh, id be cautious regarding the Hong Kong being outside of China topic. I know its a big issue in that part of the world.

[@mangekyou329]

I will be honest I got a OnePlus 9pro 6weeks ago and I miss my mate 20pro with emui on it. It's at least a league above oxygen os. Emui was much more refined thought trough. I really miss Huawei if they bring banger phones like the mate series again i say bye google hello harmony

[@CamboSpaceandScienceOfficial]

That's what I'm waiting for, thank you so much brother!

[@user-dl3mp3xg5y]

Yes

[@MuhammadHussain-xo9hn]

But google service not working.

[@MebiManga]

I was really surprised by the vlogs taken by the main camera, the details were pretty sharp and stabilisation was great!

[@dannygrant251]

yeah .. imagine if it was taken with a great smartphone gimbal out there .. that would be amazing .. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kop1986]

Yep as much as I love my p30 pro stabilisation on the main video is not great. I don't know if I'm missing something in settings maybe

[@Helghast73]

The zoom cleanup and stabilisation was nuts, business as usual then regarding camera quality. Good stuff man 👍

[@kevinlee5737]

The most underrated tech utuber ever, you deserve more sub Mr.Ben.

[@thelaughtergrid5462]

They will come back in 2 years but it will be the end of us

[@mvvagner]

utuber huh?

[@MrAudi951204]

I'm actually impressed with the microphone sound quality. This is soo good for vlogging and you don't need any external mic whatsoever.

[@Errcyco]

That camera is pretty amazing. Like nicer then anything else I’ve seen in a phone.. damn sanctions that phone would have sold very well here

[@PoeticSouldj]

Can't wait to upgrade from my p40 to the 50, using a Huawei P40 without gms really taught me alot in the usability of the devices N how they are easy to get used to

[@cunxu2697]

Wow it really is insane how good phone cameras have gotten

[@ABEiiiKU]

Exactly the very important review about the Huawei P50 Pro that I was waiting for. Thank you very much for this Ben. It's the best review thus far on the device.

[@johnnick6333]

One would be blind to not notice how great the cameras, mics and stabilisation is on this phone. I'm an LG fan but I don't deny the greatness of Huawei.

[@pictureengineer9910]

Im also a lg fan in own a Lg V30

[@Frankie_Freedom]

Same...big LG fan, was migrating over to Huawei...rocking the p30 pro after i got rid of all my old LGs might still get this though

[@johna.6031]

Was an LG fan as well... Moved from V40 to Huawei Mate 20 Pro I must admit... Huawei make such damn good phones

[@jzvr5842]

@@pictureengineer9910 Ik looks like he had a gimbal and sounds like he had an external mic, Huawei makes some insane stuff.

[@pictureengineer9910]

@@jzvr5842 yes i noticed that very high quality mic and stabilization wish i could buy this phone here in india

[@gie3973]

So far this is impressive , especially how it's capturing your voice .

[@konyd6754]

Great video as everytime. I was waiting for normal review on this phone and finaly is here. Many thx and it looks great.

[@MrDubaiOffplan]

Ohh i forgot to mention, I got my p50 pro shipped to me in the UAE thanks to this review and thanks to the great guys from trinity. I hope Huawei fix their global political situations soon, as I ❤️ their products.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks! I am glad it got to you. Did you tell Trinity where you found them from?

[@MrDubaiOffplan]

@@bensgadgetreviews I just came back to say that the UAE is finally marketing and releaseing the p50 in the market, while I had mine back in August. But I still need some of those google app updates if someone knows how?

[@omarsalim9562]

How is the battery life

[@MrDubaiOffplan]

@@omarsalim9562 I make lots of calls, whatsapps and videos. Currently using the Hotspot from the p50 so lots of consumption but I always have a charger. Office. Home. Car. One charge would last 2 days for average user.

[@peterxdr]

Thank you so much for this video, no one else seems to be talking about this phone. Which is a shame because it's one of the most fascinating devices this 2021.

[@israelmakinde5546]

I'm happy you put this video out so quickly

[@noahremoroza4527]

I love how raw review you made for this awesome P50 Pro. Indeed Huawei still on top when it comes on smartphone photography. Clearly how great camera is.

[@alexsimon9032]

The sound quality and image stabilization blew my mind hands down

[@lovric600]

Huawei once turned on the "Beast Mode ON" and never intends to turn it off. Once a Beast-Forever Beast 💙👌

[@nyoko555]

I was waiting for your review... thanks ben awesome review as always... simon of trinityelectronics your the man...

[@Mintonb]

Nice,finally a real review. been waiting to see the photos & videos quality ! Hope you will get a change to do full review though.

[@KaizerFaith]

They were so limited on components and still managed to make a competitive product; impressive.

[@aristocrats63]

@DANIEL CHUKWUKERE do you mean Donald Trash ?

[@nilskiemle9556]

The microphone is insane... The sound separation is so clean

[@uriuruiru]

Great job as always. Huawei phone's video quality always surprises me. Ah, and i am waiting for that mix 4 review

[@besmirshkrepa]

Thanks for this Ben! Can always count on you to give us the reviews that no one else will!!!! Would love to see the p50 vs honor magic 3 pro, if you get time. See how they compare now they are apart! 😁

[@lukemothug]

It looks like the Kirin version is better optimized in the camera software than the Sd888 version of the P50 PRO from what I've seen from other reviews! Please do a comparison with the Honor Magic 3 Pro+ thanks Ben Cheers! 👍🏻

[@knowthyself8233]

Danm! That's why I always have some love to Huawei 🔥🔥 Thanks!!! Ben

[@danltm]

Thank you. Been waiting long

[@manilograniglia]

Great video Ben... and congratulations for your collaboration with XDA.

[@ingridkollmer6102]

YES! You are first...bravo and thank you so much for your review! Enjoyed it very much.Gave back the Samsung UltraS21 Ultra and refill in love with my Mate 20.This was a good decision.Nighttime video you would need a gimbal....wonder how that works with the lenses so near to the middle.Merci!

[@MayankSharmaTheAtheist]

Only 6 mins in and already it’s the best camera ever - I wish I could get this in the UK

[@marctabberner7257]

Doubt it will ever come to the UK

[@bilalmustafa7334]

Soon you will get it, because 29th July launched was only for China but in the late August you will find it out in the UK

[@ranjusranjus143]

Buy it online

[@Mapantz1]

I'm in the UK. I bought the P50 Pro 5G 12GB/512GB version from Wonda mobile. 100% trustworthy, and no import charges.

[@breakingthewall2112]

Thanks for the review! Such incredible pics and videos in this review wow I'm impressed and shout out to HK for being a photographers dream location just an amazing city scape to take pictures. It was the first place I got to test out my p30 pro and was just wow. I think as far as specs this is the pro edition and hopefully we will get a pro plus version that will have all those top of the line flagship specs that will be pushing the envelope as usual for Huawei. Aslo I saw a review for the new Honor magic series and holy cow was surprised with what they came out with and can not wait to see your review of that mega phone. Plus side on that one is it has google services so again keep up the great work and thanks again!

[@kevinkev1530]

Those cameras are fire 🔥 😍 zoom is super crisp, nice work been

[@doublelu22]

I can't wait to see comparison with Honor Magic 3 Pro+ . Excited!!! 😍 If they're photo and video quality same as Huawei P50 Pro.

[@joeyyears]

Oh man, I'm so ready to go Google-less with P50 Pro!

[@khalifagabriello8348]

Thanks for the effort, really appreciate your hard work

[@makeitawesome9928]

I love you, dude. i have been following you since p30 pro reviews

[@Nicoalexhernandez]

Wow, it rips the competition apart ! Can't wait to see it coming to Europe. Thanks for the great video !

[@sabr3T]

Can't wait for it to come to Mexico. Sadly, it looks like they don't sell many Huawei phones here, as people don't buy them that much since there are no GMS on Huawei phones. Regardless, I don't care all that much about GMS, so I'm hoping to get my hands on the regular P50 in Mexico when it comes out (Definitely not the Pro, too expensive).

[@fonezndronez5550]

Its had like atleast 6 months extra in order to do so 😆

[@jzvr5842]

@@fonezndronez5550 Even the P40 Pro still beats the S21 Ultra hands down lol.

[@fonezndronez5550]

@@jzvr5842 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 sure it does 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i imagine the lack of google services makes it right fun experience ay 🙄🤣🤣

[@jzvr5842]

@@fonezndronez5550 Using the Mate 40 Pro Plus with no problems here in Canada, nobody needs Google's spy services and Samsung with its horrible post processing can't even beat Huaweis from two years ago lol.

[@fromthefareast2707]

Had Jealous US govt not ban Huawei, this phone would be selling like hot cakes. Impressive Camera ❤️

[@mikem3614]

YES

[@twowheelsandcroissant]

Yeah, unhealthy competition, using politics to do dirty

[@dereklaveau1824]

them cocksu --- i agree 100% HUAWEI shooting it to the moon --- yeah i would want to root / hack ... this phone im so tired of apple / samson -- & XIAOMI kicking BUT !

[@guapo492]

Without 5g that's highly doubtful

[@madgermzmuzic]

Huawei would of taken down Samsung by now

[@amircastilla07]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Its so sad we don't have this phone with a strong presence in the Americas. I was in Hong Kong many years ago and you brought back some memories.

[@twoodcc]

i really enjoy these videos! thanks for making these!

[@jimmyostrom9499]

Huawei never stops to amaze . And surprised me with how amazing their cameras really is 🥰

[@loknathsurofficialdance2427]

My favorite phone series ❤️

[@moussavoubertrand5240]

I have been waiting for this from you for a long time now

[@funzoo1926]

I have been waiting for this review, thanks.

[@yisaleyderleydery9915]

Thanks ben, I'm looking forward to the honor magic and magic pro, very curious situation with honor

[@Dim268]

Insane camera capabilities...I'm still using P30 pro as of the moment and I think it's time to upgrade.

[@mohammadzein504]

The Camera performance on this P50 pro is amazing! The quality of footage and sound are top notch! The exposure and focus is next level. Nicely done Ben👏👏, with the limited time you had with this phone you were able to showcase its superb Camera performance. Thank you for the great Content as Always ✌✌

[@rolandcassiel]

Now that is really a master piece. Yes, you are right about almost everything from huawei's old phones still applies on this one. I am still currently rocking my mate 20 pro, waiting for the harmony OS.

[@paoloenricoleone]

The very first person to show us this beast! Thank you, Ben! The software situation wasn't a deal breaker for me, but unfortunately the lack of 5G is. I'm hoping the Honor Magic 3 Pro can come close to the P50 Pro in the camera department so I can finally upgrade from my Mate 20 (which I love). The footage coming from these cameras looks awesome. Great job, Ben.

[@asheru9254]

This guy been talking about it for 2 years now since the ban kzbin.info/door/FkICVo5QRgt-p2ynagzmAQ

[@x32i77]

Why would you want 5g ?

[@doriansorzano]

Just here to express mate 20 love! Lol it's still a flagship in 2022 imo. I have the pro though

[@naveedofficial2000]

Waiting for another camera comparison between p50pro, s21 ultra and 12 pro max💗💗💗💗

[@philenchymsejour8018]

Great review as always 👏🏿. I'd love to see what you think about the HONOR Magic3 series

[@prbspremiere]

This is how a review is done !! Great content man !!

[@GavinsGadgets]

Great video Ben. The main camera results were excellent!

[@tinioespinal]

I had been waiting for this one. Thanks Ben, great video as usual. I really love the P50 Pro despite the lack of GMS, which I can sure live without. I can notice the leap in image processing quality as advertised by Huawei at the launch event.

[@mastertree2956]

Great review as always. Keep up the good work :D

[@ludovicthibaud3549]

You are the best.. I was so much waiting for this

[@KeEn]

great content!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thanks! 我一直都喜歡看你的片！

[@LordAngelus]

What the hell?! How is the zoom so damn GOOD on the P50 Pro? I knew it was going to be impressive, but it's actually absolutely incredible!!! Huawei did a great job. And so did you Ben (as always). Thanks for covering this phone.

[@RazzTheKid]

Great review and that view is amazing 👍🏼

[@Dare2Blink]

Thanks a million man I have been anxiously waiting for this. If by any chance you get the opportunity it would be fantastic if you could compare it with the new Honor Pro devices, especially the cameras. Would love to see the comparison. Thanks again

[@serge0251]

Damn the white variant looks dope. If this had GMS I'd get this in a heartbeat.

[@largon2008]

This phone looks amazing with great specs. I love owning phones that nobody has in the U.S I might get this one..

[@MrDubaiOffplan]

Thank you for the detailed review, I messaged trinity I hope I can get a p50 pro soon. 👍💪💰

[@arfurdaley6399]

Great solid review …..as always 🙂

[@hassanawodi5888]

The stabilization is almost excellent. Zoom is quite sharp.

[@veerlabalaji6289]

I have been waiting for this video in a while you are rocks as always.

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Amazing hands on video as always Ben's bro

[@NRecob]

Hey Ben, once again, thank you. I think I'm gonna get the P50 Pro.

[@bilalmustafa7334]

Waiting for so long, really appreciated brother. I'm so amazed how P50 Pro kills S21 Ultra in zoom even though S21 Ultra already have 10X optical zoom but Huawei processing engine beats it up easily.

[@LosBlancoo]

Get real. Many comparisons have shown how poor and behind the p50 is. It can never match the S21 Ultra in zoom

[@LordAngelus]

@@LosBlancoo Stop trolling fanboy

[@bilalmustafa7334]

@@LosBlancoo it already beaten it broh, check DXOMarks

[@bilalmustafa7334]

@@LosBlancoo you didn't watch any comparison for both of these devices yet, wait and watch. You'll be amazed with P50 Pro, Huawei achieved 10X optical and 100X digital zoom in 2020 with P40 Pro Plus and Samsung implementation as similar as Huawei did 1 year ago.

[@lukemothug]

@@LosBlancoo it depends which chipset version your talking about the Kirin version is better optimized than the SD 888 in the camera software.

[@limkevin_]

Damnn that main camera is so crisp for vlogging and good mics too! Even the 10x zoom of the P50 Pro is better than the S21 Ultra and Samsung has an optical 10x zoom for the S21U. Really amazing what Huawei can do with cameras.

[@sabr3T]

Ikr! Those cameras are insane.

[@dennycucu5763]

He didnt use camera s21 ultra 108 mp for photo and s21 ultra had mode director view , use camera front and 3 camera behind for shoot..

[@jzvr5842]

@@dennycucu5763 Even P40 Pro is better than S21 Ultra, there is no competition.

[@jzvr5842]

@kiddo halter You are, S21 Ultra has terrible processing just like past Samsung phones.

[@jzvr5842]

@kiddo halter Ok Samsung fanboy.

[@fa_rich]

Wow the camera is never failed, so great! Thanks brooo

[@fcbb8867]

well done Ben, I love watching your phone review videos (especially about Huawei and Honor), it helps people like me to have more accurate information about the phone they are planning to buy. I will try contacting Trinity Electronics, again, thank you very much, good luck

[@nobrains6107]

I still have my P20 Pro. If the P50 uses similar tech, the B&W sensor is what makes it great at low light photography. It takes a B&W pic using that sensor, and a color pic using the main sensor at the same time. The exposure needed for the B&W pic is less, so it gets a good night shot in B&W. It then takes the color info from the (presumably underexposed) main camera and applies it to the B&W pic, to get a well exposed color pic in very low light. I moved to the Samsung Note 20 Ultra earlier this year, and I'd say that for some pics, the P20 is still better. Huawei understand how to combine multiple pics; Samsung, as far as I can tell, only ever use one lens at a time.

[@user-gc3qh5mj5k]

Hi Ben, awesome as always ! 😎 I'm not sure that the main camera sensor is 1/1.28", though. The P40 pro and mate 40pro have this one, but as far as I know, Huawei cannot use Sony sensors anymore. Perhaps it's a smaller, OmniVision one, and that's the reason why they need the monochrome sensor - to achieve the same lowlight results, but with a smaller sensor this time.

[@carlschneider3100]

What??? Huawei not use sony sensor??

[@evil_xsimon3639]

But actually in the launch they said it's a 1/1.28 inch Sony sensor

[@WaytoEU]

Thanks a lot bro..😍😍😍😍😍 i am waiting P50 PRO Review as long . thank you so much 💝💝💝

[@balladioumassi6304]

This is why, we luv you! Excellent video! 👌 👌 You're always the first one who tries smartphone!

[@justinangayan8813]

Damn, I really wish it had Google Services. That camera quality is INSANE!!!!!

[@johncaban4310]

Quick question Ben? Do you think the Honor Magic 3 Pro will compete/ or beat the P50 Pro?

[@venkatesan8266]

I was eagerly waiting for P50 series videos.... Thanks ben for this video. Please do the camera comparison with S21 Ultra & 12 pro max..... Cheers

[@lany_07gaming]

Nice review and great comparisons as always.👍

[@abcdelicious4420]

GREAT, Informative Video Ben. The Camera looks AMAZING, not having GOOGLE isn't a deal breaker to me, but not having 5G = UGH.

[@sixfiend]

not having 5G i can live with, but not having google = UGH! lol

[@arkvsi8142]

None of those are important Google : Milks your data 5G : Limited by carriers

[@abcdelicious4420]

@@arkvsi8142 yeah perhaps, but I use Google Services, so it not being included is an annoyance but there are workarounds to that issues. And as far as 5G goes I know it's not fully here yet, but because you don't have it on this one your phone isn't as future proofed compared to other phones that have it. 🤔🤔📱📱

[@abcdelicious4420]

@@sixfiend haha, I got you.

[@arkvsi8142]

@@abcdelicious4420 kinda, but as a example, we still use 3G...so ...4G will be outdated in 10 years.

[@-JACCOB-]

Amazing video as always. I hope that you can compare the P50 Pro to the Mate 40 Pro or even better against the Mate 40 Pro Plus in terms of battery life, zoom sharpness and clarity and the display. That would so awesome. Thanks a lot for your time.

[@jacobchandra9449]

It just lil bit different,not quite much. There's already compare out there

[@BiesenbachKlein]

Thank you very much for your information-rich test !

[@von_9]

Thanks for choosing 2ne1 as the sound example 🥰 I’m their fan ❤️

[@peterming]

I’m happy the monochrome sensor is making a comeback after last seen on P20 Pro, it was a joy using it on that device. The videos and photos are great as expected coming from Huawei - Leica. Too bad US sanctions cripples the Huawei as a company, there (allegedly) isn’t even a Mate version this year.

[@breakingthewall2112]

I heard sth that when you take a photo it uses the main sensor and monochrome together to combine into the finished photo. Is that true. Also would love to check out some more night shots and the color upgrade and motion shots they spoiled during the release, when you can actually get your hands on the deice for a more detailed review

[@Forcas00]

The pictures/videos are excellent, especially since it hasn't had multiple updates to make it even better with fixes. Harmonyos is great, using it on my mate 20x and I'm very impressed. Also they keep pushing out updates. Good review and I hope I'll be able to get this soon, but only if I can get the kirin version. The SD 888 isn't my cup of tea, it has overheating issues and the kirin is better optimized for Huawei phones imo

[@andrej3876]

How did you get the Harmony os on the mate 20 x? wanted to try it out aswell

[@Forcas00]

@@andrej3876 Do you have China version? That's the one I have and I don't believe it released for international version yet.

[@martienstofmeel2192]

Thanks for this. You are the best.

[@TheDominicius]

The first real footage of the new Huawei phone, and i am impressed . . . Amazingly impressive . . .

[@yazidknopfler8640]

the camera on this device is supreme every shot was a lot better than the competitors and the crazy thing it beat the s21 ultra at x10 pretty badly without even an optical x10 …this company is amazing

[@KaizerFaith]

I just got to that part lol. I was like: "Is it me or is the 10x hybrid zoom better than the S21 Ultra's optical? 🤨"

[@yazidknopfler8640]

@@KaizerFaith yeah the dxo mark results were correct this phone is outstanding in all areas

[@Mr2pint]

I'm not a fan of the design, the cameras however are obviously top notch for a phone 👍

[@ninosakone6235]

like your work man all the time.thanks

[@allanramos4235]

Yah... i like the way you honestly talk about the pros and cons. Thanks bro I already subscribed to your channel...

[@OzeiasBarbosa]

*Top* abraços do Brasil

[@chenkadhirvelb]

Mesmerizing beautiful review.. Good editing.. Mastering VLOG in Tech review.. HONGKONG LOOKS BEAUTIFUL.. 👍🙏

[@omarbandonil2123]

Wow!! Nice hardware. Love the looks of the phone. Nice review Ben. 😍

[@mahdiovertimespace9845]

You are best. Perfect video 👌💙😆

[@neronito21]

Damnnnn, see those 10x zoom pics, totally leaves the S21 ultra for dead!!!

[@LordAngelus]

indeed! I'm shocked, did not expect that at all.

[@joshuabergeman354]

🤦

[@HeroGamesOfc]

KZbin= KZbin Vanced play Store= aurorastore

[@israellewis5484]

Literally waiting on this video