P20 Pro: (Unboxing & Review) 48 Hours Later

This is a review of the Huawei P20 Pro but the full review is still to come so hang tight and ask questions! Here are some of the goods and bads so far, especially compared to the Galaxy S9 Plus. Thank you to www.clove.co.uk. This video is in 4K. It could take time to process.
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[@EricaGriffin]

Some things about the display of this phone REALLY surprised me! No black crush aka shadow clipping!

[@iceviking3]

Erica Griffin Erica where can i ordrr one im in new york USA. 😂 The phone looks awesome!

[@raymondkoopmans4716]

Erica Griffin Glad to hear that, I'm getting tired of the black crush on my Pixel 2XL. Can't wait to see your full display test!

[@MrDwarfrider]

Anyhow...huawei are excellent product,they do serious in business...no issue heard in Malaysia..in all huawei range and HONOR handphone product also

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

raymond download screen balance on play store ,i got it on my s9 ,fixed everything

[@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear]

THANK GOD you review this phone! I wanted you to review the p20 pro display calibration because yesterday I was on notebookcheck dot com and read the display review and they said it's on par as the iPhone x display calibration or a little better. Great timing on this upload Erica!

[@FrankieTech]

Kudos to you Erica for reviewing this phenomenal device. I’m loving this phone, especially the handheld night mode! Look forward to seeing your full review!

[@DarkPa1adin]

You always have unique findings! That's what distinguish you from the rest of KZbin

[@yspegel]

agree on that, didn't found anything so far about the black clipping so far, something that would bother me if I bought a samsung.

[@mybricky23]

Love your reviews! Always so informative, and I like that you compare it to the s9+, as that's what I am using now. Thank you

[@DemetrioYoutube]

Love how you go deep in the specks in the phone, I’m like that too when I’m purchasing a phone! It helps a lot of people too!

[@stzan]

Best unboxing/review. You are the only one mentioning the notification led which is important for some people.

[@EricaGriffin]

This video is 4K. It might take time to process...

[@heatproofslinky8539]

Erica Griffin much like

[@YashwanthVyda]

I love your work...keep going

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Erica Griffin: You should get the lg g7

[@EricaGriffin]

I will

[@Reaperguy67]

great channel by the way, im new to this channel.

[@ssjkev1641]

It is definitely an amazing phone for any android user out there, Huawei products have made leaps and bounds in terms of their quality in the last few years.

[@sarangm3659]

*That Sound track while cutting was dope*

[@LightMr90]

Hello Erica, nice review. Your way doing the videos makes you my favorite tech youtuber :)

[@mrcjstudio]

I would love to know the following in your full review: 1. Does EMUI skin affect the performance when it comes to RAM management and overall use of the device 2. What situations when doing nighttime photography does it excel, and when does it not do so? 3. How accurate is the screen when it comes to colour reproduction, accuracy, and vibrancy? Looking forward to the full review

[@kevinliu8915]

You are honestly the only tech reviewer that pronounces Huawei the correct way haha props for that detail!

[@chmun77]

Having the finger print sensor on the front is a better way in my opinion. I don't have to bring up the phone to unlock when it is resting on the table in order to read incoming notifications.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

Mun Chee Hong negative front scanners need to be under glass so they don't take up space and look ugly like on this phone

[@chmun77]

I find it ok having the finger print sensor on the front with P20. I guess it is up to individual preferences. However, for myself I will prefer conveniences over cosmetic looks. Also, we still have no idea how good on-glass finger print sensor are at the moment. If users can accept the weird looking notches on top of the screens nowadays, I don't see why they cannot put up with the finger print sensor on the front. Just my 2 cents.

[@DreamsOfLegend]

Mun Chee Hong Porsche Design already made a working under glass scanner

[@Scott-ek7qj]

Mun Chee Hong I understand what you’re saying, but most people are using more real estate as the number 1 reason for having the notch. If that’s the case, then why have the notch in this phone because your losing real estate with the chin? Just a thought.

[@chmun77]

As much as I wish to agree with you, but having the notch is actually losing the actual real screen estate imho. For example, P20 Pro has a screen size of 6.1" diagonally - that's 155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm (6.10 x 2.91 x 0.31 in) according to GSMArena. However, within the 6.1", only the left and right side of the notch are used for displaying status symbols. If my understanding is correct, you will "lose" the left and right areas when viewing movies, gaming, etc in full screen, unless you prefer to have the movie or game clipped by the notch area. So, in the end do we actually still have a full 6.1" of usable area? That's something to consider. However, we are not losing any real estate with physical finger print senor at the chin area because that area is never considered as part of the displaying screen estate in the first place.

[@faizanmohiuddin5006]

Just love the way how you review the display because bad display really is a deal breaker for me too. I subscribed your channel because these display reviews.

[@julu_dee]

Love your vids Erica ❤️

[@michaelupchurch3779]

I'm definitely picking up the p20 pro Erica cant wait for your full review I'm living in orange county calif

[@scifi38e]

Great review Erica!

[@miazuki916]

been watching your phone reviews over any other i really love that you get into detail about things that others dont and i am not from the US some of your audience is from europe too! haha still undecided between this and the one OnePlus 6 x.x

[@microhaxo]

Thanks for reviewing this phone, huawei really did something special with the cameras.

[@voteDC]

I don't understand why unboxings are so popular, especially with phones. The content in the box is near identical even across brands, so there isn't even a surprise waiting. It is the fingerprint sensor on the front that is attracting me to the P20 Pro. My phone sits on my desk and I like to be able to unlock it without picking it up or hunching over it for face unlock.

[@angelr_fitness2226]

voteDC Wow!!!! Can you say lazy?

[@voteDC]

I am lazy when I am at my desk at home. I am on my feet and constantly moving while I am at work., I have no interest in doing more than I need to at when I am home. If I can get as great phone without having to mess about, the why not?

[@angelr_fitness2226]

voteDC I'm on my feet 8-12 hours a day at work, and still have the strength to pick up my phone when I'm at home, so there's no excuse to pick up a device that is not even close to weighing 1lbs.

[@voteDC]

Yet why pick it up if you don't need to. Work smarter, not harder.

[@Formula1Madx]

voteDC I'm with you 100% on this. Much prefer the sensor on the front 👍

[@noemisjohnalmonte6634]

Hope to see this channel get 1million subs soon,,,great content

[@drzoidberg1]

I find setting the colour profile to standard gives the photos a flatter/neutral look that many north americans prefer. But it is nice to be able to choose between that and vibrancy that's added automatically without having to spend the time in post-processing.

[@mightyakkylex]

I'd love one of these

[@sidersproductions941]

Shoot I don't know. I might save up and get this bad boy off eBay around the end of the year or something. Plus that huge 4000mAh battery too? Yes please.

[@catherine03021981]

Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 also has a 4000 mAh battery

[@Cormac11]

Catherine Adams Note 9’s battery runs down WAY quicker through the battery as it isn’t optimized as well as the P20 Pro, if you don’t believe me look at battery comparisons..........

[@swekiwi4517]

@@Cormac11 But the S9 Plus is dying about 13 minutes earlier than P20 Pro.

[@liquidmist81]

So did you get this or did you buy the mate 20?

[@swekiwi4517]

@@liquidmist81 I got the P20 Pro and I'm soooo happy with it. Not very common but the battery... Holy moly. A battery has never lasted me 1 whole day. Ever. Now. I usually have 30 percent or something still, after the whole night and I use Bluetooth 24/7 (smart watch and headphones when studying or at work)

[@Sweden721127]

No no no, don't remove the screen protectors. You're killing me...

[@LukeDavidsRules]

That "bye" at the end got me so good 😁😁

[@americab0y]

Im currently looking into upgrading right now. I might wait on your full review for the P20 as it is in my list of phones to look at it. Would love to know more about how it handles being in the states network wise.

[@fiksheaslim3978]

Bought my P20 pro yesterday after 3 years of intensively using the P8. Huawei has bren making amazing phones, my P8 works as the first day i bought it and i expect nothing less from the P20 Pro.

[@bettieboop123]

Thank you Erica... Was actually waiting for your opinion as I'm considering this phone... 😜 😎

[@harrickvharrick3957]

The example about the shadow clipping with a stat of sorts (6: 34) shows the Huawei does do more detail up to further into the dark, but the way the Samsung's shows what IS visible is a thousand times superior! Also, Erica might not like a fp scanner below the screen on the front, but most people dislike it when it's at the back.

[@Andrea006]

I’m loving this phone. Was thinking of importing it but I’m hesitant to because imported phones for the most part tend to not play well with the cellular bands from the US. I’m curious to hear your experience on this.

[@MrMarkeboy1234]

I disagree. I love the idea of having the fingerprint reader at the front. I have the S8 + and I really want to unlock my phone without lifting it off my work desk, and nope I dont use the face unlock mechanisms due to eye damage scares listed on the web. Yeah I fancy this P20 plus phone.

[@3DJapan]

I've never used a Huawei phone but when I was in Japan last year my friend who lives there had one. I'm not sure what model it was but it was huge compared to the s7 Edge I was using at the time. It was gold colored if that means anything. It looked like a pretty nice phone if you don't mind one the size of a small tablet.

[@MrDwarfrider]

Phil Nolan maybe its huawei Mate 10 Pro...if that model...the camera is awesome...no 4 in da world on 2018..

[@elentarisil]

Thanks for the review Erika, very much appreciated. My question about the mobile would be about the fonts how big in can be regarding reading notifications and the menus? Does it have a magnify glass sort of feature like other mobiles? Also does it have night screen mode or something to ease eye strain during the night? Thank you.

[@chbreet]

Excellent and Honest Review

[@quicksilverlives]

Great review Erica! I just ordered one in Canada. I can hardly wait. I think that Huawei got it right with this phone

[@jakobshortell]

I love that background, I have that as a poster in my room

[@Granturion]

Since i have it i can tell that there is an update missing on your device. With the update the night mode would be one of the first modes and not under "more". Go to system update and search after the complete package. I also can tell that the camera does that oversharpening thingy sometimes. Thats why i shoot only in 40MP without AI. Pictures come out very natural and not sharpened. Please test this :)

[@EricaGriffin]

There is no update available for me. Hmm....

[@EricaGriffin]

I am using the UK version...

[@Granturion]

Erica Griffin Maybe try the app firmware finder. Its called the CLT L29 8.1.0.107 C432 It got shipped with the 104 i think.

[@jaju123456]

CLT-L09 has no updates yet, unfortunately. I know because I have one. However, version 110 is coming soon apparently. We are currenlty on 103.

[@Granturion]

jaju123456 Oh. I guess that ends as a negative point in ericas review 😂 Stupid updates. 😐

[@ramsogood123]

Eagerly waiting for your invaluable review of LG G7 ThinQ... When can I expect to receive it??

[@biffstor]

Great review! I prefer the fingerprint sensor on the front as it means I don't have to pick it up to use it when it's on a desk and the areas beside the fingerprint reader allow you to pick the phone up without touching the screen

[@Sunny2456-]

Ooohhh with the Sprint Tmobile merger possibly in the works, I would love to be able to get this device a couple months down the line. I love the camera but I won't switch carriers for it (I'm on Sprint right now). Glad to hear you're getting good speeds on their LTE bands.

[@DifficultFlannel]

Best phone I've ever had.

[@nbrowser]

I just snagged one of these from my carrier (ah the joys of living north of the 49th parallel). Going to unbox soon and charge it up, looks like a decent phone for the money.

[@feffrey81]

Everyone uploading G7 videos and here's Erica being different 👌

[@catherine03021981]

I really love your videos...true quality

[@ryugalaw]

Nice review... I think that the US is trying to control the market, like they did with the Xperia's fingerprint sensor before... Speaking of which, you're so late to XZ2... When are you going to review it, Erica?

[@randyreynoso9372]

I would like to see you test the Honor view 10. It's a great phone I would like to know what your thoughts are. Your one of my top phone reviewers.

[@scottythompson940]

cool huawei p20 pro cellphone did it work good erica and do you still have this cellphone

[@687donny]

I like her taste in wallpapers

[@lakelane]

Donovan Hall I know right

[@SuperVarunan]

The IR blaster is what sold me on this phone, you know how convenient it is to not have to find your tv remote everytime you sit down or your teachers projector conveniently shutting down randomly during school presentation?

[@Doughty5]

i just got my p20 pro and i love it

[@TallyHoTech]

Nice one Erica 😎

[@jaideepwadali]

Great video.. p20pro looks grt price in india is its more expensive than s9 plus

[@ShakirShah]

Watching it on my p20 pro the camera is just amazing on this device

[@FaerieDust]

I'd be very interested in a bit of a broader battery test - how does it hold up with more intense (high brightness, bluetooth & GPS turned on all day, stuff like that) vs more conservative use (low brightness, maybe only WiFi and data permanently on, maybe with battery saver enabled?). That comparison is one I always find myself wanting but never actually seeing in reviews!

[@JaceCrucero]

Please have also comparisons with the iPhoneX along with pictures and videos in the review since Huawei's P series tends to be look alikes of iPhones ever since Huawei's last iterations of it's P series, thanks.😁

[@Silentjackll]

Erica. What do you do with all these phones? Do you sell them?

[@blackassassin8900]

Hey Erica , I wonder when r u going to make in depth review for the p20pro? it is already 2 months since this unboxing video I hope u will make it soon

[@ronanoboyle8432]

Hi i just bought a P20Pro - yes late to the party! My question is can you turn off the automatic focusing on pics?? Great vids btw.

[@KaizerFaith]

Interested to see if you will notice any CAAB

[@shemrun]

Great review thanks 👍

[@mightyakkylex]

You can add a button on the virtual navigation bar to get down the notifications

[@TheXlen]

try some really long exposure shots with a tripod, I want to see results for that, from what I've seen so far no other phone can touch it on camera if it is utilized properly, I'd say Pixel 2 is the closest experience in picture quality

[@fededz7884]

How you doing Erica? Are you doing a Motorola G6 Plus review? Loved that old Motorola Moto G 2013 review from you. Greetings.

[@EricaGriffin]

I will look into it

[@fededz7884]

Looking forward to it :) Thanks!

[@stunnaboydev_]

Cool beans thanks for the unboxing just got one

[@laidbare819]

Yay" I love "Stranger Things" also, great series. The film "The Summer of 84" is really cool also if you get the chance to watch it. Regards the phone and Huawei, in my opinion they are really impressive when it comes to producing budget and mid rangers which are just amazing value for the $ and they can not really be competed with in that regard. This being said I would not even consider something like this P20 Pro when you can purchase a One+ 6T for much less money, quite a significant amount of money actually. For me a camera can only bring me so much and it is the other features which interest me more. Great review Erica, thanks again!!

[@thyroidnodule]

Thank you for the review! Could you tell me if the phone takes micro USB card? Also if the photo is truly 40 mega pixel size? Thank you?

[@alaincharlebois3061]

No micro sd card slot

[@fredericklopez8221]

we have that here in the philippines ... i like the camera of this phone as you video it. i guess samsung will catchup with this ericka.

[@Omfcody1]

It's coming to Canada in two weeks and I'm extremely excited to get rid of my note and its terrible battery for this!

[@Grace-wi4nb]

Updates please ?

[@michaelthompson785]

No ear phone Jack or SD card slot? 128gb is plenty tbh thou, hmmm 🤔 I'm using Huawei P9 so I was thinking of upgrading to P20 as I love the Huawei brand since getting the P9, but after this I may hang fire. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts with it

[@rishabhmahajan6607]

Erica, when is the full review coming up for huawei p20 pro?

[@connorshaw2138]

Just ordered this

[@mindgamer7321]

It is a very good review. I rarely see women doing that good, and especially without baiting the male gaze. Straight forward, no bias, no bullshit. That's what i was looking for, regardless of your gender. (I own a P20 Pro Twilight btw)

[@TwoRawEntertainment]

I miss IR Blaster's

[@benjmiester]

Wow, notifications are all out of wack. YT just told me this was a new video from you. That's ok, better late than never heh!

[@Tiger24kicks]

I just picked up The Mate 10 pro I'm in love with it. I can't see my self getting a iPhone ever again. Huawei is becoming my favorite phone brand Samsung is 2nd then sony

[@3shtrlb]

Hi Erica! I heard you used Oneplus. I'm looking for a more affordable phone which is comparable to the samsungs and iphones out there. Do you think oneplus6 will be a good alternative? I read that it will have the 845 snapdragon. So will that do the trick?

[@bisayangoppavlog]

nice i am saving all my money for the next 2 year to buy that finger crossed i will. Huawie P20 pro is lit.

[@nokialunatic]

Why didn't you get the Purple gradient version? Hows the battery life?

[@Autokiller36]

How has the bluetooth connectivity been to things like headphones and the car? Any small annoyances?

[@tratoc]

Apparently there is some pretty aggressive "beautifying" happening even if you disable it in settings. How do you find the portraits look? Does shooting in manual work around this?

[@FranciscoJavierUrrutiaVallejos]

Thanks for saying that about Netflix, I don't know why they don't enable HD/HDR playback :(

[@daniellitton9288]

Very cool. Camera looks a couple years ahead

[@mashfour]

I've found the sound from USB C to wired headphones really bad, when headphones perform brilliantly on other 3.5MM jack phones...can you investigate?

[@Hussainally2000]

Please Share your wallpaper and as usual awesome review

[@aakla]

Clear cases let you put a bus pass in the back of your phone.

[@muzaffarabasov]

I put like to your videos before watching them

[@alexteo1223]

Is the always on display on settings ? If yes, does it show the missed calls, messages and app notifications? Thanks for your time!

[@manojpatowary3852]

Like the "Bye" style

[@kjireina4909]

I love the device ❤️😭 nice review ❤️

[@gantswood]

As I was going to mention it but Erika beat me to it. I am based in the UK and we get all the phones however those in the US, who want to get it, clove.co.uk is the place as already stated in Erikas description. I like the phone and will get this or the soon to be released oneplus6. Both oneplus and huawei are really stepping up. After a decade of Samsung phones, I will be changing Android brand.

[@RuboStars]

I would like you to test the camera with all those AI features and artificial background blur turned off. Let's see how good the bokeh from the Leica lenses is, and how does the camera perform at 40 and 10mpx. Also you have to try shooting RAW and show the results. Btw the zoom is impressive but I still think the wide angle lenses from Asus and LG are much, much more useful in real life. What do you think?

[@ChathuRaaksha]

great video

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Can you still see that pentil fizz on the display like on the Mate 10 pro? Hope your feeling better? Kind regards Richard U.K

[@lavoice21]

Erica. How would you say this phone's camera setup compares to the Pixel 2 / XL?

[@Antoine_Collignon]

Huawei P20 pro is my first Chinese phone and I'm very impressed by it. It's beautiful and powerfull.

[@zjawek]

when it will be a full review 'All u need to know...', I can't wait :P

[@MarcoTooFly]

The phone is more responsive when you go in the developer options and lower the animation speed and cut them off completely. The animations by default make the phone feel less responsive.

[@sakurapaulinekimura7693]

Wat a beauty phone at your hand. Wahhhh.. How many sim can put in huawei 20pro?

[@AnthonyFarrior]

Nice!