Huawei P Smart (2020) - Smartphone 128GB, 4GB RAM, Dual Sim, Midnight Black

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We’ve already said the P Smart is light on bezels – in fact the bezels are absolutely tiny, and the notch isn’t as intrusive as that found on an iPhone X for example. Instead, there’s a small protrusion, known as teardrop or water-drop notch (Huawei calls it a ‘Dewdrop’, just to be different), which houses the 24MP selfie camera. The speaker on the bottom edge does not become extremely loud, but it offers a fairly balanced sound, particularly for such an affordable device. Songs or voices can be heard and understood easily. Of course, the speaker will only remain an emergency solution for those who like to listen to music, but at least the Huawei P Smart 2020 sounds better than some other smartphones. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 62% of all devices are better.

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Besides the smartphone, the box also includes the charger, a USB cable, and a SIM tool. Huawei also includes a wired headset that offers a fairly acceptable sound. The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 40.9 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone. The device list includes HUAWEI smartphones and tablets installed with EMUI10 and above. Please consult with HUAWEI Customer Services for third party device list supporting HUAWEI MeeTime.

The Huawei P Smart (2019) looks great, sporting a teardrop notch design, as seen on the OnePlus 6T, and a streamlined body. The small battery turns out to be either a blessing or a curse, depending on the user. Those who want to get away from the daily charging of their smartphones won't get much of a chance, unless they use it very sparingly. On the other hand, the small battery allows for faster recharging and a fairly low weight. Huawei smartphones are currently not available through US carriers or major retailers, though it’s still possible to buy them. This usually means a higher cost or relying on unverified online retailers, and software may not be optimized for US networks. Huawei’s other products, including laptops and tablets, are readily available in the US, and the firm is working to obtain clearance to market its phones, so we could see the P Smart (2019) officially launch in America in the Future. A Full HD resolution display measuring 6.21 inches dominates the front of the P Smart (2019). It’s long, with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and it’s also very light on bezels, delivering an almost 90% screen-to-body ratio according to Huawei – better than many flagships.

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You can buy the Huawei P Smart (2019) in the UK, India, China, and Europe – no US or Australian release has been confirmed. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 56% of all devices are better. Because of the differences in heat development between the P Smart 2019and P Smart 2020, we could think of several scenarios: Either Huawei raised the thermal limit for throttling on purpose, making more power available but also causing more heat to develop or Huawei has simply changed the internal design slightly, causing heat to become more trapped. The touchscreen can be operated easily everywhere, and it is also sensitive in the corners. The system is fast enough for smooth operation in many situations, and small stutters or wait times only occur from time to time. The maximum temperature on the upper side is 44.3 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.

The locating is fairly accurate, the WLAN is fairly fast, the performance is right, and the 128 GB of storage is also a positive point for the smartphone. On one hand, the camera app is very extensive and offers many functions. On the other hand, you can for example only use the AI camera, which automatically adjusts to the best settings, at an 8-megapixel image size. Videos can be recorded at a maximum of 1080p and 30 fps. The image quality is decent, and the brightness is still good in weaker light conditions. Huawei's P Smart series is popular. This is understandable, because until now the series offered a lot for the money. This also makes it possible that the P Smart 2020 still feels fairly current, even though there are only few changes compared to the predecessor. There are a couple of differences in terms of design, camera specs and box contents. The P Smart (2019) has a lower-resolution selfie camera, while the 10 Lite includes a case in the box – the P Smart (2019) doesn’t.

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The 3400-mAh battery is relatively small for 2020, and the predecessor has already been unable to get much out of the same-size battery. The Huawei P Smart 2020 only does a minimally better job, but with 8:43 hours in our WLAN test, it only lasts half as long as a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S. The Motorola Moto G8also offers a significantly longer battery life. The rear fingerprint scanner is in the middle of the phone and easy to hit, with the ridged edges easily identified when you extend a digit. The Huawei P Smart 2019 was a popular smartphone, so perhaps it isn't that bad if Huawei doesn't change much in the successor, right? Well, we want to find out exactly that in our test.

Yes, the Huawei P Smart 2020 does have a dual camera, but no, this is not a zoom camera with several focal distances. The second lens is only good for determining the depth sharpness, so it is not used to take pictures.