Huawei P20 Pro: Unboxing, first impression and setup

Two weeks ago, the Chinese presented the Huawei P20 Pro in Paris alongside the Huawei P20. The Huawei P20 Pro has recently been in my hands. This is my first impression of the new flagship with triple camera.

First of all: This article is not intended to be a test of the device, but only to reflect a first impression on my part. For this reason, in this article we unpack the device together and make a first impression of the new flagship from Huawei. We start by unpacking the accessories.

Huawei P20 Pro: This is in the box

On the outside of the P20 Pro you will find a typical Huawei box. Apart from a sticker with specs and the IMEI numbers, there is nothing else special here.

The typical Huawei box is also available again on the P20 Pro. (Image: © 2018 TechnikNews)

When you open the box, the smartphone, protected with foil, jumps out at you. Underneath there is also an instruction manual and a SIM needle. At the very bottom of the box you will find a charging plug, USB-C charger, USB-C headphones and a USB-C to jack adapter. With a maximum output of 5V from the charging plug, the P20 Pro's battery is charged to 60 percent in just a few minutes using Huawei SuperCharge technology.

With the P20 series, the manufacturer does without Huawei Mate 10 Pro Here, too, for the first time, there is a headphone jack. In addition to the included USB-C headphones, there is also an adapter for the headphone jack. This means that you can also enjoy your music on the P20 Pro with your favorite headphones with a 3,5mm jack plug. However, the device cannot be charged during this process.

Huawei P20 Pro: My first impression

At first glance, the Huawei P20 Pro definitely looks unique. The most striking thing here are the three Leica cameras on the back. Together with the mirror-smooth back, it stands out clearly from the competition. If you turn the device over to the front, you will immediately notice a new feature: the notch. The notch at the top of the display, which was originally from the Essential Phone came and with that iPhone X first became famous, is now also used seriously in the P20. How you can deactivate this very easily, we have in this guide gezeigt.

Despite the thin bezels, Huawei has stayed true to the fingerprint sensor on the front. Although there would still have been space on the side, there are unfortunately no soft buttons, as known from Samsung at the time, on board. In addition, the SIM slot can be found on the left side of the device. In addition to an ambient sensor for noise canceling, there is also an infrared sensor on the top. Last but not least, the volume rocker and the power button can be found on the right-hand side. On the first impression, all buttons look very well made - nothing wobbles or creaks.

Huawei P20 Pro: Setup

Immediately after switching on the P20 Pro for the first time, you can select your own Wi-Fi network after selecting the language. Then you set up the screen lock - this can be done using either fingerprint or face unlock. A combination of both is also possible. With face unlock, you only need to hold the smartphone in front of your face and it will unlock. Both methods are quick to set up and always work very reliably after several attempts, although the fingerprint sensor is always a bit faster.

That was my first impression of the Huawei P20 Pro. In a few weeks I will be doing a detailed test of the new Huawei flagship. This article will be updated when further details become available.

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