The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a couple of downfalls, but for the most part, it's a spectacular smartphone.

Long lasting battery; Beautiful display and solid feel; Very quick processor

In-display sensor isn't always accurate; Front facing camera overexposes; EMUI is still frustrating

While big guns like Samsung and Apple battle it out every year for the crown for the most balanced and close-to-perfect smartphone money can buy, a brand you wouldn't really expect to be the third wheel comes up with a tremendous device with every goddamn feature you would want on your smartphone...

Rear cameras; General performance; Battery Life; Super Charge

Selfie camera is average; EMUI needs polish

This time last year, Huawei was laboring behind the scenes to secure its first carrier deal in the United States for its freshly unveiled Mate 10 Pro flagship phone. The plan was that Huawei would re-announce the device at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, with AT&T as its star...

Battery lasts and lasts; Blistering performance; Gorgeous display; 3D face unlock is fast and reliable; Textured rear glass improves grip; resists scratches and fingerprints

Camera lacks the dynamic range of the Google Pixel; Master AI image processing isn't yet consistent enough to be trusted; Some software bugs and annoyances

2018 is perhaps one of Huawei's most exciting years yet. Almost like the script for a Hollywood blockbuster, the year began with a tragedy that seemed like a death sentence for the protagonist. It left its hero in a period of limbo, its future uncertain.

Top notch cameras with impressive Night Mode; Quirky two-way wireless charging has potential; Beautiful design; manageable size and weight; Impressive performance and battery life

USB-C "speaker" can get blocked by charger; Not available in the US

The Mate 20 pro isn't a one or two feature update. It's a revelation of innovation from a company that's well poised to grab the smartphone market from today's incumbents.

The best three camera array available on a modern smartphone, Stunning design, impressive build-quality and finish, Impressive camera feature set; Superb low-light capability and unique wide-angle camera feature, Massive 4,200 mAh battery with innovative reverse-charging feature

Front facing selfie camera quality is muddy; No headphone jack; No microSD Card expansion

It really has it all – high resolution screen, new 7nm processor, in-screen fingerprint scanner, 4200mAh battery, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, triple camera setup … and the list goes on.

Sleek and ergonomic design; Very fast Kirin 980 chip; Ultra wide-angle camera is fantastic; Excellent battery life; Super fast wired charging

Gluegate is an issue that needs addressing; Speaker sounds noticeably worse than P20 Pro; While in-screen fingerprint scanner is cool new technology; it is not as fast as P20 Pro's capacitive scanner

Camera is amazing; though I think you need to learn how to use it properly to get the best out of it

The phone is easy to use but i had to watch a few online videos to get the vets out of it; It's not as straight forward as apple etc; Also the covers and screen protectors aren't easy to buy - this is the biggest issue for me

As with most Android phones, there is the hardware and software. This phone has fantastic hardware. Great cameras, huge battery, super fast charging, secure face unlock, beautiful display, and plenty of grunt under the hood. Only down side is the finger print sensor under the screen is a bit flaky.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro feels, and looks, like a true flagship device, with an abundance of technology crammed into a stylish and relatively compact smartphone, considering the large 6.39inch screen.

Leica Triple Camera; Ultra-wide-angle 16mm equivalent lens; Master AI can produce some very good looking photos; Large 4200mAh battery; In-screen fingerprint reader; Stereo speakers

Focus issues with telephoto and standard lens at times; Strong purple fringing from the ultra-wide-angle lens; Selfie camera focus point; 4K video framerate alters; High price

After just over a week's use, I am really happy with the phone. I was a little worried about gluegate but have not had any problems with my copy so far. I previously had a Moto Z, and Mate 20 pro is about the same size, but the screen takes up almost the entire front of the phone.