Craftsmanship Inherited from Leica

"As expected from a camera supervised by Leica, the photo quality is outstanding. Plus, it's fast and easy to use because it's a smartphone. With an M-series Leica, there's a process to achieve a beautiful shot, making it difficult to capture such polished photos so quickly. The Q is also a full-frame compact with a fixed wide-angle lens, offering good mobility and beautiful shots, but the difference in field of view with and without zoom is significant, so I think the HUAWEI P20 Pro has a major advantage."

Tanaka, a Leica enthusiast, explained by drawing parallels between his usual Leica cameras and the advantages of the HUAWEI P20 Pro. While professional-grade photography is naturally achieved with Leica cameras, achieving such quality requires settings and skills, sacrificing spontaneity. However, Tanaka particularly favored photos taken casually, such as "a woman under a street tree" and "light piercing the night cityscape." He shared that these images possessed a Leica-like essence.

"What I found particularly Leica-like was the delicate rendering of light and shadow. Even casual shots had beautifully graded tones."

The exquisite detail rendered by the monochrome lens is one of the reasons the "HUAWEI P20 Pro" camera is globally acclaimed. He also felt Leica's dedication in the bokeh effect.

"When shooting with a Summilux on an M-series Leica, the subject appears almost cut out, and similarly, the wine bottle in <Example 3> is captured as if in a two-part composition. It's just a wine bottle, yet it commands such presence – that's the power of the lens. The sharp rendering also feels distinctly Leica."

The squid nigiri, photographed at a sushi restaurant on another day, had a tantalizing appeal with a beautifully blurred background. Tanaka was particularly impressed by the bokeh effect in a portrait shot taken in a bright, open location.

"The portrait in <Example 5> has such incredible bokeh that words fail me. It looks like a studio portrait. When photographing people, the device's AI function automatically switches to 'Portrait' mode, applying optimal settings for capturing people, resulting in professional-quality photos like this example. He was also surprised by photos taken intentionally against the light."

"In <Example 7>, I tested the camera in a situation so bright from the sun that I couldn't open my eyes, yet while there was some halation, the shadows were still captured. Normally, this scene would be completely overexposed. At that moment, I realized this camera had completely surpassed the limits of smartphone cameras."

Page02. Zoom Power Beyond Smartphone Capabilities

Zoom Power Beyond Smartphone Capabilities

The performance of the newly added 8-megapixel telephoto lens also exceeds the capabilities of a smartphone. Thanks to this new high-quality telephoto lens, you can get closer to the subject while maintaining exceptional detail, even with 3x zoom. Furthermore, by combining it with the 20-megapixel monochrome sensor, photos can be taken with significantly reduced image degradation up to 5x zoom. Digital zoom allows for shooting up to 10x. Let's look at some examples that showcase its rendering power, as captured by Tanaka.

"I wanted to see how far the zoom would go. The landscape in <Example 8> is close to what I saw with the naked eye. I took it from a vantage point overlooking Kobe city from a mountain. My honest impression was, 'Can a smartphone lens capture this?' Looking at the zoomed-in <Example 9>, you can see the fine details of the buildings."

A lens that captures details invisible to the naked eye. Image stabilization works effectively, preventing blur. Furthermore, it sharply captures the intricate details of buildings. As Tanaka mentioned, zoom capabilities expand the range of possible shots and broaden expressive possibilities.

In landscape shots like <Example 8>, where the sky takes up a large portion, the AI recognizes "blue sky" and enhances its saturation, creating a vibrant blue. Next, let's introduce the "AI" function, which has been mentioned several times.

Ambitious Compositions Made Possible by AI Assistance

"I usually adjust settings manually based on the situation, but AI assistance is ultimately convenient. While I felt the limitations of a smartphone regarding perspective in buildings, the depth within a single photo, and the clarity of colors and outlines of each subject were truly impressive."

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Page03.Artistic Photography Captured with the HUAWEI P20 Pro by a Photographer

Photographic Emotion Revealed Through the Contrast of Light and Shadow

The true value of the Leica triple camera cannot be understood through numbers alone. Real-life photographs and the words of the photographer are essential. We asked Nagase about her impressions of the images produced by the HUAWEI P20 Pro.

"What I like about this camera is the beauty revealed by the contrast of light and shadow. For example, a photo focused on a red berry illustrates this well. The red berry is emphasized by sunlight, contrasting with the shadow of the leaves. The beautiful rendering of the dark shadow areas adds emotion to the photograph. It felt closer to film contrast than digital."



The AI also functions when photographing plants. It recognizes "grass and trees" and beautifully emphasizes the colors of the fruit and the shadows of the leaves. Nagase further utilized "bokeh" to capture the details of her subjects. She found a Leica-like quality when experimenting with this bokeh effect.

"In the photo focused on a leaf, the edges around the leaf are sharply defined, and the veins are reproduced clearly. Furthermore, in the out-of-focus background, the light reflected on the fruit appears as distinct rings. I found the shape of this bokeh beautiful, so I focused on the leaf in the foreground and zoomed in to fill the frame, utilizing the bokeh. The result was a photo where the beautiful ring-shaped bokeh was emphasized, looking like sparkling stars. Isn't this exquisite bokeh something that can be called Leica-like?"



The strong commitment to the Leica triple camera is evident in the stars that fill the frame without losing coherence. We've seen the camera's potential through its contrast of light and shadow, high-definition rendering, and bokeh. But what about the color reproduction of the 40-megapixel RGB lens? How does a photographer perceive and capture the colors scattered throughout daily life? Let's explore through her work.

Renderings with a Sense of Allure

Nagase found it more interesting to use the 40-megapixel RGB lens to capture subjects with rich colors and textures in close-up. Her work clearly shows the texture of the subjects. In Nagase's words, it's a rendering that has "sheen" and evokes a sense of "allure."

"The rendering power obtained from high resolution. This level of glossy texture is comparable to a digital SLR. I appreciate that it captures the viscous texture of paint. If taken with a smartphone, it would appear more matte, but this camera has a rendering capability that conveys the allure of the subject. The camera's spotlight, used to achieve this sheen, also does a great job."

By focusing on a part of the subject and getting so close that its entirety is not discernible, the viewer can perceive the allure and beauty of the "subject" without preconceptions. The HUAWEI P20 Pro also excels at close-up shots, automatically switching to macro mode. When shooting up close, it's important to be mindful of your own shadow. This device features optical zoom that allows you to get up to 3x closer while maintaining high image quality, and a high-resolution image sensor that minimizes image degradation. As seen in this series of works, when shooting up close, the key is to leverage this advantage by maintaining a slight distance.





The silver sheet at the construction site, reminiscent of a spaceship. Even when zoomed in, the texture is not lost, and the image, with its clear sky, looks like a collage of silver foil applied over a photograph. Here too, the AI recognizes "blue sky," enhancing its saturation to serve as an accent.

"With this camera, I was able to capture clear images with strong contrast. It handles light well, so the texture of the subject is beautifully rendered without being overpowered by the sunlight reflecting off the silver sheet. This applies to all the photos I took this time: the sharpness of the Leica lens is evident. The rendering has a painterly quality, so I think shooting graphically would yield even more interesting results."



"While I was able to take many beautiful photos using the AI assist's corrections, it took time to achieve the exact image I intended. It felt like having two perspectives coexisting in one camera. It was a completely new experience, so I struggled to get used to AI assistance at first. However, when I started to think that perhaps there's charm in images that differ from my intention, I began to find AI interesting. It's like a newly acquainted couple taking time to understand each other and respect their individuality. We haven't spent much time together yet, so it feels more like friends who've just become close rather than partners, but perhaps by continuing to use it, I'll discover more of its charms."

Through Nagase's artistic works, we've explored the performance of the HUAWEI P20 Pro's Leica triple camera. With its overwhelming rendering power comparable to a digital SLR camera, boasting 40 megapixels, and its strength in both close-up and distant shots, it can be considered a new standard for cameras in this era. Simply point the lens at something you find appealing and press the shutter. Afterward, you're left with a professional photograph that captures the subject in fine detail. It seems that the HUAWEI P20 Pro truly allows for the capture of rich moments.

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Page04.What are the Specs of the docomo HUAWEI P20 Pro?

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<Spec>
Manufacturer: HUAWEI
Display: Approx. 6.1-inch OLED (18.7:9)
Screen Resolution: 2240 x 1080 pixels
Dimensions: Approx. 74 x 155 x 7.9 mm
Weight: Approx. 180g
CPU: HUAWEI Kirin 970 4x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHz (Octa-core)
Memory: 6GB
Storage: 128GB
OS: Android 8.1
Maximum Communication Speed: Downlink up to 988Mbps
Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz compatible)
Camera Resolution: Rear: Approx. 40MP (RGB, F1.8), + Approx. 20MP (Monochrome, F1.6), + Approx. 8MP (3x Zoom, F2.4) / Front: Approx. 24MP (F2.0)
Battery Capacity: Approx. 3900mAh
Other Features: (FeliCa, Waterproof/Dustproof (IPX7/IP6X), Biometric Authentication (Fingerprint, Face))
USB Port: Type-C
Continuous Standby Time: LTE/3G (Approx. 330 hours / Approx. 360 hours)
Continuous Talk Time: LTE/3G (Approx. 920 minutes / Approx. 920 minutes)
Color Variations: Midnight Blue, Black