Fierce smartphone market good for brands, customers
dubai — For Huawei, a dual-lens camera system isn’t enough to keep it in the lead, so they decided that three would give them the edge — for a couple of years.
The Chinese tech giant launched its newest flagship, the Huawei P20 Pro, in Dubai, promising better and more intelligent photography.
Dual-lens cameras have been a staple for smartphones as of late, even spilling over into mid-range segments. And while certain manufacturers have yet to embrace the innovation, Huawei is taking it a step further with its Leica-powered triple-lens system.
“This is a breakthrough from our point of view,” David Wang, UAE country manager at Huawei Consumer Business Group, told Khaleej Times at the event. “We want [our users] to see more than what the human eye [can see].”
The P20 Pro’s camera system — dubbed the ‘Leica Triple Camera with Master AI’ — comprises lenses with 40MP RGB, 20MP monochrome and 8MP with 3x zoom, a combination that Wang says gives Shenzhenbased Huawei “a 2-year advantage” over its competitors.
“No other brand can catch us in the next 2 years” with this technology, he said, adding that “it’s also a good mobile for journalists”, touting its low-light capabilities. Wang believes that the fierce competition in the UAE’s smartphone market will bring out the best in manufacturers.
“Better brands will have a better market share,” he added.
“But this is healthy competition; it helps you to serve consumers better, that’s why we welcome that competition. It’s better for consumers.”
At the same time, Huawei also introduced the high-end Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. It also features the triple-lens system.
At the same time, Huawei also introduced the high-end Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS, which also has the triple-lens system.
— alvin@khaleejties.com