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Huawei P20 Pro Review after 6 weeks – using new firmware + 300+ Photos Camera Showcase

Android, Reviews, Tech News,

I have now had the Huawei P20 Pro for nearly 6 weeks and have used it every day as my main device. I have waited patiently before completing this review to make sure I covered off everything I could along with any tips and tricks along the way.

In the box you get the following –

– The phone itself, the Huawei P20 Pro
– The battery is built in, all 4,000mAh
– High current charger for super fast charging
– USB Type-CTM digital headset
– Warranty card
– Quick start guide
– A protective case – ideal so you don’t scratch phone within minutes of opening box by accident
– USB Type-CTM to 3.5mm headphone adapter
– Eject tool

The Huawei P20 Pro rear cameras feature a co-engineered Leica Triple Camera New AI-assisted camera system. The 3 lenses are as follows. A 40mp RGB sensor. a 20mp monochrome sensor and a 8mp zoom sensor. The P20 Pro can do 3 x optical zoom and up to 5 x lossless zoom.

– The front camera is 24mp.
– A huge 4,000mAh battery.
– 6gb ram & 128gb storage
– 6.1 inch full vision OLED display.
– Bluetooth codecs APTX, APTX HD , LDAC , HWA

As you will from my main video review below, I comment on audio, bluetooth, camera, speakers, more tips and tricks, new changes with the firmware and include a 300 plus photos camera showcase, in date order including photos from the new firmware.

DxOmark scored the Huawei P20 Pro and overall score of 109 points, which is 10 points clear of any other current flagship phone. And in my testing the versatility and quality of the final product confirms this point. It is also going to be exciting to see what future firmware updates can do to improve the camera quality.

Main Review

Additional Huawei P20 Pro content.

In addition to my main review, I have posted the following articles and videos.

Huawei P20 Pro – Shooting at Night – Its a Beast – Auto vs Night vs Pro mode

Huawei P20 Pro – How to increase the front camera video from 720p to 1080p

Huawei P20 Pro – first analysis of camera plus Adobe Lightroom edited versions

Huawei P20 Pro – What’s in the box? Details of everything included

Huawei P20 Pro – The Photographers Dream Smartphone

Views from the Summit of Staple Tor

Exeter Guildhall – The Medieval Grade 1 Building

Exeter Cathedral – The Architectural Gothic Masterpiece

Bristol City Centre in monochrome and colour

Landhydrock House – One of National’s Trust Best Houses

Below are all the Huawei P20 Pro videos

Useful Links

Latest pricing on Huawei P20 Pro, cases & accessories on Amazon UK

Fiio F9 Hybrid 3 Way Balanced IEMs Review after 4 months

Audio, Reviews, Tech News

Welcome to my review of the Fiio F9 Hybrid 3 Way Balanced IEMs Review after 4 months.

Key Features

– Detachable MMCX connector
– Comes standard with a 3.5mm single-ended audio cable
– Customised hybrid 3-way (2 BA + 1 Dynamic)
– Comes with in-line control and a 2.5mm TRRS balanced cable

Video Review

For more info and latest pricing on Amazon for the Fiio F9 Hybrid , click HERE.

iPad Pro 10.5 vs Amazon Fire HD 10 – Is the iPad worth 6 times the price?

Amazon, Apple, Reviews, Tech News

The iPad Pro 10.5 costs six times the cost of the Amazon Fire HD 10. Is it worth the extra cost. Let’s take a closer look!

Useful Links

Latest price & more info on Amazon for the iPad Pro
More info and latest price for the Amazon Fire HD 10 with Alexa
Moku Case for Amazon Fire HD 10

Huawei P20 Pro – All 16 Articles published in one post from camera, audio, first impressions and a lot more

Android, Reviews, Tech News

In about a weeks time, my main review of the Huawei P20 Pro will be live. In the meantime, catch up on all the information I have published on the P20 Pro along with some incredible photos.

Huawei P20 Pro First Impressions Camera and Audio plus my Top 10 Tips and Tricks

Huawei P20 Pro – Shooting at Night – Its a Beast – Auto vs Night vs Pro mode

Huawei P20 Pro Camera Review – Every mode tested

Huawei P20 Pro Audio Review & comparison with Samsung S9+, iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL

Huawei P20 Pro – Top Cases Reviewed

Huawei P20 Pro – How to increase the front camera video from 720p to 1080p

Huawei P20 Pro – first analysis of camera plus Adobe Lightroom edited versions

Huawei P20 Pro – What’s in the box? Details of everything included

Huawei P20 Pro – The Photographers Dream Smartphone

Huawei P20 Pro Camera Showcases

Epic Camera Showcase featuring over 190 photos from major tourist attractions

Views from the Summit of Staple Tor

Spring Flowers shot using AI – Spectacular!

Exeter Guildhall – The Medieval Grade 1 Building

Exeter Cathedral – The Architectural Gothic Masterpiece

Bristol City Centre in monochrome and colour

Landhydrock House – One of National’s Trust Best Houses

Fotopro UFO2 Flexible Tripod Review vs Joby & Aukey Tripods

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The Fotopro UFO2 flexible tripod review.

Key Features

– The Fotopro is a flexible tripod made with high-density rubber-coated robust legs which makes it more sturdy, more durable and better the skid resitance and allowing the phone to be angular in every position. You can wrap it anywhere you want
– The desk tripod stand weighs only 0.28kg and is 28cm tall.
– The smartphone tripod with ball head ensures a 360 ° shooting perspective allowing you to capture the perfect shot. You can simply take horizontal or vertical photos by rotating the phone clamp and selecting the cellular mode
– The Tripod Stick is suitable for Android and iOS devices up to 3.5 inches
– The tripod comes with with 1/4” screw is fully compatible with most devices

Video Review and Comparison

For more info on Amazon as well as the latest pricing, for the Fotopro UFO2 click HERE.

Fiio Q1 MK II Portable Headphone DAC Amp Review after 4 months

Audio, Reviews, Tech News

Welcome to my Fiio Q1 MK II Portable Headphone DAC Amp Review after 4 months.

Key Features

– Supports up to 384kHz/32bit for PCM format, and native DSD up to DSD256
– MFI certified, compatible with iPods, iPhones and iPads.
– Native DSD decoding
– AK4452 DAC chip, and supports up to 384kHz/32bit for PCM format, and native DSD up to DSD256.
– Hi-Res Audio Certified
– Dual crystal oscillators for faithful audio decoding as well as dual headphone outputs, which both support standard 3.5mm and balanced 2.5mm headphones.

Video Review

For more info and the latest pricing on Amazon for the Fiio Q1 MKII , click HERE.

eniTAB360 Universal Tablet Holder from Filofax – Unboxing and First Impressions

accessories, Reviews, Tech News

The eniTab360 Universal Tablet Holder from Filofax comes in two sizes.

The Key Features

– Compatible with ANY tablet with a screen size between 8.5″ and 13″ (Tablet not included)
– 360 degree rotation for multiple viewing positions
– 0 to 140 degree fully adjustable friction hinge for unlimited viewing angles
– The non-slip rubber foot offers added stability
– The holder has a slim profile, yet is of a strong, injection moulded construction
– It can be removed from your tablet and reused without leaving any marks.

Video Review

For more info on Amazon for the eniTab360 Universal Tablet Holder from Filofax, click HERE.
For more info on Filofax’s website, click HERE.

Views from the summit of Staple Tor – One of the highest points on Dartmoor National Park – Shot on the Huawei P20 Pro

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Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

Walking uphill to Staple Tor, the weather didn’t look too clever. Unfortunately, my 4 labradors, George, Fury, Tiggy and Sophie don’t quite understand or care if it rains 🙂

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

At the start of the walk, it was a mixture of strong winds, the odd blast of sun and spits of rain. In fact hail stones had fallen 5 minutes before the start of the walk.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

From a distance, Staple Tor is difficult to distinguish all its features. There are three parts to Staple Tors – Little, Mid and Great. Great Staple Tor is famous for its towers of granite blocks that perch on each other creating unusual shapes. Little Staple Tor has an extensive clitter field. The Staple Tors together with Roos Tor form a chain of tors that stand proud on the west side of the Walkham valley.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

From the summit you have stunning views across Dartmoor National Park.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

In the distance, you can see North Hessary mast.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

Staple Tor is one of the largest Tors on Dartmoor as well as one of the highest. These naturally formed granite stones are incredible to see.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

My 4 dogs love the granite rocks, exploring and jumping over and around them.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

The views are stunning from Staple Tor, but you do have to watch out for flying red flags, as you can see in the distance. This means the army is practising manoeuvres using live ammunition. Therefore, you are not allowed to pass beyond this point.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

There is a published timetable of when the army will be carrying out its activities, so it is possible to walk beyond and into the danger zone.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

After walking downhill, its time to cool off. Well for my 4 dogs.

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

Views from the summit of Staple Tors #dartmoor #huaweip20pro

Staple Tor is definitely one place worth a visit if you are travelling to Dartmoor National Park. Photos shot using a Huawei P20 Pro smartphone.