Huawei P20/P20 Pro

corks finest

Gatling wrote: »

Foreign Sports wrote: »

Ring loyalty and ask them to get you added to an early upgrade given that you are a loyal customer and are already on one of their bundles.

If they set you up on the system, you should be able to pre-order online in order to qualify for the headphones too.

Have you actually tried to deal with eir ,
Telesales and online sales are two separate divisions and notorious to deal with

Absolutely

sentient_6

Random thought that puts me way off the phone. So it has a notch right, ok bare with me, I completely understand the logic of a notch: push the screen all the way up and put your sensors etc in the normally empty centre of the staus bar..........but using the logic of maximising the screen why the fu*k go with a front fingerprint sensor and have a bezel across the bottom just for it? And still go with on screen nav bar. So strange. The logic is strange. Should have gone with rear sensor and push the screen all the way down.

ForestFire

sentient_6 wrote: »

Random thought that puts me way off the phone. So it has a notch right, ok bare with me, I completely understand the logic of a notch: push the screen all the way up and put your sensors etc in the normally empty centre of the staus bar..........but using the logic of maximising the screen why the fu*k go with a front fingerprint sensor and have a bezel across the bottom just for it? And still go with on screen nav bar. So strange. The logic is strange. Should have gone with rear sensor and push the screen all the way down.

There are phones on the way with a notch at the top and bottom, so you can wait for these to be released:)

But there are two reasons I understand to keep the from finger print reader.

1)Cost and issues to get it at the rear of the battery (There is no wireless chip either, so currently no electronics at the rear of the battery?)

2)You can unlock you phone without lifting it (not possible with rear finger or face).


Also you can set the notch to black background, which maintains the symmetrical appearance of the phone, but keeps the info in the notch area and off the main screen.

GT_TDI_150

I purchased today ... An s9+... Thanks for all the input...

In the end I've been without a phone for a few days, wrecked my head not having a phone. Got paid today, today was always the day I was getting my new phone...and there are no Huawei p20 pros in the stores for sale so my mind was made up for me... thankfully... I'd still have been stood in the shop humming otherwise

mrcheez

ferrigan101 wrote: »

And....... Are they unlocked!? :pac:

I'd say you won't get an answer to this unless someone has SIM cards from other suppliers than the one they use.

Slightly off topic, is Carphone Warehouse the only B&M shop where you can buy new unlocked phones ?

(obviously you can get unlocked online, but my sister in Dubai was curious as there you can buy unlocked phones everywhere)

dan786

ferrigan101 wrote: »

And....... Are they unlocked!? :pac:

Nope.

ferrigan101

Nightline have an estimated delivery between 7 and 9pm tonight for mine. I've just had to reschedule it for tomorrow as I won't be in tonight. Kind of annoying as I live near the depot.

Anyway, how are folk getting on with the handset?

ForestFire

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Nightline have an estimated delivery between 7 and 9pm tonight for mine. I've just had to reschedule it for tomorrow as I won't be in tonight. Kind of annoying as I live near the depot.

Anyway, how are folk getting on with the handset?

Missed delivery at 14:00 from an post, Some of us have to work:D
Evening Delivery scheduled for 18:00

I do have another problem though, this is supposed to be my birthday present from Wife/Daughter which is not until next week.

I need to see if I can sneak it out:o, but I cannot fully switch over until its back in the box and I open it on B day:eek:

But I guess I can use during daytime in work and night time, to start getting it set-up etc, before returning to box again to be wrapped:)

Technique

How would a p20 lite compare against a Xiaomi Mi A1? Particularly in terms of camera?

My Xiaomi arrived today, but I just seen the Tesco Mobile offer of €80 upfront and €30/month. I already pay €20 on credit each month so the phone would only cost an extra €10.

If I thought the p20 lite was a step up I'd sell the Xiaomi unopened.

mrcheez

Technique wrote: »

How would a p20 lite compare against a Xiaomi Mi A1? Particularly in terms of camera?

My Xiaomi arrived today, but I just seen the Tesco Mobile offer of €80 upfront and €30/month. I already pay €20 on credit each month so the phone would only cost an extra €10.

If I thought the p20 lite was a step up I'd sell the Xiaomi unopened.

I asked the same question before and was given the following response

Foreign Sports wrote: »

https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-mobile-phones/Huawei-P20-Lite-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-A5-2017-vs-Xiaomi-Mi-A1

They are all broadly similar based upon the above link.

The Galaxy A5 only has 3GB RAM though, which might be an issue if you like to use lots of apps at the same time.

The P20 Lite is the newest, has the biggest screen and is running the newest version of Android so it probably the best buy between the above.

16MP on Huawei instead of 12MP camera on the Xiaomi

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

Slightly off topic, is Carphone Warehouse the only B&M shop where you can buy new unlocked phones ?

(obviously you can get unlocked online, but my sister in Dubai was curious as there you can buy unlocked phones everywhere)

anyone know this? where do people buy unlocked phones in Ireland (not online I mean)

CiDeRmAn

So, re the P20 Pro, I take it the free headphones ship has now sailed?

ForestFire

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

So, re the P20 Pro, I take it the free headphones ship has now sailed?

It is now removed from the Vodafone website, so it looks like it.

Not sure if they would bring anything back. The mate 10 still has a free gift available, but much lower RRP gift.

rizzee

Sales will slow down on this or a price drop soon, no one will pay full whack without getting the 400 euro headphones free. In my opinion.

CiDeRmAn

I'm in no hurry, I've a Pixel right now, but I should have pulled the trigger on the P20Pro earlier this week.
Ah well.

ianob7

dan786 wrote:

Same. But just realized I ordered two somehow one 24 hours after the other. Both have been dispatched. I am expecting headsets with both as they were ordered in March so if anyone wants the set they can have it for 779 with the headphones.

@ciderman

CiDeRmAn

ianob7 wrote: »

@ciderman

Yeah, I was getting it on contact, but thanks anyhow

ianob7

CiDeRmAn wrote:

Yeah, I was getting it on contact, but thanks anyhow

No worries ! just trying to hook a brother up

Foreign Sports

ForestFire wrote: »

There are phones on the way with a notch at the top and bottom, so you can wait for these to be released:)

But there are two reasons I understand to keep the from finger print reader.

1)Cost and issues to get it at the rear of the battery (There is no wireless chip either, so currently no electronics at the rear of the battery?)

2)You can unlock you phone without lifting it (not possible with rear finger or face).


Also you can set the notch to black background, which maintains the symmetrical appearance of the phone, but keeps the info in the notch area and off the main screen.

The fingerprint reader can also be used in place of the 'soft keys' which frees up even more screen space.

"Off-Screen Navigation Key: This allows the home key to be used with gestures, as so: press to return home; swipe left or right to open recent apps; tap to go back. As the trio of typical Android soft keys won't be on the home screen it means more space to enjoy your content, without less need to reach up across the phone screen during use."

I've been using it like this so far and it works quite well.

Gatling

Foreign Sports wrote: »

The fingerprint reader can also be used in place of the 'soft keys' which frees up even more screen space.

"Off-Screen Navigation Key: This allows the home key to be used with gestures, as so: press to return home; swipe left or right to open recent apps; tap to go back. As the trio of typical Android soft keys won't be on the home screen it means more space to enjoy your content, without less need to reach up across the phone screen during use."

I've been using it like this so far and it works quite well.

The P10 has the similar set up

micks_address

Gatling wrote: »

The P10 has the similar set up

Anyone with the p20 Pro like to comment on performance?

iHungry

Any notifications I'm getting from WhatsApp and Gmail are just appearing as a circle beside the icon. Is there something I'm doing wrong guys?

Foreign Sports

iHungry wrote: »

Any notifications I'm getting from WhatsApp and Gmail are just appearing as a circle beside the icon. Is there something I'm doing wrong guys?

You need to enable notifications on the lock screen somewhere. It needs to be done per app...Haven't got that far yet

tedpan

Foreign Sports wrote:

You need to enable notifications on the lock screen somewhere. It needs to be done per app...Haven't got that far yet

You need to check the notification settings within the app. Then go to the phone settings, applications, and then select the application and which notifications you want to change.

iHungry

Thank you guys. I have resolved the issue. For anyone else read this guide
https://www.addictivetips.com/android/how-to-enable-or-disable-notification-badges-for-apps-on-android/

eoinfitzokk

Technique wrote: »

How would a p20 lite compare against a Xiaomi Mi A1? Particularly in terms of camera?

My Xiaomi arrived today, but I just seen the Tesco Mobile offer of €80 upfront and €30/month. I already pay €20 on credit each month so the phone would only cost an extra €10.

If I thought the p20 lite was a step up I'd sell the Xiaomi unopened.

You'll be able to sell your A1 for what you paid or very close to it. I was looking at one only yesterday as similarly a lady on boards was looking to sell an unopened one.

All Tesco phones will be locked so no 4G for anyone interested in it.

Foreign Sports

https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/144149-best-huawei-p20-pro-tips-tricks-emui-software-help

The above link looks useful for those new to EMUI

Technique

eoinfitzokk wrote: »

You'll be able to sell your A1 for what you paid or very close to it. I was looking at one only yesterday as similarly a lady on boards was looking to sell an unopened one.

All Tesco phones will be locked so no 4G for anyone interested in it.

Thanks. I'm going to go with Three as the phone's€30 cheaper and I'm already on Three PAYG. I forgot also about the lack of 4g with Tesco.

Foreign Sports

iHungry wrote: »

Thank you guys. I have resolved the issue. For anyone else read this guide
https://www.addictivetips.com/android/how-to-enable-or-disable-notification-badges-for-apps-on-android/

Haven't had much of a chance to mess around with the phone yet but the battery life seems to be excellent. Was at 10% last night when I put the phone down. Picked it up this morning and it was still at 10%

Very impressive!

micks_address

Foreign Sports wrote: »

Haven't had much of a chance to mess around with the phone yet but the battery life seems to be excellent. Was at 10% last night when I put the phone down. Picked it up this morning and it was still at 10%

Very impressive!

Those with the pro.. Does it come with silicon case in box? Is there a pre installed screen protector?
Thanks,
Mick

ForestFire

micks_address wrote: »

Those with the pro.. Does it come with silicon case in box? Is there a pre installed screen protector?
Thanks,
Mick

Yes it comes with a clear silicon case that is actually quite good.

There is a screen projector in place,but it is just the type intended to be removed when opened.

I still have it on until I get the chance to put on the glass protector I got, hopefully tonight.

micks_address

ForestFire wrote: »

Yes it comes with a clear silicon case that is actually quite good.

There is a screen projector in place,but it is just the type intended to be removed when opened.

I still have it on until I get the chance to put on the glass protector I got, hopefully tonight.

Thanks,
Thought it might be a pre installed one like on one plus. Any suggestions for good tempered glass one?

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

Thanks,
Thought it might be a pre installed one like on one plus. Any suggestions for good tempered glass one?

This suggests it might?
D
https://www.hotukdeals.com/discussions/does-the-huawei-p20-pro-come-with-a-pre-installed-screen-protector-2923616

ForestFire

micks_address wrote: »

Thanks,
Thought it might be a pre installed one like on one plus. Any suggestions for good tempered glass one?

I just got this one too tide me over.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07BHKTFSK?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

No idea how good it is to be honest.

I'll try to give feedback if and when I get it on. I think it's need 24hrs to fix properly and I have never put on one of these glass ones before

Foreign Sports

ForestFire wrote: »

Yes it comes with a clear silicon case that is actually quite good.

There is a screen projector in place,but it is just the type intended to be removed when opened.

I still have it on until I get the chance to put on the glass protector I got, hopefully tonight.

There is a screen protector pre installed under the temporary one. So make sure to take it off before you put on any tempered glass protection.

micks_address

Foreign Sports wrote: »

There is a screen protector pre installed under the temporary one. So make sure to take it off before you put on any tempered glass protection.

Also anyone using the phone with android auto? Seen some reports of problems online

ForestFire

Foreign Sports wrote: »

There is a screen protector pre installed under the temporary one. So make sure to take it off before you put on any tempered glass protection.

Yes, I'll take a look and see if there is another under the temporary one before installing.

If there is one there I presume it's plastic. Would you just leave it there for the time been or would it be best to switch to the tempered glass straight away?

ForestFire

micks_address wrote: »

Also anyone using the phone with android auto? Seen some reports of problems online

Yes used today with no problems. I was actually going to post to say it's much better at auto connect to car than my s7, but that could be an s7 issue which also used to drop connection.

So far I am on Wi-Fi only (hotspot from s7) and I have tried Spotify, maps and directions with no issues.

I do not have SIM installed yet to try calls.

irishgrover

micks_address wrote: »

Also anyone using the phone with android auto? Seen some reports of problems online

I've been using it for about 6 hours today... Got a couple of errors stressing my cars version out of date or something similar... But nothing significant, just plugged it out and in

micks_address

ForestFire wrote: »

Yes, I'll take a look and see if there is another under the temporary one before installing.

If there is one there I presume it's plastic. Would you just leave it there for the time been or would it be best to switch to the tempered glass straight away?

I'd leave it to be honest. I've one on my one plus 5t and it's fine. I'm really careful with phone. Never put it in pocket with keys etc.. I've dabbled with phone protectors a lot and it can be very hard to fit them properly.. Some won't work with cases etc

Foreign Sports

micks_address wrote: »

I'd leave it to be honest. I've one on my one plus 5t and it's fine. I'm really careful with phone. Never put it in pocket with keys etc.. I've dabbled with phone protectors a lot and it can be very hard to fit them properly.. Some won't work with cases etc

I've read that the pre installed screen protector is prone to smudges. Seems ok so far from my limited use.

I've never added a tempered screen protector before but I imagine they could be difficult to get right. Although they should offer more protection compared to standard one.

The silicone case provided is fine, but it doesn't give sufficient coverage to the camera lenses so i'm going to pick up a huawei flip case when they are in stock.

micks_address

Foreign Sports wrote: »

I've read that the pre installed screen protector is prone to smudges. Seems ok so far from my limited use.

I've never added a tempered screen protector before but I imagine they could be difficult to get right. Although they should offer more protection compared to standard one.

The silicone case provided is fine, but it doesn't give sufficient coverage to the camera lenses so i'm going to pick up a huawei flip case when they are in stock.

The flip case does look nice but sort of defeats purpose of finger print sensor and face unlock. The silicone one doesn't protect the camera when lying flat?

micks_address

Is the version from networks here dual sim?

practice

No, the one I got from Three is single SIM only; the space for the second SIM on the tray is not available to use

Foreign Sports

micks_address wrote: »

The flip case does look nice but sort of defeats purpose of finger print sensor and face unlock. The silicone one doesn't protect the camera when lying flat?

Yeah, guess you can unlock it with either method, once the case is open. I like the idea of using it with the Always on display and the (limited) notifications you can get along with answering calls etc while the case is closed.

Just an option, i'll probably get another one of a different type aswell and see which one i prefer.

Yeah, the silicone is basically flush with the lens and wouldn't give sufficient (if any) protection when lying the phone flat on a table.

RTT

My p20 pro arrived on Friday, delivered by Nightline so I've had some time to play around with it.
I preordered from Three. No Bose headphones arrived with the phone but I've been told that they should arrive within 30 days. It did come with a clear silicone case.
I'm quite impressed with the phone so far. I had a Huawei Mate S and the P20 is slightly longer than that.
The facial recognition unlock feature is very handy. I'm also very impressed with the triple camera. Any photos I've taken so far look quite professional as they tend to slightly blur out the background and the object is crystal clear.

dan786

Three shipped out Factory Unlocked devices to everyone who pre-ordered. So should get quicker updates etc.

rai555

dan786 wrote: »

Three shipped out Factory Unlocked devices to everyone who pre-ordered. So should get quicker updates etc.

That's great news, checked mine, sim lock deactivated. No need unlock from three!

ferrigan101

rai555 wrote: »

That's great news, checked mine, sim lock deactivated. No need unlock from three!

How did you check the sim lock out of interest?

dan786

ferrigan101 wrote: »

How did you check the sim lock out of interest?

By putting in a sim from another operator.