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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro Launch Highlights: Honor P20 Lite, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro launched globally

Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro Launch Price, Specifications, Launch Date in India LIVE Updates: Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor P20 Lite launched globally will be coming to India on June 11.

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Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro Price, Specifications Launch Highlights: Huawei sub-brand, Honor has launched three new smartphones, namely Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 Lite, globally. The company has confirmed that it will be launching the new Honor 20 series of smartphones in India on June 11.
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20:10 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 Lite specifications

To learn more about the newly launched quad camera smartphones - Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro along with the triple camera sporting Honor 20 Lite click here.

19:40 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Lite

Honor 20 Lite also announced, will cost 299 Euros. The company has not divulged any updates regarding the availability of the devices.

19:38 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 series prices

Honor 20 Pro is priced at 599 Euros for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the Honor 20 costs 499 Euros for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

19:31 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 series battery details

Honor 20 Pro boasts a 4000mAh battery, while the Honor 20 offers a 3750mAh battery. Fast charging (22.5W) is also supported.

19:30 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 series + Fortnite

19:27 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 series is powered by the Kirin 980 processor

Honor 20 series is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal memory. Both phones support GPU Turbo 3.0 technology.

19:26 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Pro scores a rating of 111 on DxoMark

DxoMark, the reference for testing camera and smartphone sensors, has awarded the new Honor 20 Pro smartphone a rating of 111. This score is on par with that of OnePlus 7 Pro.

19:17 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Pro will come with a 3x optical zoom lens

The phone's 8MP telephoto lens will have a 3x optical zoom lens. This isn’t quite as impressive the “periscope” zoom lens seen on the Huawei P30 Pro or Oppo Reno, but it’s still a handy tool.

19:10 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Pro will feature an f/1.4 aperture

Honor 20 Pro features an f/1.4 aperture lens for the first time on a smartphone. It's a big step to make smartphone cameras at par with professional DSLRs.

19:06 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Pro camera specifications

Honor 20 Pro has a quad-lens camera, featuring a 48MP one mentioned along with a 16MP f/2.2 wide-angle one, an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto one and a 2MP f/2.4 macro one.

19:04 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Pro Moschino edition

Honor 20 Pro Moschino edition also announced. The special edition has been made in collaboration with the Italian fashion company.

18:58 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor has introduced the Honor 20 series

It's official! Honor has introduced its Honor 20 series. The Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro offer a punch-hole display and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner

18:52 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor Life offline stores

Honor Life, the company's offline store, will be expanded into a number of global cities including Paris, Moscow, Madrid, among other cities.

18:48 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor President George Zhao starts the event

The presentation has started George Zhao, President of Honor, takes the stage. Zhao talks about the history of Honor.

18:41 (IST)21 May 2019
The event starts

Here we go! The lights are dimmed and an introduction video started.

18:25 (IST)21 May 2019
Only 10 minutes left until the event starts

The event is about to begin. 10 minutes until showtime. The Wi-Fi and cellular connection in the room is good.

18:07 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor will skip an in-display fingerprint sensor

Honor 20 Pro will also reportedly come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as a power button. This is the first time Honor will introduce a phone with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

18:04 (IST)21 May 2019
Honor 20 Pro rumoured camera specifications

Honor 20 Pro could be pitched as a premium mid-range smartphone with a quad-camera setup, with lenses rumoured to include the 48MP primary lens with f/1.4 aperture, a 16MP f/2.2 wide-angle lens, an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 2MP f/2.4 macro lens.

18:03 (IST)21 May 2019
Event to start under 30 minutes

Doors are open and attendees are heading into the room.

18:02 (IST)21 May 2019
Implications of Google suspending Huawei’s access to updates of its Android operating system

Huawei (including its sub-brand Honor) has been in the news after Google suspended Huawei’s access to updates of its Android operating system, after the US government added it to a trade blacklist last week.

Google said it was complying with an executive order issued by Donald Trump and was reviewing the “implications.

Huawei said it would continue to provide security updates and after-sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphones.

17:55 (IST)21 May 2019
What do we expect?

We expect the Honor 20. We expect the Honor 20 Pro. My question is: can the Honor 20 series compete with the likes OnePlus 7 lineup?

17:48 (IST)21 May 2019
Media and attendees are currently queuing up outside the keynote room

Hello everybody and welcome from Honor's May 21, currently happening in London. There have been a number rumours floating around pointing out that we might be looking at two new Honor 20 series flagship devices - and a third cheaper variant. We will soon get to know what these devices are actually made off.

17:32 (IST)21 May 2019
The launch event will start in under an hour

The company has started registering its guests. The event will commence in the next hour, where the company is expected to release its Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones, which are expected to take on the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones globally.

17:03 (IST)21 May 2019
How to watch Honor 20 series launch livestream

Honor will commence the launch event at 6:30 PM IST. At the event, it is expected to launch at least two smartphones, dubbed Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro. The company is also expected to launch a watered-down variant of the devices, namely Honor 20 Lite. You can watch the event live on the company's official YouTube channel or at the embedded video below.

A quad-camera setup will help the Honor 20 Pro a slight edge over the OnePlus 7 Pro. The quad camera setup on the Honor 20 Pro will consist of a 48MP f/1.4 main camera utilising Sony’s flagship IMX586 image sensor with OIS, an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom and 30x optical zoom, a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera and a 2MP f/2.4 macro lens.

Honor 20 Lite will come with a 32MP front-facing camera in a U-shaped notch, a 6.21-in HD+ display, a Kirin 710 processor, a triple-camera setup made up of a 24 MP, 8 MP and 2 MP sensors, and a 4,000mAH battery.

Anuj Bhatia is a seasoned personal technology writer at indianexpress.com with a career spanning over a decade. Active in the domain since 2011, he has established himself as a distinct voice in tech journalism, specializing in long-form narratives that bridge the gap between complex innovation and consumer lifestyle. Experience & Career: Anuj has been a key contributor to The Indian Express since late 2016. Prior to his current tenure, he served as a Senior Tech Writer at My Mobile magazine and held a role as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. His professional trajectory reflects a rigorous commitment to technology reporting, backed by a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. Expertise & Focus Areas: Anuj’s reporting covers the spectrum of personal technology, characterized by a unique blend of modern analysis and historical context. His key focus areas include: Core Technology: Comprehensive coverage of smartphones, personal computers, apps, and lifestyle tech. Deep-Dive Narratives: Specializes in composing longer-form feature articles and explainers that explore the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. Global & Local Scope: Reports extensively on major international product launches from industry titans like Apple and Google, while simultaneously covering the ecosystem of indie and home-grown tech startups. Niche Interests: A dedicated focus on vintage technology and retro gaming, offering readers a nostalgic yet analytical perspective on the evolution of tech. Authoritativeness & Trust Anuj is a trusted voice in the industry, recognized for his ability to de-jargonize trending topics and provide context to rapid technological advancements. His authority is reinforced by his on-ground presence at major international tech conferences and his nuanced approach to product reviews. By balancing coverage of the world's most valuable tech brands with emerging startups, he offers a holistic and objective view of the global technology landscape. Find all stories by Anuj Bhatia here. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. ... Read More

 

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