It's a dilemma that all smartphone owners know, whether you're a fan of Apple, Samsung, or Huawei: should you buy the latest gem of technology that the brand has just launched?

Today we will try to provide an answer to Huawei users, comparing the Mate 20 and the Mate 40, to help you decide whether to take the new model or not.

Dimensions

The Mate 40 pro is larger than the Mate 20 pro, about 5 mm in height and 3 mm in width, but also a little heavier (about twenty grams).

These are differences significant enough to be noticed by the majority of users, but which do not radically change the comfort of use.

This point does not therefore seem sufficient to justify a change of smartphone.

Aesthetic

Both models benefit from a glass front and rear panel, with an aluminum frame. The colors are different, and we would tend to prefer those of the Mate 40, which makes you want to replace your Mate 20…

That said, it seems a shame to buy a new phone just for an aesthetic question, when you can easily find a case for Huawei Mate 20 on https://www.coquedetelephone.fr/huawei/huawei-mate-20 -lite/

Battery

With a battery of 4400 mAh against 4200 mAh for the Mate 20 pro, the Mate 40 seems a priori better equipped… But, in reality, with a larger screen and a more powerful processor, it consumes more, which means that its autonomy is not longer.

Camera

Without going into all the technical details, we can safely say that the Mate 40 Pro is one of the best smartphones in the world for taking photos and videos, day and night.

If you like to take exceptional quality photos, in any conditions, you will not regret having bought this Smartphone!

Performance

Smartphone manufacturer mastering the production of 5G chips and modems, Huawei can best include the latest technological advances. As a result, the Kirin 9000 of Mate 40 Pro allows an incredibly stable 5G connection, unbeatable on the market.

The conclusion is clear: if you want to take advantage of 5 G, it is better to change your Mate 20 for a Mate 40!

Software and use

Here is the big problem with the Mate 40, the one that makes most users prefer to stay on the Mate 20…

Of course, Huawei has managed to do without Google and, after some initial stammering, offers decent alternatives to the famous search engine or its app store. However, it is clear that it is not practical to have to change your habits: when you have been using Google Maps for 10 years, it feels weird to switch to Petal Maps!

The final word

The Mate 40 pro is a brilliant smartphone, which is exceptional for photography and 5G, but which unfortunately remains impractical for the general public...

Unless you really need the latest advances in technology, it's better to keep your Mate 20 for a few more months.