Check out my Unboxing, First Impressions and Hands On with the Honor 9 Lite.
WATCH IT HERE: https://youtu.be/VWtZ5i21fvI
Please take the time to read about my first Impressions below too and any questions or requests please leave a comment below, thank you.
I attended the Honor launch event for the Honor 9 Lite and whilst there I got plenty of hands on time with both devices and came away extremely impressed. The Honor 9 Lite’s front camera features an industry leading 13MP + 2MP dual-lens system, delivering crystal images with hardware-level bokeh effects. Moreover, with panorama selfie, gesture control shooting, and built-in effects, enjoy your selfies with more fun.
On Opening the typical teal coloured box from Honor I was presented with the Honor 9 Lite in Glacier Grey, also included in the box was a charging brick, Micro USB charging cable and sim ejection tool. Because it is a review unit there were no booklets inside or paperwork thank goodness.
The Phone is made of 2.5D curved glass on the back and front of the display making it very ergonomic to hold and sandwiched in the middle is a nice metal frame. Very shiny with a mirror like finish and it feels extremely sturdy in hand.
There is a single speaker, charging port, mic and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom of the phone, a power button and volume rockers on the right side and on the left the sim card tray which can take 2 sims or a sim and micro sd card. On the front we have a 5.65in 18:9 FHD+ screen with the earpiece and dual selfie cameras above the screen and Honor branding on the chin. On the back we have a dual camera set up with LED flash, mic and more Honor branding and a very fast fingerprint reader.
The fingerprint reader is very fast and easy to set up unlocking the Honor 9 Lite in 0.25 seconds, thats right I said a quarter of a second! There is a 3000mah battery in the phone, not the biggest but at the £199 price point I can't complain in reality, the cameras on the front and rear of the Honor 9 Lite are 13mp and a 2mp shooter and they are great for Bokeh shots.
Overall I am impressed by the Honor 9 Lite so far and look forward to making more videos about it!
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Honor 9 lite camera
Honor 9 lite is most affordable Quadlens smart phone. we all know that Honor 9 is successor on honor 8. This time honor can give tough competitor to some bigger brands like samsung ,lenovo, xiaomi etc,. Honor 9 main focus is on Camera. The Quad lens is the Usp of this smartphone. Android 8.0 Oreo-based user interface. Mostly lovable part of this phone is Photography.
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It appears that to the vast majority of modern day uber mobiles that the camera is the most important factor?
I notice that some are actually going to change from the SGS8+ to the Note 8 'just' for the camera?
Cards on the table. I know next to zero regarding photography and very very seldom, if ever, use the camera on my mobile. I find the most attractive extra as sound production however...
Can some of you camera experts inform me how a pocket camera compares in quality of picture to the Note 8?
I would think, I don't know, that my Canon DSLR produces better photographs? How would my little pocket Sony camera compare?
Just how good is the quality of pictures produced by the Note 8 (also the SGS8+ that I own)? Is it just a matter of convenience or do these new mobiles produce truly 'good' photo's?
Thanks for your replies.
Ryland
The S8+ takes amazing pictures. I haven't bought a good real camera for about 6 or 7 years, but I am sure it still takes superior pictures to the best smartphone cameras. But it is bulky, easily broken (ex dropped it a week after I bought it and broke the lcd display on the back although you can still see through the cracks enough to use it) and a PITA to carry around. So I have little need personally for an actual camera. It was $850 to boot and I wish I had never bought it.
The Note 8 and it's dual rear cameras are a definite step up from the S8+. The S8+ has a GREAT camera, low light especially. But the dual shooters in the rear are very, very nice from all accounts on the Note 8. If I can actually get $425 for my Note 7 on trade in from Sammy for the Note 8 I will get the Note 8 and sell my S8+. Otherwise I will not take a 400 to 500 dollar beating to switch from my S8+ - which is a very nice phone - to the Note 8. I do miss the S Pen and a bit bigger screen is always nice. I am a tad concerned about going down in battery size - the S8+ has a 3500 mah battery and smaller display, the Note 8 has a 3300 mah battery and a bit larger display.
Anyway, IMO, the camera upgrade alone is not enough for me to switch. The trade in of $425 for my Note 7 would be enough IF I can actually get $425 from Samsung for my Note 7.
Dipends on what that "pocket camera" is, if it's an m4/3 like the Olympus OM-D or even the Canon EOS-M. i don't think Note 8 can compete with those cameras. But if it's like those small Sony "Point and Shoot" cameras, it does stand a chance of being at par if not beating the picture quality of what the Note 8 can produce.
The f1.7 lens is a huge plus because of it's lowlight capabilities and of course the bokeh effect (where the subject in front is focused and the background is somehow blurred). from what i've seen Note 8 also has an Optical Zoom which is waaaaay better than digital zoom IMO.
All in all i think it will be a great move even if you're coming from the S8+, aside from the camera, the S-Pen can offer a looooot of things that will be helpful for productivities (and picture editing too! haha)
I have Canon DSLR and it does have little better picture quality, but: I don't carry my DSLR with me unless I specifically plan to take a lot of pictures and I have my phone with me all the time. Also in good light, which is most of the time I take pictures, it's hard to tell difference. My S8 is as fast at focusing as my DSLR, S8 have higher FPS for action photos, takes better video in higher resolution (4k) than my DSLR. In other words I use S8 camera most of the time, even if I have my DSLR and use Canon only for specific type of shooting (night, portrait and zoom). Note 8 has the same cam as S8 plus x2 zoom, so better bokeh, but for portrait and telephoto DSLR it is still much better, for everything else I prefer phone, if only for it's size. In my case it's not the cam I'm upgrading from S8 to Note 8, since addition of x2 zoom won't improve capabilities over S8 that much, it's the pen and I suspect it's similar with many others.
Thank you all for your kind and informative replies. I appreciate your time.
One point. Whats a "Bokeh"?
Ryland
the camera is important but it just depends on what your gonna do with the pictures...most will just share on social or just look at them on there phone..i havent seen a bad picture since i had a nextel flip phone.
for me the s-pen is the main selling point and of course the size of the unit
I would say the camera features are not important to the "uber mobiles" as you describe but more like the last item that can truly be updated / differentiated on a device for maximum upsurge with minimum cost.
That's all vendors have left to try and create hype for the next flagship.
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One point. Whats a "Bokeh"?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh
Leaked firmware files shows Mate 20 may come with 6.3-inch, Kirin 980, 4200mAh and wireless charging support
Leaked firmware files shows Mate 20 Pro may come with Kirin 980, Android P based EMUI 9.0, wireless charging and in-display fingerprint scanner
All from slashleaks.com
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-mate-20-specifications-features-rumor/
This is it apparently.
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-mate-20-notch-render-specifications/
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I don't like the notch and the rounded corners.
I am no notch hater, I like the OnePlus 6 and also the p20 but they are kinda trendy phones. The mate Serien used to be business style. Round corners and waterdrop notch don't fit this theme, I need a contrast to the p-series.
Hoping for a pro with 6.9" no notch
Honestly with a smaller chin and no notch I would definitely get this, especially for the Kirin 980, looks like I'll be sticking with my Mate 10 Pro for awhile now, glad I didn't hold out until this ugly thing was leaked, just give me a Mate 20 ROM port for the Mate 10 Pro and I'll be happy
I think there should be zero chin - just like the iPhone X. I don't like phones with disproportional bezels. They should either be the same top and bottom (no matter how small) or none at all.
I don't see why they should need one. No room for buttons or fingerprint scanner so just remove it.
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Fellow members I have just recieved the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G so I thought I would share my unboxing and first look with you, Here is the Link if you want to watch my video: Mod Edit: Link Removed
Any questions feel free to ask, If you prefer feel free to read my thoughts below:
I will be unboxing the brand new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 which has a secret, yep that’s right it’s the 5g version! I have been waiting for this this device for sometime and its finally available from Vodafone.
The box is classic Xiaomi in a black and gold look which obviously symbolises this is a premium luxurious product. Opening the box there is a nice message from the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun.
Removing the card reveals the show stopper the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5g, I have the Onyx black 6gb RAM 128GB storage model. Also included in the box is the USB C charging cable, the Xiaomi fast charger, a headphone dongle, a slim case which is a nice addition and of course the usual booklets which no one reads.
Taking a look at the Mi Mix 3 5G, the first thing you notice is the beautiful 6.39in amoled full screen display which is totally uninterrupted, no notch, no punch hole and I feel this is my favourite solution out right now as the 24mp selfie camera is hidden behind the screen on a slider mechanism which is not motorised. I can’t explain how satisfying it feels to slide it open and closed. Whilst the phone is locked sliding the screen down allows fast face unlocking but if the phone is already in usage then it will launch the selfie camera.
On the top of the device there is a microphone, on the right side the volume rocker and power button, at the bottom, there are 2 grills one which houses a speaker and the other the mic, nestled in the middle is the USB C charging port. On the left is a key for the google assistant. Around the back it is just as beautiful as the front, a curved premium ceramic back which makes the Mi Mix 3 feel very dense, weighty & premium which is part of the reason it weighs in at 225g. The top left corner has a tiny camera bump which houses 2 12mp cameras, one is wide and the other telephoto with the flash sandwiched between them. The fingerprint sensor is also housed on the back and is extremely fast, I personally feel the positioning is spot on. Of course it wouldn’t be complete without the 5G logo & Mix branding in a beautiful gold finish, Did I say premium? It doesn’t get much better than this.
Now I know this looks very familiar to some of you especially those that bought the original Mi Mix 3 but Xiaomi has improved this version in 3 ways, firstly with the addition of 5G and secondly the latest Snapdragon chipset the 855 now replaces the older 845 and thirdly a bigger battery going from 3200mah to a much bigger 3800mah which are all welcome additions. It looks like Xiaomi went with the if it ain’t broke don’t fix it philosophy and to be honest I am glad. The Mi Mix 3 feels ergonomically perfect for me, not too big and thick enough where I can hold it comfortably in one hand and this is where the curved back feels wonderful.
I am also extremely pleased that the screen is flat and Xiaomi didn’t go with the current trend of curved screens because there is no issues with image distortion or colour warping making it very easy to view. It is still a 1080p resolution with a 403ppi and this definitely will aid with battery life.
The Earpiece unfortunately doesn’t double as a secondary speaker which I would have liked but it’s not a deal breaker as the bottom single speaker seems to be a good quality one. Also missing is a 3.5 mm headphone jack which most OEMs are adopting, unfortunate but sooner or later everyone will have to board the Dongle and Bluetooth bus.
Overall so far I would say anyone in the market looking for a 5g handset should definitely consider the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, I have personally owned and still have the Xiaomi Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 2s and now the Mi Mix 3 5g which is the pinnacle of this series of phone. I can testify the longevity of the Mi Mix range and it’s clear that Xiaomi have refined the mi mix into what you see here.
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Hi,
I just got a new Huawei P30 Pro. After unpacking it discovered that there is a small scratch on the camera glass, just at the edge of the ultra-wide camera. The glass in front of the other cameras seems clear.
Please refer to the photos and the red circle in the first one - this is where the scratch is located.
Do you think it would affect image quality?
I haven't yet shot with the phone in the bright sun, but I could not see any artifacts or flare when shooting indoors towards bright objects, mostly lamps.
In case you think it would negatively impact image quality, would the warranty cover the phone to be exchanged with a new one or only the glass shall be polished/replaced?
Did anybody have similar issues with a new P30 Pro out of the box?
Thank you in advance!
I'm using this fantastic phone for over 3.5 years and I'm still impressed with the battery life, although my fingerprint sensor is not working 100% and my main camera not focusing anymore. I'm still glad with the overall performance.
I'm wondering which phone has similar battery life I'm thinking of replacing this phone as the camera and fingerprint issue becomes annoying at times. Which new phone is a good Huawei P30 Pro replacement?
Writing this on my 3 year old P30 pro, too.
Fingerprint sensor - have you tried retraining it? Really make sure you move your finger around to ensure it can recognise your print from so angles. Also, there's a trick I've seen online for improving fingerprint recognition, but possibly at the risk of reducing security slightly. It involves retraining and alternating between your left and right hands so it learns a hybrid of two prints. Somehow it reduces how strict the recognition is.
And I take it you've given the lens a good clean? A dirty lens won't focus. Have you tried it without a case to check the case isn't inhibiting the focus?
As for replacement... the newer Huawei phone are missing Google apps. Samsung's flagships are expensive and the cameras not as good as the P30. The Oppo X5 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro both have pretty good front cameras but the rest of the array isn't that great and the front facing cameras are garbage. The Pixel 7 Pro has an impressive camera but early reviews are saying the battery life is not what they claim and plenty of former P30 users are saying it feels like a downgrade!
Basically, there's nothing like the P30 Pro. It really was something very special, and it's no wonder Apple crapped their pants and got the US government to ban Google from supporting Huawei.
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Writing this on my 3 year old P30 pro, too.
Fingerprint sensor - have you tried retraining it? Really make sure you move your finger around to ensure it can recognise your print from so angles. Also, there's a trick I've seen online for improving fingerprint recognition, but possibly at the risk of reducing security slightly. It involves retraining and alternating between your left and right hands so it learns a hybrid of two prints. Somehow it reduces how strict the recognition is.
And I take it you've given the lens a good clean? A dirty lens won't focus. Have you tried it without a case to check the case isn't inhibiting the focus?
As for replacement... the newer Huawei phone are missing Google apps. Samsung's flagships are expensive and the cameras not as good as the P30. The Oppo X5 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro both have pretty good front cameras but the rest of the array isn't that great and the front facing cameras are garbage. The Pixel 7 Pro has an impressive camera but early reviews are saying the battery life is not what they claim and plenty of former P30 users are saying it feels like a downgrade!
Basically, there's nothing like the P30 Pro. It really was something very special, and it's no wonder Apple crapped their pants and got the US government to ban Google from supporting Huawei.
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Thank you for your kind reply. I cleaned my lens but I think it's a problem that occurred after the Emui 12 update. Didn't try a factory reset (I don't want with all the apps I'm using or is there an easy method to backup and restore all 1:1?)
Fingerprint is probably because of my screen protector and I don't want to remove it because I was lucky to find a full glue, full coverage not only the edges screen protector. Don't know where I can order a new one. Thanks for the tip btw.
I'm looking for a phone with a similar screen on time and a good camera. I don't care if it's slightly worse than the P30 Pro as long as it's good I'm fine with it.
Great battery life is important.
I have recently changed the battery under warranty(last warranty day) and now it's even better, with 2 days battery life possible sometimes. They also changed the screen, so I will be keepin this phone for quite a while longer. Can't find another phone that ticks so many boxes...
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