A single of the top camera phones available, however Huawei hasn’t yet gotten Google support Huawei’s P60 Pro released in China earlier in March 2023. But it has finally arrived in Europe, the UK as well as Europe.
The Pro version is currently the only P60 phone to receive an international release and, this year Huawei is making a specialization upon photography with low light or zoom-based photography. It is aiming to be a step ahead of the cameras on phones made by the likes of Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Because it’s an Huawei phone however, it does not offer Google services as well as Google Play Store. Google Play Store this has significant implications on the software side – particularly if you’re used the standard Western Android experience. But, those who love smartphones may still be scouting this model since it can capture some of the best photos you can get with the phone.
Design & Build
- Absolutely stunning Rococo Pearl finish
- IP68 rating
- No headphone jack
The Huawei P60 Pro comes in the choice of two colors: Black and Rococo Pearl. I tried the latter, which has the look of marbles that is exclusive to your smartphone. My model was different in shape compared to other models I’ve seen. It has a gorgeous shimmer to it, and doesn’t tend to catch fingerprints as do other models.
Its Rococo Pearl model is PS100/EUR200 higher than the standard black. So you’ll have pay more to pay out for the stunning look.
It’s akin to an expensive, premium phone and has a curved form that is simple to handle and operate. It is made possible by the phone’s light and light weight (200g) and slim construction (8.3mm) as well as the fact that it’s not overly bulky like other models like those like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Its camera component is located to the left of the phone, with the main camera dominant the design – in contrast to the two large circular lenses found in the Huawei P50 Pro. The phone does stick out which is why it’s noticeable. The phone does not completely lie on its back when placed in the reverse position, however, as you can observe it’s designed to appear and operate like an actual camera in the landscape.
The phone has is one USB-C port and a dual-SIM slot, which is also compatible with Huawei’s own nano-memory cards to provide more storage. There’s no headphone port however, which is normal for the phone of such a price. It’s worth noting that the P60 Pro has an IP68 rating, which means it has an adequate level of protection against water. Huawei also includes in an additional transparent box in this box should you require additional security.
All in all, Huawei has once again come up with a stunning flagship smartphone featuring P60 Pro. P60 Pro that stands out from the rest.
Screen & Speakers
- 6.67in 1220p display
- Kunlun glass protection
- Stereo speakers
It’s the Huawei P60 Pro comes kitted with a 6.67in curving glass display that has resolution of 2700 x 1220 pixels which is high resolution however it has more pixels than standard 1080p HD. The resolution is comparable to that you see with iPhone 14 Pro. iPhone 14 Pro but it’s not quite as stunning as competitors like Samsung’s Samsung Galaxy S23+ that has the QHD+ display.
It’s stunning. The colours are vibrant and bright, which makes it ideal to watch videos. There is just a tiny of of light reflection in direct sunlight however not enough to render the display difficult to read. The display that is always on is activated by default and displays the time as well as notifications even when the display is off, however you can disable this feature off if worried about the battery’s performance.
The under-display fingerprint sensor performed well, even though face recognition could sometimes fail in low light or when I were wearing glasses. In contrast to that of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro which has real 3D face scanning The P60 Pro’s one selfie camera has 2D facial unlock and is not as secure (and is similar to many of Android smartphones).
The phone is equipped with Kunlun glass the Huawei’s in-house version of the most popular in the industry Corning Gorilla Glass. I stumbled across the glass out as the phone fell off the sofa and fell on a plate made of ceramic. Despite a terrifyingly loud bang however, the phone was unharmed.
The display has an adjustable refresh rate which can display between 1 and 120Hz, which allows for sleek graphics and long battery endurance. It is possible to set the display at a lower speed. can additionally have the phone switched to high (120Hz) or normal (60Hz) in case you’re concerned of the power. Its P60 Pro also boasts 300Hz touch-sampling, which is extremely responsive and fast for gaming.
Stereo speakers are placed on the top and the bottom of the phone. They are powerful and loud with music sounds featuring clear highs, mids and bass. But, it doesn’t have the same punch and color that you can find on phones equipped with audio processing and superior hardware, such as the incredibly ROG Phone 7 by Asus Ultimate.
Specs & Performance
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chips
- 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB of storage
- No support for 5G.
The Huawei P60 Pro comes fitted with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor. It is the same processor found in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 as well as or the Xiaomi 12s Ultra and the OnePlus 10T. It is available with either 8GB of RAM and storage of 256GB, or 12GB RAM with 512GB storage.
It’s not Qualcomm’s most recent processor – it’s that of the Snapdragon 8 Generation 2 that is found in the Samsung S23 series, the OnePlus 11 and the Xiaomi 13 Pro. However, this 8+ generation is a very competent processor. I was able to multitask at ease streaming video on Twitch and surfing social media sites with no slowing down or lag.
However, because of Huawei’s ongoing tensions with US trade and commerce industry and the US trade industry, there is no 5G connectivity, so you’ll have to use 4G. I noticed a differences when out and on the streets, with web pages loading slower than they are on my normal 5G phone.
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Cameras
- The 48Mp triple camera is ideal for zooming low-light in photos
- Images of daytime are equally beautiful
- Wide-angle lens isn’t as striking
Huawei set out to be awe-inspiring with its P60 Pro camera, and we can say that it has successfully delivered.
The phone has triple cameras setup, which is controlled by an f/48 main lens which has the same technology of a physical variable aperture that is found with Mate 50 Pro. Mate 50 Pro. It has a rotating component that lets you to choose between ten options from f/1.4 as well as f/4.0 in the pro mode setting in Camera app.
The manual controls are somewhat more similar to an DSLR camera. The ability to alter the aperture of this P60 Pro lets you create an authentic background blur with close-up subjects without the aid of software. You can also open the lens to let in more of the landscape and keep the entire plain in focus. The ability to increase the aperture to f/4.0 allows you to allow in more light to create better images when light is difficult to come by.
This innovative main lens is enhanced by an ultra-wide 13Mp lens that has an f/2.2 aperture, and most impressively, a48Mp zoom camera that features an f/2.1 aperture, as well as 3.5x optical zoom.
This camera setup is great in low-light zoomed-in photos. I was able capture the sunset image of an giraffe with 3.5x zoom and the camera was able to handle the glowing orange light of solar rays, without blowing out the remainder of the photo, and also balance the shadows of the ground while retaining the fine print of the animal. It’s definitely one of the most impressive photos I’ve taken with an iPhone camera. And I did not have to work too hard. The camera does most of it’s work for you but take note of the usual lens flare is common to any camera system when pointed directly towards the sun.
Recording video is accessible in 4K 1080p, 720p, and 1080p in both 60fps and 30fps. While shooting, the colour balance isn’t as good as you’d expect on stills and with tones that are less washed out. It is there is also a jolt you zoom in and out as we experienced this issue on P50 Pro as well. P50 Pro as well.
But microphones are able to receive a decent amount of audio and videos remain stable even when moving around.
Battery Life & Charging
- A battery that lasts for a day and a half.
- Fast charging 88W
- Wireless charging reverse and wireless charging is supported
There is the battery with 4815mAh inside the P60 Pro. For flagship phones and last, the battery longevity is better than other models. I got through about one and a half days per day, streaming Twitch as well as making photos as well as making use of Huawei’s Petal Maps.
If you’re taking a lot of photos as well as videos and have the brightness slashed to the max, then your battery will naturally run out faster.
In terms of charging, in terms of charging, the P60 Pro comes with an 8W brick that is accompanied by a USB-C cable. It can power the phone from zero to 89 percent in 30 minutes, which means that even a five minute charge should give you an adequate amount of time prior to you take it out of the front door. ensure that you activate ‘turbo mode’ in case you need the most efficient charging speeds.
It also supports wireless charging of 50W, as well as 7.5W reverse wireless charging. It’s important to note that the phone became warm while fast charging. This is typical for phones using this type of technology, but is it is something to keep in your mind regarding the long-term health of the battery. It is possible that you may be advised to keep the turbo mode switched off, and then charge your phone slow and with a slower charge, which has been found to cause less stress on lithium-ion batteries over the course of time as opposed to fast charging.
Software & Apps
- Google support is not available. Google support for Google
- Many of software that is bloatware
Now, let’s get to the biggest issue of this phone that is the software. If you’re familiar with the Google ecosystem, like me and you’re looking for a different experience, then this Huawei P60 Pro quite hard to use, but that doesn’t mean it’s totally inoperable.
The P60 Pro runs on EMUI 13.1, an open-source skin built on Android. Instead of Google Play, Huawei uses its own AppGallery app store however, which isn’t exactly user-friendly. It’s with of ads and does not have the same sleek design like Google Play does. Google version boasts.
On top of this the app doesn’t contain numerous of the popular Western applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix and PayPal. There are a few alternatives. can search for those in the AppGallery or through the Huawei search tool Petal Search, and the results may lead onto APK version of these apps, which you can download via other websites.
This is also known as sideloading and it’s done on Android is completely legal, however it can be complicated. While Huawei claims that it tests apps prior to they are installed but there are security concerns since you’re not downloading anything directly from Google Play Store, but an external site.
Price & Availability
The Huawei P60 Pro retails at EUR1,199/PS1,199 for the 8GB model and EUR1,399/PS1,299 for the version with 12GB of memory. UK customers can only buy only the black model in 8GB, as well as you can only get the Rococo Pearl version in 12GB. For Europe, you can get either color in both of the configurations.
It is available for purchase from the Huawei Store in the UK and will launch at other select retailers starting on 22 May 2023. Readers of Tech Advisor can enjoy an additional 10% discount when they use the coupon code A10P60PROOTH when you the time of checkout at the Huawei Store – this deal will expire on May 31, 2023.
If you place your order before June 5, 2023, you can also get an absolutely gratis Huawei Wear GT 3 along with an PS100 voucher that can be used in the Huawei Store.
It should be no shock it’s P60 Pro isn’t available in the US market. P60 Pro isn’t available in the US. It is, however American customers may be capable of acquiring a hold of one through AliExpress.
The P60 Pro is extremely expensive for an phone even that isn’t equipped with Google services. And while the camera of the P60 Pro is extremely impressive however, the software issues make it much more difficult to market than rivals.
Verdict
The Huawei P60 Pro is a great camera. is no doubt that the Huawei P60 Pro packs some impressive camera tech, and If you’ve been looking for a camera that can shoot close-up photos in extreme darkness while keeping a lot of details and detail, this phone cannot be beat.
On top of this the device has an amazing, durable design and a long battery life, amazing fast charging technology and an incredibly smooth performance.
However, I’d suggest purchasing it if you plan to use this primarily as a secondary camera in conjunction with your daily phone or if absence of Google service isn’t of concern to you.
