Huawei Mate 20 Pro shows Android is challenging iOS through AI

AI is the name of the game as new Android-powered machines push the innovation envelope. Last week's launch by Google of its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones and last night's (16 October) launch by Huawei of its new flagship Mate 20 Pro indicate a rising sophistication among Android phone manufacturers. The style isn't just in the materials used to make attractive-looking devices, but also under the hood in terms of powerful new electronics and new dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI). 'Consumers are holding on to their handsets longer and longer, so making sure they're able to run effectively for their entire lifespan should be a key concern for manufacturers' – DOMINIC SUNNEBO For example, Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL came with such refinements as the Snapdragon 845 processor, an amazing camera, 4GB of RAM front-facing stereo speakers and a new Titan M security chip. The Huawei smartphones feature a powerful new Kirin 980 processor – claimed to be Huawei's first 7nm devices – which will considerably step up the game against Apple's new A12 chip in the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR devices.