H2 2020: Smartphone Shakeup Around the Corner
With the second half of 2020 rolling in, we’re in for a haul of new phone releases, just when the world usually takes a breather. The big guns we’ve been told to keep an eye on are the Samsung Galaxy Note20 lineup and the highly‑anticipated Huawei Mate 40 series.
What the Rumors Say
- Samsung Fleet: The Note20 family is slated for launch, bringing the flagship‑style Note experience to mainstream Android.
- Huawei’s Fresh Push: Propelled by two leaks—one on HandsetExpert and another on Pricebaba—revealing images from tipster @OnLeaks.
The renderings from @OnLeaks give us a sneak peek: the Mate 40 looks a lot like last year’s Mate 30, but with a few twists.
Design Tweaks Worth Noting
- Front‑end dual punch‑hole cameras – the new face‑to‑face design that’s cutting down the front‑panel waste.
- Rear‑end larger camera housing – a clear nod that Huawei is still taking its photography seriously.
Beyond Looks: What We Expect
Not a ton of concrete details are out, but the industry’s buzz gives us some educated guesses:
- Operating System: Android 10 under Huawei’s EMUI skin, because that’s the platform most of them stick to.
- App Ecosystem: Rather than the Google Play Store, HMS and AppGallery will be the primary playground for apps.
With the global tensions still simmering, these chassis will likely continue deploying Motorola’s in-house modifications rather than the usual Google services. That’s our best shot at piecing together what the Mate 40 will look like in the market.
Original story surfaced on Hardware Zone, pulling the latest chatter from the smartphone underground and rounding it for all of us tech‑fans.
