Huawei Mate 20 Pro getting EMUI 10 update [Beta]

[Update: Huawei Mate 20 Pro isn’t getting the stable EMUI 10, just beta for now]

Huawei has started rolling out the EMUI 10 [Beta] update to the Huawei Mate 20 series users. Currently, the update is rolling out in the Netherlands but may soon be available in more regions.

The size of this update is 4.42GB with a software version EMUI 10.0.0.136.

We can’t confirm the authenticity of this update at this moment. We will update this post as soon as we get more information.

Compared to EMUI 9.1, Huawei has made some significant improvements in EMUI 10.0‘s user interface, design as well as user experience. And we’re here to discuss those changes and additions.

EMUI 10: LATEST NEWS, RELEASE DATE, FEATURES, AND ELIGIBLE DEVICES

MAGAZINE STYLE UI:

The new Magazine Style introduced in EMUI 10 organizes the screen similar to a Magazine including the Headline area, White space, Grid system, and Highlights of the story. And allows the layout to create a balance between interactive and informative content.

The effect of this whole style adaptation can be seen on the Settings menu, Contacts, Notes, Notification panel and other parts of the UI.

MORANDI COLOR:

The EMUI 10 now added a two-level color scheme for the top (information) part and the bottom (interactive) part of the display. The new color style will be applied to the top part and is called the ‘Morandi Color System’ derived from the famous Italian painter Giorgio Morandi.

There are a total of 6 Morandi colors integrated into the contact details, NotePad, Gallery and other parts of the Interface. According to Huawei, the addition of these new colors makes the overall experience more elegant, intriguing and interactive.

GOLDEN RATIO ICONS:

To make the interface more elegant, the Icons design has received a golden ratio makeover with more rounder shape and sharp appearance.

COLORFUL AOD:

In the previous version of EMUI, there was only white color available for Always-on Display (AOD) but with EMUI 10 now it added color schemes and new widgets options.

REDESIGNED CAMERA APP:

The camera app UI is also redesigned for better and easier camera operations including the actions between modes switching, toolbar and font style is improved compared to EMUI 9.1.

NEW ANIMATION EFFECTS:

The user experience now comes with more smooth and dynamic animation effects that can be experienced through hands and eye combination. The feature for UX improvement includes elastic touch, physical curve movement, and new transition effects.

DARK MODE:

The dark mode that optimizes both color contrast between texts and dark backgrounds as well as the color of texts and system icons, which leads to visual comfort.

These are the key features and changes made to EMUI 10, and we’ll cover the whole set of addition when the EMUI 10 goes stable.