# Demure 48MP Smartphones The Honor View 20 Features the All-New Sony IMX586 Imaging Sensor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-view-20 References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/honor-view-20-flaunts-48mp-camera-punch-hole-nanolithography-26559149/) & [hihonor](https://www.hihonor.com) The Honor View 20 smartphone has been announced by the brand as the latest device that will offer consumers the next-generation of photography and user interface in an impossibly compact design. The smartphone is outfitted with the new [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-lytia-901) IMX586 imaging sensor that boasts a whopping 48MP of resolution to make it a frontrunner when it comes to shooting the best pictures possible on a mobile phone. The device features a [Kirin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-environment) [980](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirius-16) processor and also features a punch-hole-style cutout on the front for a 25MP camera to promise only the clearest selfies and video chats. The Honor View 20 smartphone comes in models with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM along with 65GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage. The device will be officially launched in Paris on January 22, but is expected to be shown off beforehand at CES 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-resolution Smartphone Cameras:** As smartphones continue to incorporate more advanced camera technology, the market for high-resolution smartphone cameras is expected to grow substantially. - **Punch-hole Camera Design:** The punch-hole camera design seen in the Honor View 20 and other smartphones offers a new way to achieve an edge-to-edge display and may become a popular design trend in the coming years. - **Increased RAM and Storage Capabilities in Smartphones:** As mobile devices become more central to our everyday lives, the market for smartphones with greater RAM and storage will continue to increase. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphones:** As smartphones continue to evolve, manufacturers must prioritize camera and storage technology to remain competitive in the market. - **Camera Technology:** As smartphone cameras continue to improve, the traditional camera industry must adapt to new demands for advanced imaging capabilities. - **Consumer Electronics:** As consumers seek increasingly sophisticated mobile devices, the market for high-performance electronics will continue to grow and innovate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Power-Focused Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-80-gt.md) - [Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-x50-pro.md) - [Powerful Camera-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-4-ultimate.md) - [Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameracentric-chinese-smartphones.md) - [Human-Centric AI Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-magic6-pro.md) - [Advanced Everyday Camera Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-lytia-901.md) - [Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xperia-5-v.md) - [Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-lytia.md) - [Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pura-70-ultra.md)