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CIA, FBI, NSA say you shouldn't buy the Huawei P20 Pro. Would you?

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Apr 24, 2018, 9:25 AM

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CIA, FBI, NSA say you shouldn't buy the Huawei P20 Pro. Would you?

Early this year, Huawei was so, so close to an actual deal with a US carrier. The Mate 10 was supposed to be compatible with and sold through AT&T. But, alas, politics got in the way. The NSA, FBI, and CIA all say US citizens should tread carefully when using the China-made smartphones and managed to pressure AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile enough for the carriers to back away.

This means that, unfortunately, the shiny new P20 Pro will also not be making it to the carriers' store shelves. It also doesn't support a whole lot of LTE bands, so importing one might not be a great idea right now.

Still, if, theoretically, your carrier supported it — would you get yourself a Huawei P20 Pro? It's purple, it has three cameras, and a notch!

Would you buy a Huawei P20 Pro?

Oh, yeah!

50.67%

I'd be tempted, but privacy concerns bother me

16.14%

I'd think about it, privacy concerns have nothing to do with my decision

11.13%

Nah, I don't care about these

22.06%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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