Overall Score
56.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#1582)56.8
Performance(#1223)87.5
Camera(#474)95.2
Display(#2161)78.3
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1130)80.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 30
Short Review
- The Honor 30 features a sleek design with dimensions of 160.3 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 185g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.53-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience at approximately 403 ppi, though it operates at a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Kirin 985 5G chipset, the phone delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 40 MP main sensor, an 8 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30/60fps.
- A 32 MP front camera supports high-quality selfies.
- The 4000mAh battery supports 40W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 10 with Magic UI 3, it does not include Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options are extensive, featuring 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers may be a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the Honor 30 combines solid specifications with a modern design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 15
Announced2020, April 15
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.53"
TypeOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 985 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.58 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (Periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K, 1080p; gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details40W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions160.3 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm (6.31 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsTitanium silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black, Icelandic Frost, Neon purple
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass