Overall Score
63.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#1652)63.4
Performance(#717)70.8
Camera(#1063)49.7
Display(#3448)70.5
Battery(#2907)52.5
Build(#1027)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor 30S
Short Review
- The Honor 30S features a sleek design with glass front and back, aluminum frame, and dimensions of 162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm, weighing 190g.
- Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 405 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset, it offers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4000 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging, allowing for quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 10 with Magic UI 3, the device lacks Google Play Services but offers a customizable experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C.
- The phone does not feature wireless charging or NFC but includes a headphone jack.
- Available in multiple colors, the Honor 30S combines functionality with a modern aesthetic.
- Overall, it is a well-rounded device suitable for various user needs.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, March 30
Announced2020, March 30
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionAluminosilicate glass
Performance
ChipsetKirin 820 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 6
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), AF, 3x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsGlass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, Gradient, Butterfly Feather Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / 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, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes