Overall Score
76.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#469)76.8
Performance(#928)88.9
Camera(#445)95.5
Display(#1754)80.4
Battery(#360)90.1
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#146)88.2
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 30 5G
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 30 5G features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and a weight of 196g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.62-inch OLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset, it delivers strong performance through its octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 GPU, with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 40 MP wide lens, 8 MP telephoto with OIS, and 16 MP ultrawide, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 24 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The 4200mAh battery supports 40W fast charging and wireless charging, enhancing usability.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of features.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The device also includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio versatility.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate 30 5G combines premium design, robust performance, and advanced camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: TAS-AN00, TAS-TN00 (China)
Display
Size6.62"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP16
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), 1/1.54", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired27W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight196 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green, Orange, Forest Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass