Overall Score
71.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#718)71.3
Performance(#1001)88.6
Camera(#87)98.1
Display(#1575)81.5
Battery(#287)91.2
Build(#659)81.6
Connectivity(#2077)65.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 30 Pro features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, weighing 198 grams.
- Its 6.53-inch OLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1176 x 2400 pixels, offering vibrant colors and sharp visuals.
- Powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 MP16 GPU, complemented by up to 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 40 MP wide lens, 8 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 40 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
- The 4500 mAh battery supports 40W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring long usage times.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 11, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a smooth user experience.
- Special features include a depth sensor for enhanced photography and advanced video capabilities, including 960fps slow-motion.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in several colors, including Black and Cosmic Purple.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro combines premium design, powerful performance, and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, September 26
Announced2019, September 19
DescriptionAlso available with 5GVersions: LIO-L09, LIO-L29 (Global); LIO-AL00, LIO-TL00 (China)
Display
Size6.53"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1176
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetKirin 990 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP16
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLeica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired27W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight198 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
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
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass