Overall Score
69.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#517)69.8
Performance(#1071)70.8
Camera(#501)53.0
Display(#1599)79.5
Battery(#224)78.0
Build(#1371)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G features a premium design with Gorilla Glass 6 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, and is available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.53-inch OLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1176 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant visuals and a pixel density of approximately 409 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset, it delivers robust performance through its octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 GPU, with options for 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system is impressive, boasting a 40 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 40 MP ultrawide lens, along with advanced video capabilities including 4K recording.
- Its 4500 mAh battery supports 40W wired and wireless charging, ensuring extended usage.
- The device runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10, lacking Google Play Services, which may affect app availability.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers.
- The phone's design and camera capabilities make it a strong contender in the flagship category.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G combines high-end specifications with a sleek aesthetic.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, October 23
Announced2019, September 19
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: LIO-N29 (Global), LIO-AL10, LIO-TL10 (China)
Display
Size6.53"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1176
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
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 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera40 MP
Main Camera Details40 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)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µmTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired27W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green, Orange, Forest Green
Foldable✗
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)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo