Overall Score
61.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#1247)61.0
Performance(#2024)81.5
Camera(#558)93.9
Display(#1754)80.4
Battery(#4023)26.9
Build(#705)81.3
Connectivity(#1693)71.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P30
Short Review
- The Huawei P30 features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm, weighing 165g.
- Its 6.1-inch OLED display supports HDR10, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 422 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for RAM and storage configurations.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 40 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 3650 mAh battery supports 22.5W charging but lacks wireless charging capability.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 10, it is upgradable to Android 10, providing a smooth software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone does not support 5G but offers USB Type-C 3.1 for data transfer.
- Notable features include a headphone jack and a variety of color options like Aurora and Amber Sunrise.
- Overall, the Huawei P30 combines a premium build, excellent display, powerful performance, and a versatile camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, March 26
Announced2019, March 26
DescriptionVersions: ELE-L29, ELE-L09, ELE-L04 (Global); ELE-AL00, ELE-TL00 (China)
Display
Size6.1"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
Memory64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 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/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3650 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3650 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsGlass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back (Aluminosilicate glass), aluminum frame
ColorsAurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, Pearl White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass