Overall Score
70.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#761)70.1
Performance(#1306)86.7
Camera(#558)93.9
Display(#1754)80.4
Battery(#360)90.1
Build(#705)81.3
Connectivity(#1815)68.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P30 Pro
Short Review
- The Huawei P30 Pro features a sleek design with an aluminum frame and glass front and back, measuring 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm and weighing 192 grams.
- Its 6.47-inch OLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 40 MP main sensor, a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 20 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4200 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging and wireless charging, providing ample power for daily use.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 10, it is upgradable to Android 10, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Notable features include IP68 water resistance and various color options like Aurora and Mystic Blue.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, ensuring versatile connectivity.
- The device lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers, focusing on a streamlined design.
- Overall, the Huawei P30 Pro combines premium build quality with high-end specifications, making it a strong contender in its category.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, March 26
Announced2019, March 26
DescriptionVersions: VOG-L29, VOG-L09, VOG-L04 (Global); VOG-AL00, VOG-AL10, VOG-TL00 (China)
Display
Size6.47"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 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
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.7", PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLeica optics, color spectrum sensor, 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
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min15W wireless2.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (6.22 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight192 g
MaterialsGlass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back (Aluminosilicate glass), aluminum frame
ColorsAurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, Pearl White, Misty Lavender, Mystic Blue
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 JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass