Honor 30
$117
Overview
Honor 30 is a budget Android smartphone released in 2020 with a 6.53-inch OLED, Kirin 985 chipset, 40 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
Priced at $117, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Honor 30
The display of Honor 30 measures 6.53 inches with OLED technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2400 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Honor 30 features 4 rear cameras: 40 main, 8MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 5x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Honor 30 has 4000mAh capacity with 40 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 27.0. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Honor 30 is powered by the Kirin 985 chipset with ARM Mali-G57 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 750 single-core and 3000 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 251600.
The memory of Honor 30 offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is UFS 2.1.
The connectivity of Honor 30 includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Honor 30 weighs 195g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Dimensions measure 160.3 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm.
The software of Honor 30 runs Android 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play Services with Magic UI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honor 30
Honor 30 has a 40 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Honor 30 with Kirin 985 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Honor 30 receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Honor 30 supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Honor 30 has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Honor 30 at $117 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Honor 30 supports 40 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 27.0.
Honor 30 is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Honor 30 has a 6.53-inch OLED with 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Honor 30 delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
6.53"
Main Camera
40
Chipset
Kirin 985
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE / |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | 2CC |
Launch
| Announced | 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $117 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 160.3 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight (g) | 195 |
| Build Materials | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Titanium silver", "Emerald Green", "Midnight Black", "Icelandic Frost", "Neon purple"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | 0x0x0 |
| Thermal Solution | Graphite Sheet |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.53 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:20 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 403 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 84 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 180 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 800 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1440 |
| Glass Protection | Panda Glass |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play Services |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 985 |
| CPU | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex • A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex • A55 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 4.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Multi-frame HDR |
| Modem | Kirin 985 5G |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 750 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 3000 |
| AnTuTu Score | 251600 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.0 |
| Expandable Storage | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Slot Type | NM (Nano Memory) |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 4 |
| Main Sensor | 40 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.7" |
| Main Sensor Model | Samsung S5KJN1 |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 0.64 um |
| Ultrawide | 8MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 8MP, 5x optical zoom |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 960fps |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 32 |
| Sensor Size | Hynix HI-846 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 40 |
| Wired Standard | USB Power Delivery |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 90 min |
| Wireless Charging | 27.0 |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Battery Care |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play Services |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | Magic UI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, Private Space |
| Accessibility | Magnification, Color Inversion |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Case, SIM tool |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Honor 30 Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Honor 30 covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Excellent value for money
- + Wireless charging support
- - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks
- - Battery life could be better