Huawei Honor 30 Pro
$649.1
Overview
Huawei Honor 30 Pro is a premium mid-range Android smartphone released in 2020 with a 6.57-inch OLED, Kirin 990 chipset, 40 main camera, and 4000 mAh battery.
Priced at $649.1, it targets users seeking premium mid-range performance.
Specifications of Huawei Honor 30 Pro
The display of Huawei Honor 30 Pro measures 6.57 inches with OLED technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080 x 2340 px FHD+ resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Honor 30 Pro features 4 rear cameras: 40 main, 16MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 5x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 480p.
The battery of Huawei Honor 30 Pro has 4000mAh capacity with 40 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 27. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Honor 30 Pro is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset with ARM Mali-G76 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 649100.
The memory of Huawei Honor 30 Pro offers 1GB RAM with 4GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is UFS Storage 3.0.
The connectivity of Huawei Honor 30 Pro includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, and Bluetooth 3.0.
The build of Huawei Honor 30 Pro weighs 186g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP54. Dimensions measure 160.3 x 73.6 x 8.6 mm.
The software of Huawei Honor 30 Pro runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Honor 30 Pro
Huawei Honor 30 Pro has a 40 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro with Kirin 990 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Huawei Honor 30 Pro supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro has IP54 protection against dust and water.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro has a 4000mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro at $649.1 is a premium mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro supports 40 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 27.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro is available in 4GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Honor 30 Pro has a 6.57-inch OLED with 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei Honor 30 Pro delivers strong value for users wanting flagship-tier features at a reasonable price point. Consider this phone for flagship-level performance, if you want premium features without paying flagship prices.
Key Specifications
Display
6.57"
Main Camera
40
Chipset
Kirin 990
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA |
| 4G LTE Bands | N/A |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | ['n1', 'n3', 'n41', 'n78'] |
| 5G mmWave Bands | [] |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 |
| SIM | Mini-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 | $649.1 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 160.3 x 73.6 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight (g) | 186 |
| Build Materials | Aluminium alloy |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Brown", "Brown/White", "Brown/Red"] |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Rugged Certifications | |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | |
| Folded Dimensions | |
| Thermal Solution | |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Linear |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.57 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080 x 2340 px FHD+ |
| Aspect Ratio | 6:13 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 392 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 89 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 240 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 800 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1440 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | 88 |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 |
| CPU | Octa-Core (2x Cortex A76 at 2.86 GHz + 2x Cortex A76 at 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G76 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 5.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | ais |
| Modem | kirin-990-5g |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | N/A |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | N/A |
| AnTuTu Score | 649100 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 1GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 4GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 3.0 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.0 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 4 |
| Main Sensor | 40 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.74" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX600 Exmor RS |
| Main Lens | f/1.8, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | AF |
| Pixel Binning | 1 um |
| Ultrawide | 16MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 8MP, 5x optical zoom |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual-LED |
| Video Resolution | 480p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | ['h.264', 'h.265', 'mov'] |
| Slow Motion | 960 |
| Video Stabilization | ois+eis |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 32 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | screen |
| Video | ['1080p', '4K'] |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 3d-tof |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | ['aptx', 'aptx-hd', 'ldac'] |
| DAC/Amp | huawei-sound |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | 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-Polymer |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 40 |
| Wired Standard | SuperCharge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 90 min |
| Wireless Charging | 27 |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | 5 |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 40W |
| Battery Health Features | smart-charging |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | N/A |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | gpu-turbo |
| Privacy Features | ['app-lock', 'private-space'] |
| Accessibility | ['voice-readout', 'magnification'] |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | ['charger', 'cable', 'case', 'manual'] |
| 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!