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Huawei P30
Huawei P30
Huawei P30
Huawei P30
Huawei P30
Huawei P30
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8.4/10
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The Huawei P30 currently has an Informr score of 8.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 25 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.6 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.6 GHz
6.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.1"
40+ MP, f/1.8
Camera
Camera
40+ MP, f/1.8
3650 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


T3
T3

Setting aside for one moment Huawei's ongoing issues with the US and access to the Google Play Store, this is another superb handset from Huawei. We'd recommend it as a fantastic flagship, but be aware that future Android updates might not ever arrive.

- David Nield, T3
Pickr
Pickr

There are some positives to Huawei’s smaller P30 model, such as the size and design, which manages to feel just as good as the flagship and in a more hand-friendly size. The camera is decent, too, and you even get the 3.5mm headset jack back, something we don’t see very often anymore. But you will m...

- Leigh :) Stark, Pickr
PCWorld
PCWorld

You miss out on a few things like wireless charging but, for the asking price, we’d still rate the Huawei P30 as an incredibly competitive package.

- Fergus Halliday, PCWorld
ZDNet
ZDNet

The Huawei P30 has the same SuperSpectrum RYYB sensor and low light photography technology found in the P30 Pro. Macro shots of flowers, insects, and other small subjects look great and beat out what I've been experiencing with Samsung phones for the past couple of years. I love the small size of th...

- Matthew Miller, ZDNet
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

The Huawei P30 is an impressive smartphone, but you won't be getting it in the US anytime soon and there are strong options for the price.

- Adam Smith, PC Magazine


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Huawei backs up the P30 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.1"

The Huawei P30's screen size is 6.1 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.6 GHz

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa-core 2.6 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 9.0 Pie operating system (OS).

Camera
40+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 40+ MP, f/1.8 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 32+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
64/128/256 GB

Internal memory is 64/128/ 256 GB. An external, nanoSD (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3650mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3650 mAh battery. Huawei's performance ratings are 1440 minutes.

Huawei P30 Specs

Overview
Release Date April 5, 2019
Regions Available Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa-core 2.6 GHz
Internal Storage 64/128/256 GB
RAM 6/8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.33 W/kg
Body: 0.85 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info nanoSD (up to 256 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
40+ Megapixels, f/1.8
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, 2nd camera feature (16 MP, F2.2, Ultra Wide Angle), 3rd camera feature (8 MP, F2.4), HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
32+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology OLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density 422 pixels
Size 6.1 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, HDR, In-screen fingerprint, Wide Color Gamut(DCI-P3)
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3650 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 982 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1440 minutes
Standby Time Up to 27 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Glass
Colors Breathing Crystal, Aurora, Black, Amber Sunrise, Pearl White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.91 x 7.136 x 0.757 cm (5.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 165 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design No
IP Rating IP 53
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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