HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro is a flagship smartphone that was launched on September 19, 2019. It is part of Huawei’s Mate series and is known for its advanced features, particularly in photography and performance.
The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro features a premium design with an aluminum frame and glass backing. It is available in multiple colors including Space Silver, Emerald Green, Cosmic Purple, Black, Vegan Forest Green, and Vegan Orange. The device has a unique circular camera layout on the back and lacks physical volume buttons, relying instead on virtual controls due to its curved display edges.
Performance
Powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, the Mate 30 Pro offers robust performance suitable for multitasking and demanding applications. The combination of its octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 GPU ensures smooth operation for gaming and media consumption.
Camera Capabilities
The camera system is one of the standout features of the Mate 30 Pro. With Leica optics, it excels in low-light conditions and offers various shooting modes including Night Mode and advanced video recording capabilities such as slow-motion at up to 7680 fps. The front-facing camera supports facial recognition for security purposes.
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Launch | 2019, September |
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Body | |
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Dimensions | 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.35 in) |
Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
Build | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Splach, Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins) |
Display | |
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Type | OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.53 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~94.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 DCI-P3 HDR10 |
Platform | |
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OS | Android 10; EMUI 10 |
Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7 nm+) |
CPU | Octa-core (2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 |
Memory | |
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Card Slot | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, UFS3.0 |
Main Camera | Quad | |
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Quad | 40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7″, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4″, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54″, PDAF 3D TOF camera | |
Features | Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | |
Video | 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera | |
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Quad | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) 3D TOF camera |
Features | HDR, panorama |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound | |
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | No |
32-bit/384kHz audio Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Comms | |
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WAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Yes |
Infrared port | Yes |
Radio | No |
USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
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Sensor | Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery |
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Charging | Fast battery charging 40W Fast wireless charging 27W Power bank/Reverse wireless charging |
Misc | |
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Colors | Black, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green |
Models | LIO-L09, LIO-L29, LIO-AL00, LIO-TL00 |
Price | About GHS 6500 NGN 110,999 EUR 1100 USD 1100 |
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro is designed for users who prioritize high performance and exceptional camera quality in their smartphones, making it a competitive option in the flagship segment despite its age in the market.