Huawei P30 Pro
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Design13
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks9
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Videos7
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Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 980 -
Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual Core + 1.92 GHz, Dual core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.47 inches (16.43 cm); OLED (Curved Display) -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less with waterdrop notch
Rear Camera
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Quad Camera Setup - 40 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 20 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 8 MP Telephoto (upto 50x Digital Zoom, upto 5x Optical Zoom) Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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32 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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4200 mAh -
40W Super Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
256 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 256 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Huawei P30 Pro Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
As I mentioned in the beginning, you`d be compelled to consider the Huawei P30 Pro for its imaging prowess, but the handset is much more than that. It`s a near-perfect flagship that doesn`t falter on any aspect, be it design, display, performance or battery. While its software might evoke mixed reactions, you can overcome that by installing a custom launcher like Nova Launcher. What`s even more interesting is the fact that the P30 Pro is priced at Rs 71,990 – just Rs 2,000 more than the initial sticker price of the Mate 20 Pro. Of course, you must be thinking whether a smartphone from Huawei...
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Pros
- An attractive, IP68-certified build
- Impressive and versatile cameras
- Powerful hardware
- Strong battery life and fast-charging capabilities
Cons
- Display resolution limited to full HD
- NanoSD cards aren`t available in India
- Face unlock isn`t fast or extremely secure
Specs at a glance
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Imaging: more than the sum of its cameras
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Without a doubt, the calling card of the Huawei P30 Pro is its quad-camera setup on the back. While one can easily write an entire article on the specifications and features of the imaging module, I'd like to mention that these four Leica-certified cameras combine to offer a versatile shooter that works really well in varied situations. Specs-wise, the phone gets a 40MP sensor, just like its predecessor, but instead of a conventional RGB Colour Filter Array , the company has opted for a RYB CFA. Considering that the colour yellow is a combination of red and green, this helps the sensor get up to 40 percent more light and reach ISO sensitivity of 4,09,600 (though in manual mode, you can only go up to ISO 6400). The SuperSpectrum sensor features an aperture of f/1.6. The wide-angle 20MP sensor features an aperture of f/2.2, while the 8-megapixel f/3.4 sensor with 125mm equivalent lens featuring a periscope-style arrangement is the main attraction as it enables an optical zoom of up to 5x. While the camera comes with OIS to enable smoother pictures and videos, Huawei has also coupled it with AIS (AI Image Stabilisation) to offer a hybrid zoom of 10x and an astounding digital zoom of – wait for it – 50x. Along with these vertically-aligned shooters, you'll also find a ToF sensor sitting just below the flash module. That's not all, for selfies, you get a high-res 32-meg f/2.0 sensor up front.
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Design and display: a stunner from every angle
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At first glance, the P30 Pro may not look very different from last year's Huawei Mate 20 Pro. That's because you get the same dual-curved display panel on the front, and glass finish on the rear featuring gradient colours. But look closely, and you'll find enough differences.
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Hardware and software: speed is its middle name
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Now, this is an area where there aren't any surprises as such. Having already reviewed the Mate 20 Pro and Honor View 20, I've no doubts in the P30 Pro's mettle in the hardware department. The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset ticks under its hood, which offers the benefit of a 2.6GHz dual-core processor for high-end apps, a 1.92GHz dual-core processor for mid-tier tasks and a 1.8GHz quad-core processor while running power-efficient tasks. One difference however is the fact that the P30 Pro launched in India features 8GB of RAM, which ensures that the multitasking experience remains incredibly smooth as well. Even with multiple apps open, switching between them was near instantaneous.
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Battery: bests other flagships
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Similar to the Mate 20 Pro, the new P30 Pro ships with a beefy 4,200mAh battery. What's interesting however, is that the smartphone seems to be bettering the Mate 20 Pro in terms of battery life even with a similar battery capacity. This is apparent from our HD video loop test where the handset was able to play back a video for almost 22 hours as compared to 17:45 hours delivered by the brand's previous flagship. In day-to-day usage as well, I never had any battery anxiety even towards the end of the day. Even with the usage including battery-draining tasks like Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS and gaming, the device was easily able to go on till the next day. On most occasions, I achieved a screen-on time of around seven to eight hours, which is heads and shoulders above most other flagships out there.
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Verdict
As I mentioned in the beginning, you`d be compelled to consider the Huawei P30 Pro for its imaging prowess, but the handset is much more than that. It`s a near-perfect flagship that doesn`t falter on any aspect, be it design, display, performance or battery. While its software might evoke mixed reactions, you can overcome that by installing a custom launcher like Nova Launcher. What`s even more interesting is the fact that the P30 Pro is priced at Rs 71,990 – just Rs 2,000 more than the initial sticker price of the Mate 20 Pro. Of course, you must be thinking whether a smartphone from Huawei... Read Full Verdict
- An attractive, IP68-certified build
- Impressive and versatile cameras
- Powerful hardware
- Strong battery life and fast-charging capabilities
Pros
- Display resolution limited to full HD
- NanoSD cards aren`t available in India
- Face unlock isn`t fast or extremely secure
Cons
Without a doubt, the calling card of the Huawei P30 Pro is its quad-camera setup on the back. While one can easily write an entire article on the specifications and features of the imaging module, I'd like to mention that these four Leica-certified cameras combine to offer a versatile shooter that works really well in varied situations. Specs-wise, the phone gets a 40MP sensor, just like its predecessor, but instead of a conventional RGB Colour Filter Array , the company has opted for a RYB CFA. Considering that the colour yellow is a combination of red and green, this helps the sensor get up to 40 percent more light and reach ISO sensitivity of 4,09,600 (though in manual mode, you can only go up to ISO 6400). The SuperSpectrum sensor features an aperture of f/1.6. The wide-angle 20MP sensor features an aperture of f/2.2, while the 8-megapixel f/3.4 sensor with 125mm equivalent lens featuring a periscope-style arrangement is the main attraction as it enables an optical zoom of up to 5x. While the camera comes with OIS to enable smoother pictures and videos, Huawei has also coupled it with AIS (AI Image Stabilisation) to offer a hybrid zoom of 10x and an astounding digital zoom of – wait for it – 50x. Along with these vertically-aligned shooters, you'll also find a ToF sensor sitting just below the flash module. That's not all, for selfies, you get a high-res 32-meg f/2.0 sensor up front.
Read MoreAt first glance, the P30 Pro may not look very different from last year's Huawei Mate 20 Pro. That's because you get the same dual-curved display panel on the front, and glass finish on the rear featuring gradient colours. But look closely, and you'll find enough differences.
Read MoreNow, this is an area where there aren't any surprises as such. Having already reviewed the Mate 20 Pro and Honor View 20, I've no doubts in the P30 Pro's mettle in the hardware department. The 7nm Kirin 980 chipset ticks under its hood, which offers the benefit of a 2.6GHz dual-core processor for high-end apps, a 1.92GHz dual-core processor for mid-tier tasks and a 1.8GHz quad-core processor while running power-efficient tasks. One difference however is the fact that the P30 Pro launched in India features 8GB of RAM, which ensures that the multitasking experience remains incredibly smooth as well. Even with multiple apps open, switching between them was near instantaneous.
Read MoreSimilar to the Mate 20 Pro, the new P30 Pro ships with a beefy 4,200mAh battery. What's interesting however, is that the smartphone seems to be bettering the Mate 20 Pro in terms of battery life even with a similar battery capacity. This is apparent from our HD video loop test where the handset was able to play back a video for almost 22 hours as compared to 17:45 hours delivered by the brand's previous flagship. In day-to-day usage as well, I never had any battery anxiety even towards the end of the day. Even with the usage including battery-draining tasks like Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS and gaming, the device was easily able to go on till the next day. On most occasions, I achieved a screen-on time of around seven to eight hours, which is heads and shoulders above most other flagships out there.
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Huawei P30 Pro Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.92 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 7 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G76 MP10 | |||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | OLED (Curved Display) |
| Screen Size | 6.47 inches (16.43 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 398 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 88.41 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 158 mm |
| Width | 73.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 4200 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 40W Super Charging, 70% in 30 minutes | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Huawei P30 Pro User Reviews
Huawei P30 Pro Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.47", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4200 mAh |
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