First, it’s worth recalling that the P20 lineup introduced last year took days to get competitors to “strain and move.” With the release of the Galaxy S10 Plus, of course, the flagship sales vector has changed for the better for Samsung. Can Huawei P30 Pro significantly affect this situation? We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the features of the phone and share your assumption in this regard in the comments!
First impression
Let's start by unpacking the phone. The package includes a needle, headphones, a USB cable, a 40W charger. From the wire, the smartphone charges in 30 minutes by 70%. As you understand, you will have to buy a case yourself. The model is offered in 3 colors: pearl, black and northern lights.
Now about the design. The first thing you pay attention to is the rounded edges. Naturally, this is done to improve ergonomics. And, in our opinion, the phone crashes into the palm more strongly than its predecessors. The device looks expensive and stylish, the controls are conveniently located, no defects were found. You ask: “what kind of marriage can there be in a smartphone of this level?” It turns out that this happens, and not so long ago, many S10 users were convinced of this. Many users began to complain about the poor reaction of the fingerprint scanner located under the screen. However, company representatives promised to quickly solve the problem, and there is no doubt about it. Back to the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone case review.
On the right edge is the volume and power button. The left side is devoid of any controllers. As expected, the upper and lower ends are beveled. Below is a tray for a memory card and SIM, a microphone, a multimedia speaker, as well as a Type-C connector (version 3.1). Above is an infrared port and a noise canceling microphone.
And the most interesting part! The back of the smartphone now includes 4 camera modules. And we are obliged to dwell on them in more detail.
Smartphone cameras Huawei P30 Pro
The main camera (MP) | 40 MP + 20 MP + 8MP + HUAWEI (TOF) camera, f / 1.6 + f / 2.2 + f / 3.4 |
Autofocus | Yes |
Flash | Yes |
Video recording | 3840 x 2160 |
Front camera (MP) | 32 MP, f / 2.0 |
Video recording | 2336 x 1080 |
Honestly, the statement of the vice president of Huawei that the P30 Pro will impose its own rules of the game on the smartphone market, I personally, was not taken seriously. Immediately I thought that lightning does not strike in one place twice, but Huawei for sales of Samsung can.
Actually, it is enough to look at the huge recessed lens in the housing to draw certain conclusions about the quality of the shooting. The sensor is really huge, and provides an appropriate approximation. To the right of the three main cameras is laser focus, a temperature sensor (for flash) and 3D ToF. Before the release of this smartphone about 3D technology, Time of Flight had heard from Sony.In simple words, it will provide excellent background blur.
Examples of photos on the P30 Pro:
Undoubtedly, the main advantage of this model is its amazing zoom:
- 5x hybrid;
- 10x optical;
- 50x digital.
In simple words, you can use your smartphone to take a photo of the car from a distance of 500 meters. Of course, license plates cannot be examined, but this is a telephone! In this regard, the manufacturer really changed the rules of the game, and here the words of the vice president of the company cannot be disputed.
The front camera received a 32-megapixel sensor. It shoots well even in harsh conditions: better than the P20, but still worse than the S10 Plus.
Now about how to remove a smartphone P30 Pro video. As you know, earlier this question was the “Achilles heel” of each flagship Huawei. The problem seems to be resolved. A vivid confirmation of this is excellent stabilization, focusing, detailing, in general - it shoots no worse than competitors. However, 4K at 60 fps does not support, which is a significant drawback in terms of comparing the characteristics. But, friends, once again we draw your attention to the fact that it is not always worth looking only at the parameters. The number of megapixels in the phone does not guarantee a high-quality photo, you know about it!
Operating system and management
OS | Android 9.1 / EMUI 9.1 |
CPU | HUAWEI Kirin 980 |
Number of Cores | Octa-core, 2 x Cortex A76 based 2.6 GHz + 2 x Cortex A76 based 1.92 GHz + 4 x Cortex A55 1.8 GHz |
The smartphone is running Android Pie with a proprietary shell EMUI 9.1. It is worth saying right away that the developers equipped the model with support for a new version of gesture control. Management is implemented as in Xiaomi smartphones. To perform the “backward” action, you need to swipe (move to the side) from either side of the phone. View running applications called swipe from the bottom of the screen with hold. Launch Assistant (Google Assistant) - swipe from top to bottom.
I did not like that in the Always On Display mode notifications are not displayed. I would like, in addition to the date, time and battery level when the display is off, you can also see at least information about calls, not to mention messages from applications. Apparently, the manufacturer decided to compensate for this nuance by the possibility of filling the drop-shaped cutout of the black stripes. But the EMUI interface is still open for customization.
Unlocking is carried out in one of two ways:
- Using a fingerprint scanner - located under the screen, but responds perfectly, even recognizes a wet finger;
- In the face - it works even if the sun shines brightly behind the user. In complete darkness, this does not work, which, in general, is characteristic of any phones with Face ID.
Another “bun”, which is definitely worth mentioning in the review of the Huawei P30 Pro camera phone, is reverse charging. In other words, using this device you can charge any gadget that supports wireless charging.
Screen quality
The size | 6.47 inches; |
Screen type | OLED |
Resolution | FHD + (2340 by 1080 pixels); |
Colors | 16.7 million; |
Pixels per inch | 398 |
To begin with, the model supports HDR10 and a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels. We talked about rounded faces, you probably already noticed the cutout in the shape of a drop from the photo. In the review of the 6.47-inch screen of the smartphone, the Huawei P30 Pro can only share its impressions. And, of course, they meet expectations. Friends, the OLED screen of the novelty is really worth the money. Even in shadowy areas and under bright artificial light, the detail is excellent. It's no secret that most models based on the OLED matrix suffer from white. No such problem was found in this smartphone.
I am glad that with such a large display, the model weighs only 192 grams and has a thin body. Dimensions: 158 by 73 by 8.41 mm.
Performance and memory
Built-in memory | 256 GB |
RAM | 8 GB |
MicroSD card support | Up to 256 GB (only compatible with HUAWEI NM, exFAT and FAT32 memory cards) |
Now let's talk about the performance characteristics of the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone. For a long time “leaks” appeared on the network due to the fact that the smartphone will receive Kirin 980.Actually, the data were officially confirmed. Since the chip was created on the basis of the 7 nm process technology, it attracts with improved power consumption, but more on that later.
As expected, two modifications are available: 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB. It's hard to find fault with performance.
Since Kirin 980 is not a new processor, we will not focus on its advantages and disadvantages for a long time. It has long been proven that throttling is excellent. That is, you should not be afraid of overheating the system. Even at maximum load in demanding games, the model does not heat up much. At the same time, 6 gigabytes of RAM is enough for a quick response of programs when running several applications. It’s even difficult to say why 8 gigabytes of RAM may be needed.
Communication opportunities
3G | HSDPA up to 42 Mbps |
4G | LTE Cat 13, 400 Mbps |
Wifi | 802.11, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
Bluetooth | BT5.0 |
There is hardly any need to talk about the fact that the device supports NFC and wireless charging - today this is not the know-how for each flagship. It is better to pay attention to the fact that the developers decided to use nanoSD, and in our opinion, this is a controversial decision. The fact is that today this format is not too common along with microSD. However, progress does not stand still. Although support for 5G networks is not yet available, although such assumptions came from insiders. In terms of communication capabilities, Huawei, as always, keeps up with the latest trends.
Battery and battery life
Battery capacity | 4100 mAh; |
Charger | HUAWEI SuperCharge (up to 40 W); |
Wireless charger | Qi standard (up to 15 watts). |
Port | Type-C, USB 3.1 1st generation |
The battery capacity of the smartphone Huawei P30 Pro is 4200 mAh. Given the presence of a proprietary shell, Always On Display functions and a processor based on the 7-nm process technology, it is not difficult to guess that battery life is one of the main advantages of the model. As part of testing to create a review of the smartphone P30 Pro, the device withstood 1.5 days of intensive testing on a single charge. It can be assumed that when operating in the moderate mode (programs, calls, surfing the net) it will last up to 2 days. As already mentioned, the smartphone supports fast charging. You can quickly replenish the charge up to 70% in just half an hour.
Multimedia features
Audio | Dolby Atmos; |
Video | 3gp, mp4; |
Headphone jack | there is. |
The sound is loud, quality, nonetheless. There is a big BUT - the phone has only one speaker without stereo support. I do not think this is an unreasonable decision. Actually, I don’t remember listening to music without using headphones. Most likely, the manufacturer deliberately ignored this factor, given the current trends. Fortunately, for "wireless ears" provides support for all codecs.
Special attention in the review of the smartphone Huawei P30 Pro deserves the fact that there is no conversational speaker. Sound is transmitted through resonating screen frequencies. Amazing Accordingly, you will have to hold the phone a little lower than in the case of analogues. A controversial decision, but after some time you get used to it. At the same time, the sound quality is in no way inferior to analogues with a spoken speaker.
Release Date and Price of Huawei P30 Pro
Considering that the model is already at the disposal of many bloggers and representatives of the Media, it is clear that it is not long to wait for the release date of the Huawei P30 Pro. Officially, sales will start on April 5, including in Russia. However, in Ukraine, the device is already available on pre-order. Users have the opportunity to purchase the 6/128 GB version for UAH 27,999, the 8/256 GB premium modification will cost 32,999 hryvnia. There is also a promotion in the framework of which, upon reservation, you can get Watch GT as a gift. Since the information is not advertising in nature, you will find the name of the store yourself.
It is known that in the Russian Federation a smartphone will cost 69,000 and 79,000 rubles, respectively. In China, you can already buy a model, in some regions of Europe only by reservation. On average, the cost varies in the range of 750 to 900 euros. However, it is possible that in some countries the cost will be slightly different.
Summing up the review of the new camera phone from Huawei
Summing up the review of the flagship Huawei P30 Pro, I want to share my personal opinion with you. Firstly, there is no doubt that at the time of writing, this device is the owner of the best camera among smartphones. Zoom and detail really make you rethink your attitude to taking pictures with your phone. Screen quality and performance on top. The number of functions, ease of use, appearance, too. What didn’t you like? Of course, the lack of stereo sound and 4K support at 60 frames per second, since the analogs already boast such capabilities. Nevertheless, I believe that this is one of the best flagships at present, which corresponds to each announced penny and a drop of sweat from manufacturers.