Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 30: Kirin 990 Leica flagship — the first major post-ban Mate.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2019·$800·Score 80/100
Mate 30 had everything — a 40 MP Leica camera, Kirin 990, 40W wired and wireless charging — but launched into the US ban without Google services, crippling its Western prospects despite being one of the best-engineered phones of 2019.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.62" FHD+ OLED
Chipset
Kirin 990
RAM
6/8 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
4200 mAh, 40W
Main camera
40 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele, Leica
Weight
196 g
What stands out
- 40 MP Leica main + 3x OIS tele
- Kirin 990 + 40W + wireless charging
- OLED display upgrade over Mate 20
What to watch
- No Google services post-ban
- Notch persists
- IP53 only
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100