Honor 30
Kirin 985 5G flagship with 50x zoom and OLED.
The Honor 30 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Apr 2020, with a launch price of $520. It pairs the Kirin 985 5G with a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display, a 40 MP + 8 MP 5x periscope + 8 MP UW + 2 MP macro main camera and a 4000 mAh, 40W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Periscope zoom for the Honor line. Standout strengths: 5x periscope with 50x digital zoom and kirin 985 5g + curved oled + 40w. Main trade-off: no google services (honor still under huawei).
Periscope zoom for the Honor line.
Honor 30 brought a 5x periscope with 50x digital zoom and Kirin 985 5G to a curved-OLED body — flagship camera versatility while Honor was still part of Huawei, which meant launching without Google services.
Read the full review- 5x periscope with 50x digital zoom
- Kirin 985 5G + curved OLED + 40W
- 32 MP dual selfie
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 30 compares
| Honor 30 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Magic 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Kirin 985 5G | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.53" FHD+ OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.73" curved AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 40 MP + 8 MP 5x periscope + 8 MP UW + 2 MP macro | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, 40W | 4,352 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $520 | $1,099 | €899 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 30 released?
The Honor 30 was released in Apr 2020.
How much does the Honor 30 cost?
The Honor 30 launched at $520 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 30 screen size and type?
The Honor 30 has a 6.53" FHD+ OLED display.
What chipset does the Honor 30 use?
The Honor 30 is powered by the Kirin 985 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 30 have?
The Honor 30 ships with 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 30 battery capacity?
The Honor 30 has a 4000 mAh, 40W battery.
What is the Honor 30 main camera?
The Honor 30 has a 40 MP + 8 MP 5x periscope + 8 MP UW + 2 MP macro main camera.
Does the Honor 30 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Honor 30 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 5x optical, 50x digital, OIS.
Does the Honor 30 have 5G?
The Honor 30 supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
How much does the Honor 30 weigh?
The Honor 30 weighs 185 g.
What colours does the Honor 30 come in?
The Honor 30 is available in 4 colours: Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Titanium Silver, Sunrise Orange.
Is the Honor 30 worth buying?
Honor 30 brought a 5x periscope with 50x digital zoom and Kirin 985 5G to a curved-OLED body — flagship camera versatility while Honor was still part of Huawei, which meant launching without Google services. SpecEagle gives the Honor 30 an editorial score of 80/100.
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