Honor 30 Pro
A Kirin 990 5G periscope flagship from the Huawei-Honor split year.
The Honor 30 Pro is a flagship Honor smartphone released Apr 2020, with a launch price of $649. It pairs the Kirin 990 5G with a 6.57" OLED 90 Hz display, a 40 MP · OIS main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 70/100 — Honor's last Huawei-era flagship. Standout strengths: kirin 990 5g + 5× periscope at $649. and ryyb sony main + 40 w wired + 27 w wireless. Main trade-off: no google services.
Honor's last Huawei-era flagship.
30 Pro was Honor's last truly Huawei flagship — same Kirin 990, RYYB camera DNA, 5× periscope — before the brand sold off and re-launched independently. The Google services gap defines its modern usefulness; for collectors of the era it is a key transitional phone.
Read the full review- Kirin 990 5G + 5× periscope at $649.
- RYYB Sony main + 40 W wired + 27 W wireless.
- Dual selfie array.
- The flagship Honor 30 line's tech peak.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 30 Pro compares
| Honor 30 Pro | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Honor X9b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 5G | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Display | 6.57" OLED 90 Hz | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz | 6.78" curved AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 40 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 108 MP · f/1.75 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 2,018 mAh | 5,800 mAh |
| Launch price | $649 | $429 | $349 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 30 Pro released?
The Honor 30 Pro was released in Apr 2020.
How much does the Honor 30 Pro cost?
The Honor 30 Pro launched at $649 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 30 Pro screen size and type?
The Honor 30 Pro has a 6.57" OLED 90 Hz display.
What chipset does the Honor 30 Pro use?
The Honor 30 Pro is powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 30 Pro have?
The Honor 30 Pro ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 30 Pro battery capacity?
The Honor 30 Pro has a 4,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Honor 30 Pro charge?
The Honor 30 Pro supports 40 W wired charging.
Does the Honor 30 Pro have wireless charging?
The Honor 30 Pro supports 27 W wireless charging.
What is the Honor 30 Pro main camera?
The Honor 30 Pro has a 40 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Honor 30 Pro have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Honor 30 Pro includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP, 5× periscope.
Does the Honor 30 Pro have a headphone jack?
The Honor 30 Pro does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Honor 30 Pro get software updates?
The Honor 30 Pro update policy: support ended.
How much does the Honor 30 Pro weigh?
The Honor 30 Pro weighs 186 g.
What colours does the Honor 30 Pro come in?
The Honor 30 Pro is available in 4 colours: Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, Ocean Blue, Emerald Green.
Is the Honor 30 Pro worth buying?
30 Pro was Honor's last truly Huawei flagship — same Kirin 990, RYYB camera DNA, 5× periscope — before the brand sold off and re-launched independently. The Google services gap defines its modern usefulness; for collectors of the era it is a key transitional phone. SpecEagle gives the Honor 30 Pro an editorial score of 70/100.
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