Honor 30S
First phone with the Kirin 820 5G.
The Honor 30S is a mid-range Honor smartphone released Apr 2020, with a launch price of $310. It pairs the Kirin 820 5G with a 6.5" FHD+ IPS 90Hz display, a 64 MP + 8 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele + 2 MP macro main camera and a 4000 mAh, 40W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 74/100 — Kirin 820 5G launch device. Standout strengths: first kirin 820 5g phone and 3x optical tele + 40w charging. Main trade-off: no google services post-ban.
Kirin 820 5G launch device.
Honor 30S was the global launch device for the Kirin 820 5G — Huawei's answer to the Snapdragon 765G — paired with a quad camera including a 3x telephoto and 40W charging at $310.
Read the full review- First Kirin 820 5G phone
- 3x optical tele + 40W charging
- Quad camera versatile setup
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 30S compares
| Honor 30S | Moto G85 | Honor 70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Chipset | Kirin 820 5G | SD 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Display | 6.5" FHD+ IPS 90Hz | 6.67" pOLED 120 Hz | 6.67" curved AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP + 8 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele + 2 MP macro | 50 MP · f/1.8 | 54 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, 40W | 5,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Launch price | $310 | $299 | €549 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 30S released?
The Honor 30S was released in Apr 2020.
How much does the Honor 30S cost?
The Honor 30S launched at $310 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 30S screen size and type?
The Honor 30S has a 6.5" FHD+ IPS 90Hz display.
What chipset does the Honor 30S use?
The Honor 30S is powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 30S have?
The Honor 30S ships with 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 30S battery capacity?
The Honor 30S has a 4000 mAh, 40W battery.
What is the Honor 30S main camera?
The Honor 30S has a 64 MP + 8 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele + 2 MP macro main camera.
Does the Honor 30S have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Honor 30S includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 3x optical.
Does the Honor 30S have 5G?
The Honor 30S supports 5G (Yes, integrated).
How much does the Honor 30S weigh?
The Honor 30S weighs 188 g.
What colours does the Honor 30S come in?
The Honor 30S is available in 3 colours: Magic Night Black, Titanium Silver, Sunrise Orange.
Is the Honor 30S worth buying?
Honor 30S was the global launch device for the Kirin 820 5G — Huawei's answer to the Snapdragon 765G — paired with a quad camera including a 3x telephoto and 40W charging at $310. SpecEagle gives the Honor 30S an editorial score of 74/100.
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