Honor V30
Kirin 990 5G flagship with a dual punch-hole.
The Honor V30 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Nov 2019, with a launch price of $450. It pairs the Kirin 990 5G with a 6.57" FHD+ IPS, dual punch-hole display, a 40 MP + 8 MP 3x tele + 8 MP UW main camera and a 4200 mAh, 40W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — Honor's 5G debut. Standout strengths: integrated kirin 990 5g + 40 mp imx600 and 3x ois tele + dual selfie. Main trade-off: no google services (honor under huawei).
Honor's 5G debut.
Honor V30 launched the brand into 5G with the integrated Kirin 990, a 40 MP IMX600 main and 3x OIS telephoto. Strong hardware undercut by the Google ban that shadowed all Honor and Huawei phones of the era.
Read the full review- Integrated Kirin 990 5G + 40 MP IMX600
- 3x OIS tele + dual selfie
- 3.5 mm jack retained
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor V30 compares
| Honor V30 | iPhone 13 mini | Honor 90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 5G | Apple A15 Bionic | SD 7 Gen 1 |
| Display | 6.57" FHD+ IPS, dual punch-hole | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 40 MP + 8 MP 3x tele + 8 MP UW | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 200 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, 40W | 2,406 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $450 | $699 | $449 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor V30 released?
The Honor V30 was released in Nov 2019.
How much does the Honor V30 cost?
The Honor V30 launched at $450 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor V30 screen size and type?
The Honor V30 has a 6.57" FHD+ IPS, dual punch-hole display.
What chipset does the Honor V30 use?
The Honor V30 is powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor V30 have?
The Honor V30 ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor V30 battery capacity?
The Honor V30 has a 4200 mAh, 40W battery.
What is the Honor V30 main camera?
The Honor V30 has a 40 MP + 8 MP 3x tele + 8 MP UW main camera.
Does the Honor V30 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Honor V30 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 3x, OIS.
Does the Honor V30 have 5G?
The Honor V30 supports 5G (Yes, integrated).
Does the Honor V30 have a headphone jack?
The Honor V30 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Honor V30 weigh?
The Honor V30 weighs 197 g.
What colours does the Honor V30 come in?
The Honor V30 is available in 3 colours: Magic Night Black, Charm Sea Blue, Orange.
Is the Honor V30 worth buying?
Honor V30 launched the brand into 5G with the integrated Kirin 990, a 40 MP IMX600 main and 3x OIS telephoto. Strong hardware undercut by the Google ban that shadowed all Honor and Huawei phones of the era. SpecEagle gives the Honor V30 an editorial score of 78/100.
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