Huawei·Flagship · Released Apr 2019

P30

Compact 2019 Leica flagship — RYYB 40 MP with 5x hybrid zoom.

72/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
€799
Color · Breathing Crystal
Display
6.1" OLED
Chipset
Kirin 980
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
40 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,650 mAh
Weight
165 g
Quick answer

The Huawei P30 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Apr 2019, with a launch price of €799. It pairs the Kirin 980 with a 6.1" OLED display, a 40 MP · f/1.8 main camera and a 3,650 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 72/100 — The compact Leica camera of 2019. Standout strengths: ryyb 40 mp + 5× hybrid zoom. and compact 165 g / 7.57 mm. Main trade-off: mono speaker.

AI Snapshot

The compact Leica camera of 2019.

Huawei P30 packed a RYYB sensor and 5× hybrid zoom into a slim 165 g body. A landmark caught in the crossfire of geopolitics.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display78
Camera82
Performance74
Battery68
Build78
Value66
  • RYYB 40 MP + 5× hybrid zoom.
  • Compact 165 g / 7.57 mm.
  • Kirin 980 powerful.
  • Leica triple camera.

Full specifications

Type
OLED
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
2,340 × 1,080 px
Main
40 MP RYYB, f/1.8, OIS, Leica
Telephoto
8 MP, 5× hybrid, OIS
Ultrawide
16 MP
Selfie
32 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -80.9%
This
310,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -74.1%
This
750
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -74.1%
This
2,100
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -84.7%
This
9.5 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the P30 compares

P30Xperia 10 VIMate 20 Pro
SpecEagle score727272
ChipsetKirin 980SD 6 Gen 1Kirin 980
Display6.1" OLED6.1" OLED 60 Hz6.39" OLED 60 Hz
Main camera40 MP · f/1.848 MP · f/1.840 MP · f/1.8
Battery3,650 mAh5,000 mAh4,200 mAh
Launch price€799$449€1,049

Frequently asked questions

When was the P30 released?

The P30 was released in Apr 2019.

How much does the P30 cost?

The P30 launched at €799 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the P30 screen size and type?

The P30 has a 6.1" OLED display.

What chipset does the P30 use?

The P30 is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the P30 have?

The P30 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the P30 battery capacity?

The P30 has a 3,650 mAh battery.

How fast does the P30 charge?

The P30 supports 22.5 W SuperCharge wired charging.

What is the P30 main camera?

The P30 has a 40 MP · f/1.8 main camera.

Does the P30 have a telephoto zoom camera?

Yes — the P30 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP, 5× hybrid, OIS.

Does the P30 have 5G?

The P30 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).

Is the P30 waterproof?

The P30 is rated IP53 for dust and water resistance.

How much does the P30 weigh?

The P30 weighs 165 g.

What colours does the P30 come in?

The P30 is available in 3 colours: Breathing Crystal, Black, Aurora.

Is the P30 worth buying?

Huawei P30 packed a RYYB sensor and 5× hybrid zoom into a slim 165 g body. A landmark caught in the crossfire of geopolitics. SpecEagle gives the P30 an editorial score of 72/100.

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