Huawei Mate 30 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Huawei is a global manufacturer of high-quality mobile devices with high-speed processors, proprietary developments, branded applications and shells. Interesting unusual design, high-quality assembly, excellent cameras - these are the few characteristics that distinguish the company's products. The production was organized over 30 years ago. The Chinese manufacturer began to conquer world markets since 1997. Russia was among the first foreign users of Huawei mobile technology. In 2018, the firm ranked second in the world for the number of smartphones sold.

Budget, middle-class, premium and flagship models - buyers will find smartphones to their taste and wallet among the products. The popular brand keeps up with the times, constantly releasing gadgets with the best characteristics that meet all the requirements of a modern user. One of the latest models is the Huawei Mate 30 smartphone. We will discuss the device, analyze in detail the equipment and modules of the device, highlight the pros and cons of the new product.

Details about Huawei Mate 30

Model Specifications

Release date

Initially, it was announced that the model will be presented in November 2019. Just recently, the manufacturer changed the deadline: September 14 - 20. The novelty was presented on September 19, the smartphone will appear on the market in Russia in October - November 2019. Roughly, the cost of the gadget will be 650 euros.

Appearance and design

The smartphone is made in the form of a candy bar. The case measures 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm and is made of an aluminum frame.The display is flat, almost bezel-less, and has IP53-rated glass to keep out dust and splashes. A front camera in the form of a small "bangs" is installed in the upper part of the display. The corners of the model have a rounded shape. The smartphone weighs 196 grams: with light metal, the weight of the device is significant.

A round module is installed on the back cover of the case, which is unusual, but effective in appearance. If you look closely, you can see 3 camera lenses in it, the fourth peephole is a sensor for measuring depth. On the right side there are on / off and volume buttons. On the left is a slot for a SIM card. The speaker is located on top, the microphone, connectors for charging and for a headset are in the bottom end of the case. When it appears on the market, it will be possible to purchase one of 6 colors of the device: Black Black, Space Silver Space Silver, Space Violet Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green Emerald Green, Orange Orange, Forest Green Forest Green.

Screen, its characteristics

The screen diagonal is 6.62 inches, with a screen-to-body ratio of 87.9%. Area: 107.6 sq. Cm, resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, in a ratio of 19.5: 9. With this ratio, you can read books, watch movies. The density of the trap is high, at 389 pixels per inch. OLED-matrix works on organic light-emitting diodes, has a minimal response in time and a large viewing angle. The color rendition of the matrix is ​​close to reality. Due to the use of this type of matrix, the cost of a smartphone is higher than the budget. The touch screen is capable of distinguishing 16 million colors, it is capacitive and responds to several touches at the same time.

Processor and device memory

The company develops the Kirin System-on-a-Chip, the world's most powerful platform with the fastest data transfer rate. It was the flagship on the crystal platform of the new generation HiSilicon Kirin 990 with the 7 nm + process technology that was installed in the new smartphone.

The chipset gives the speed and clarity to the work of the 8-core Octa-core 2 + 2 + 4 processor. 2 Cortex-A76 cores are clocked at 2.86 GHz, the next two Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz and 4 standard Cortex-A55 cores are clocked at 1.95 GHz. A cluster with such power works with the Mali-G76 MP16 graphics accelerator. The accelerator has been improved and has high performance. You can run several applications at the same time, browse the Internet, search servers.

Despite the cool graphics, it's best not to play games. The model is not suitable for gamers.

The internal memory of the device is 128 GB or 256 GB, the RAM is large - 8 GB. UFS3.0 flash memory specification is used with high performance level and smooth multitasking. The specification increases the data transfer rate and reliability of flash memory. Files will load, copy, save quickly and respond quickly to I / O. The specification has been applied in flagship smartphone models since 2016. The memory of the device can be increased. There is no separate slot for Nano Memory Card up to 256 GB in size, the card can be installed in a common SIM card slot. In this case, you will have to use one SIM card.

Interface

The smartphone has a proprietary shell EMUI 10 based on the Android 10 operating system. The shell works very well. The menu flips through quickly, smoothly, pleasantly. The device with such a system is responsive and has good gestures. There are no Google services, which are ubiquitous in all applications on smartphones from other manufacturers. Google services have been replaced by another flexible HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) that can integrate with various systems in any country. HMS is used to provide instant access to a large set of services that are convenient and secure for the user. The services are cloud-based, open source, they help you design and build high-quality applications. Contrast, brightness and color rendition can be adjusted either automatically or manually. To save battery power, a mode for switching and viewing the menu in dark colors is provided.

Multimedia cameras

The main triple camera is located in a round module behind the smartphone. The resolution is 40 megapixels, the aperture is f / 1.8, the laser autofocus Lazer AF works via the infrared port and the PDAF mode. The infrared port allows you to take high-quality pictures within a radius of 5 meters, the PDAF function complements and expands the radius. The second camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels, with f / 2.4, with a telephoto function, 3x optical zoom, laser autofocus, also makes photos of excellent quality. The third camera has a resolution of 16 MP, aperture of 2.2 and an ultra wide-angle lens of 17 mm. In addition to the cameras, there is a dual LED dual-tone flash, panorama modes, HDR recording, Leica optics are used. The output video can have several formats: 2160p x 30/60 frames per second, 1080p x 30/60 / 120fps, 720p x 960fps, there is a stabilizer - a gyroscope.

Front camera - Dual Dual, 24 MP resolution, f / 2.0 aperture, second TOF camera with 3D capability. The front camera can shoot high quality HDR footage. The video is produced at 1080p x 30 frames per second. Cameras can shoot at any time of the day. Photos with such characteristics will turn out to be rich, bright and clear.

Networking, wired and wireless technologies inside a smartphone

You can install a hybrid SIM card or two Nano-SIM cards in the phone, which will work in dual standby mode. The network technologies that the model can support are GSM, HSPA, LTE and 5G 5G mobile communications. This means that the signal quality increases as the number of built-in antennas increases. There are 21 antennas inside the device, 14 of which are responsible for 5G. The new technology, tested but not yet approved, will reduce the amount of interference, forcing to increase the transmitter power, will flexibly adapt to a specific network application (video viewing, broadband access, etc.) and will significantly increase the data transfer rate within the mobile network.

Wireless technologies in the device are standard: dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, access point. There is also a Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE module. The built-in infrared port allows for wireless connection with other devices in which a similar module is installed.

With the help of the NFC chip, the user will be able to pay for purchases at the checkout in the store without taking out the wallet and bank card. The presence of the Internet in these cases is the main factor. When using navigation, you can use one of the systems: GPS, dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS.

Speaker and loudspeaker

The sound in the model is quite loud 32-bit, with a recording level of 384 kHz, the speaker is equipped with a sound amplifier. There is an active noise cancellation mode with a dedicated microphone. When making calls, this is especially noticeable if you are in a noisy place. The sound is stereo two-channel. You can listen to music with pleasure. A 3.5 mm mini-jack socket is provided for headphone listening. Using a headset, you do not need to disturb others.

Battery, autonomy and fast charging

The smartphone has the following connectors: headset jack, USB 3.1, reversible Type-C 1.0, USB On-The-Go for fast charging. Three options are supported: 40W fast battery charging, 27W wireless charging and Power bank reverse wireless charging. The battery itself is a non-removable, lithium-polymer Li-Po, with a capacity of 4200 mAh. The smartphone will last about 36 hours in light mode.

Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro

When comparing the previous model Huawei Mate 30 Pro with Mate 30, it should be noted that the difference lies in the appearance, diagonal size and some internal characteristics. The Mate 30 Pro has a rounded screen, there is only one button on the body, the volume is controlled by a sensor on either side of the screen. The diagonal is 6.3 inches. The downside is the lack of a 3.5 mm jack for connecting a headset. The reviewed version of the Mate 30 has a flat screen; The volume control button is located at the end of the case, the diagonal is slightly larger and is 6.62 inches. At the bottom of the case, you can plug in headphones.The rest of the smartphones are identical.

Smartphone features

The following features are built into the Huawei Mate 30: an optical fingerprint sensor under the display, a Face ID scanner, an accelerometer, an image stabilizer (gyroscope), a compass, a barometer, and a proximity sensor.

Equipment

There is no actual information yet. It can be assumed that in addition to the smartphone, the standard package will contain: a clip for removing the SIM card; user's manual; guarantee coupon; wired headphones; Charger; USB cable; case to protect your device from fingerprints and scratches.

Pros and cons of Huawei Mate 30

• stylish design;
• flagship with excellent performance;
• aluminium case;
• glass with IP53 protection against splashes and dust particles;
• the screen has a large diagonal and an OLED matrix;
• three-module camera with great photo and video shooting capabilities;
• images are high quality;
• you can shoot in the dark and during the day;
• autofocus, optical gyroscope and large zoom work;
• to save battery, a special menu mode in dark color is provided;
• Uses a high-performance 8-core SoC with enhanced graphics accelerator;
• high data transfer rate due to the latest 5G technology;
• proprietary shell EMUI based on Android latest versions;
• the fast charging function works in several ways;
• you can choose any color of the case;
• there is a fingerprint sensor;
• the system of payment for purchases without NFC cards works;
• settings work automatically and manually;
• good amount of internal memory expandable up to 256 MB;
• UFS 3.0 specification is used with high throughput and excellent efficiency with uninterrupted operation;
• loud stereo sound with noise suppression;
• a conversation mode in a noisy place is provided thanks to the built-in speaker amplifier;
• several navigation systems work;
• long battery life;
• there is a headphone jack.

• the body is too smooth, it can slip out of the hands;
• heavy apparatus;
• not intended for games;
• high cost for the average buyer;
• 5G may not work everywhere.

Summarize

The Huawei Mate 30 smartphone is a high-quality flagship development from an eminent brand. The aluminum case with a good screen diagonal hides a fairly capacious battery, a fast processor and a proprietary shell based on the latest version of Android. Wide-angle cameras with large zoom will allow you to shoot even in the evening. In terms of characteristics, the device can be put on a par with Apple or Samsung. Some of the latest features of the Huawei smartphone even surpass the main manufacturers in the field of mobile technology. You can adapt your phone in any country without using the famous Google services. Despite the small drawbacks, the stylish smartphone will suit active users and business people. Gamers are an exception - the device is not intended for serious modern games.