Rating of the best Huawei smartphones for 2022

Huawei is a leading mobile device manufacturer in China. At the end of the year, 9.6 percent of the sales of phones across the planet fell to his fate. It lost only to Samsung (22.8%) and Apple (15.3%). The "Rating of the best Huawei smartphones in 2022" will help you decide on the choice of a popular Huawei model this year. It is compiled based on the opinions of many users around the world, characteristics and, of course, value for money.

About the manufacturer

Taking into account the fact that Huawei's share in the overall market is steadily increasing, while Apple's share is rapidly declining, it would be reasonable to predict that in the near future the company will overtake the "apple" organization in sales and take the 2nd position on the planet.

Unlike most Chinese brands that have opted for budget models, Huawei is not afraid to compete with the likes of Samsung and Apple in the premium category. The organization cooperates with many foreign companies that have already shown themselves in a positive light:

• Google - together presented the "Nexus 6P";
• Leica - cameras for flagships;
• GoPro is a unique program for smartphones "Quick", which allows you to quickly process videos.

Statistics for 2017

In 2017, the company sold 153 million mobile devices worldwide, which is 10% of global sales.

If compared with 2016, sales increased by 9.9%, and in the middle and end of summer, the company surpassed Apple in sales, taking 2nd place in the world ranking. The number of official points of the trademark in 2017 was more than 42 thousand. In the Russian Federation, the percentage of sales is 11%, which is approximately 3 million sold smartphones.

The lineup

To date, most of the manufacturers of mobile electronics divide their gadgets into a series of affordable, mid-range and premium segments. The company we are considering has chosen a thorny path, and therefore in any series it is possible to find both expensive and affordable phones.

In total, the brand has 4 model ranges on the domestic market.Let's look at 3 main ones.

Y (Youth)

The accessible segment, however, here it is possible to find devices even with eight-core chips. Aimed at people who have cut their budget and want to pay a minimum of money for the phone. In addition, smartphones of this line are sometimes manufactured under the trademarks of mobile operators.

P (Platinum)

A more thoughtful line of the company. Smartphones can be grouped into a business segment and "moving" to a business segment. The lineup implements quite original gadgets. In particular, the P9 smartphone sells well.

This series appeared relatively recently. However, she has already been able to occupy her own niche, and most Chinese entrepreneurs prefer this particular model range.

Mate

A line of phablets - smartphones with large displays. In addition, this series contains flagships, which, along with the P model range, are the face of the company. However, alas, the brand does not produce a model that would be able to compete with the devices of Apple or Samsung corporations. One way or another, this does not prevent the company from improving its own position in the global market. In general, this series is capable of being compared with the Plus solutions from Apple Corporation or Note from the South Korean company Samsung.

Cost Policy

The cost of the devices offered by the company starts from 9 thousand rubles and reaches the mark of 109,000. Like other manufacturers from China that have entered the domestic market, the brand has a huge number of official centers. They can be found in various regions of our country. By the way, there is even a unique customer center located in the capital of Russia.

Brand pros and cons

The plus is that the brand has a huge number of smartphones of various cost segments. In addition, there are devices of different directions. It will not be superfluous to note that the company has already adapted to the Russian market and is trusted by many users.

The downside is that one way or another, it is impossible to mark a specific flagship device. The next drawback is that smartphones of different cost segments are similar to each other. In other words, a user who purchased a model for 35 thousand may not feel the difference with an affordable device.

The best Huawei smartphones of 2022

The rating is based on the opinions of experts and reviews of ordinary consumers.

8th place: Huawei Y6 (2019)

The smartphone is available in 2 design options:

1. With glossy back cover.
2. The back is made in the style of an amber brownish "leather".

In both cases, the housings are made of plastic materials.

The front side of the model is completely covered with a protective glass type 2.5D. The smartphone is equipped with an IPS-type matrix with an already traditional protrusion in the drop form factor, which can be painted over if desired.

Together with undemanding stuffing, the battery power lasts for a couple of days at moderate loads and for about a day if you watch videos, play and surf the Web. The external speaker is quite loud and has a powerful bass. In addition, the model supports Huawei's Histen 5.0 technology, which is made to give surround sound.

The rear camera is represented by one module. Aperture is 1.8. The manufacturer guarantees improved lighting throughput.In practice, the frames come out in normal quality, which is already good.

Noises are generated at night and at dusk. The front camera produces nice-looking selfies with good detail due to the toning effect. The phone pulls undemanding and average applications with ease. Some difficulties in the form of temporary inhibitions occur if you open heavy 3D applications.

The average price is 7,250 rubles.

• attractive appearance;
• assembly reliability;
• high-quality display;
• there is a fingerprint sensor;
• independent tray for a flash drive;
• there is a radio;
• excellent offline performance;
• loud speaker.

• no NFC module;
• lack of USB Type-C;
• does not support fast charging technology;
• small display resolution;
• mediocre speed.

7th place: Huawei Y7 (2019)

The case is completely made of polycarbonate materials, matte on the contour and glossy on the back side. The coating gets dirty, feels good in the hand and does not slip. The display is based on IPS technology with HD + resolution. Displays a rich image with natural colors.

The protrusion under the front camera is made in the form factor of a drop. If there is a need, then it is possible to hide it by painting over the curtain of the device. Battery life is the highlight of this phone. The device recovers for a long time - approximately 2.5 hours, however, after that it is possible to safely use it for almost 48 hours.

There is 1 speaker, the sound is normal. The sound will be better with headphones, in particular if you adjust the audio effects.

On the back of the phone you can see a dual camera:

1. Aperture is 1.8.It has support for AI, which identifies subjects and focuses lighting on them. In addition, artificial intelligence is able to optimize frames.
2. Designed to blur the background.

Artificial intelligence works well. However, sometimes it can over-illuminate the subject. Front camera aperture is 2.0. The module does not have shocking detail and has the function of automatic retouching. The filling is not premium, however, it will pull most of the applications, even demanding ones on “modest” settings. In the Game Center mode, it is possible to overclock the 3D-type accelerator in order to improve the smoothness of the image.

The average price is 9,000 rubles.

• bright color solutions;
• assembly reliability and high quality of materials used;
• high-quality screen with a reserve of brightness;
• independent tray for a flash drive;
• excellent performance;
• good camera considering the cost;
• good offline performance.

• small display resolution;
• lack of USB Type-C;
• no NFC module provided;
• takes a long time to charge.

6th place: Huawei P30 Lite

Metallic materials have become the basis of the smartphone frame. For the back side, 3D type glass with rounded ends was used. The bright IPS-type matrix is ​​located under high-quality glass protection made of aluminosilicate materials with an oleophobic coating. The protrusion in the teardrop form factor equally divides the curtain of the model.

With support for fast charging technology, the power of which is 18 W, the model restores the charge to 100% in 1 hour 50 minutes, and in half an hour from 0 to 33 percent.The battery of the phone is enough for 4-5 hours of constant gaming or for 8-9 hours of display operation in combined mode.

The model has only 1 speaker with an above-average volume level, however, with a limited frequency spectrum. The built-in camera and front camera support AI algorithms. Their function is to identify shooting scenarios for processing and improving the quality of photographs in automatic mode so that they do not have to be further processed later.

The models also focused on gaming performance. GPU Turbo 2.0 technology increases the speed of the game so that the gaming process runs smoothly. The beneficial effect is noticeable, however, in the most heavy games it will be necessary to reduce the graphic parameters.

The average price is 15,650 rubles.

• assembly reliability;
• cute color schemes;
• high-quality display;
• work speed - medium;
• excellent offline performance;
• good cameras considering the price tag;
• there is an NFC module;
• flash drive tray;
• 3.5mm headphone port;
• there is USB Type-C;
• 128GB ROM.

• protection against moisture and dust is not provided;
• you cannot use two SIM cards and a flash drive at the same time;
• no stereo speakers.

5th place: Huawei P Smart Z

Glossy type plastic was used as the main material for the case. In addition, the frame and the back of the smartphone are made from it. A high-quality image is broadcast by an IPS-type matrix. Instead of the protrusion and indentation for the camera, a module is retractable from the upper end.

The battery capacity makes it possible to use the phone for almost 48 hours at moderate loads. It is possible to fully restore the battery in 110 minutes.

The main speaker, although it has a good sound - it is clear and understandable - however, its volume level is often not enough. Front quality is mediocre. However, the camera takes excellent pictures at night and is enough for everyday tasks.

The average price is 14,050 rubles.

• large bezel-less display;
• good offline performance;
• performance;
• AI-enabled camera;
• flash drive tray;
• there is an NFC module;
• There is a 3.5mm headphone port.

• lack of stabilization for video shooting;
• the case made of plastic is quickly scratched;
• a flash drive is placed only instead of the second SIM card;
• does not support fast charging technology;
• big sizes.

4th place: Huawei P30

The difference between this model and the P30 Pro lies not only in the size and diagonal of the display. In order to make the flagship device affordable, manufacturers have given up some of the functionality. The phone does not support wireless charging technology, there is no infrared port, and the quality of protection against dust and moisture is much worse.

In addition, it has 3 camera modules, and not 4, as in the Pro version. In addition, the optical type zoom is three times, not five. In other respects, the devices are very similar. The smartphone has an OLED screen with an integrated fingerprint sensor of a new generation. The responsiveness is now even better. Premium branded chip guarantees excellent speed in heavy toys.

With indicators of battery life, everything is fine.The model is enough for a day of active operation. The device has support for fast charging. From zero to one hundred percent is restored in 1 hour 10 minutes. Although the cameras are mediocre when compared with the Pro version, however, one way or another, they are on the level.

The average price is 19,400 rubles.

• original appearance with nice colors;
• compactness;
• work speed;
• screen without frames;
• good offline performance;
• one of the best cameras on the market;
• there is a 3.5mm headphone port;
• flash drive tray;
• smart fingerprint sensor.

• not the most popular flash drive standard;
• there are no stereo speakers;
• lack of infrared port;
• does not support wireless charging technology;
• mediocre protection against moisture;
• 4K video shooting does not support 60 FPS.

3rd place: Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design

This is the most expensive premium model from this brand. It combines all the top technologies of the company. The unique look was made along with the Porsche trademark.

The bezel-less curved display and seamless body guarantee the best tactile experience. The device is pleasant to hold and fits securely in the hand. The back side is made of genuine leather, and in the center there is a glass insert. The fingerprint sensor is located in the display.

In addition, there is a biometric type front camera that can identify about 30 thousand points of the user's face, which makes the unlocking process extremely safe and fast.

The rear built-in Leica camera is similar to the modules used in the Mate 20 Pro model. It is called the best among the phones of last year.It shoots high-quality footage in any light. There is a wide-angle lens, as well as an optical five-fold zoom.

The device is equipped with a capacitive battery, which will be enough for 24-48 hours of active use. According to the results of testing, the device is enough for 12-13 hours of continuous viewing of videos.

The average price is 109,000 rubles.

• top look;
• work speed;
• one of the best cameras on the market;
• excellent offline performance;
• supports fast charging technology;
• fingerprint sensor in the display;
• flash drive tray;
• Comes with a high quality case.

• overpriced, according to buyers, the cost;
• no 3.5mm headphone port;
• not the most popular flash drive standard.

2nd place: Huawei P30 Pro

The company once again pleasantly shocks with the potential of cameras. The device has 4 cameras that capture all the requirements of users. The smartphone takes excellent shots at night. The ultra-wide lens has auto focus, making it one of the best on the market.

Due to the camera type ToF 3D, photos taken in the "Portrait" mode have become much better. Key innovations include 5x optical type zoom, 10x mixed zoom and 50x digital type zoom. By the way, no other model can boast of such functionality.

In addition to the photographic potential, the model does not lose to the flagship devices of its rivals. A large OLED display with a small protrusion for the front camera has rounded ends and an integrated fingerprint sensor.

The average price is 46,800 rubles.

• nice appearance;
• High quality OLED display;
• advanced camera;
• good indicators of autonomy;
• excellent performance;
• protected from dust and moisture;
• supports fast charging technology;
• flash drive tray;
• smart fingerprint sensor.

• overpriced, according to buyers, the cost;
• no 3.5mm headphone port;
• not the most popular flash drive standard;
• 4K video recording does not support 60 frames per second.

1st place: Huawei Mate 20X

The largest specimen in the series. The huge AMOLED display has a protrusion in the form factor of a drop under the front camera.

Despite the fact that the pixel saturation is only 346 PPI, the image has good clarity and saturation. The reserve of brightness is enough. It is convenient to play, watch videos and surf the net.

Like the Mate 20 Pro, this model features an advanced built-in Leica camera, which is considered to be the best mobile camera of the past year. In addition, the smartphone differs from competitors by the presence of an innovative proprietary chip, which is manufactured according to a 7-nanometer process.

Among other things, this is the only flagship device that can boast a powerful battery. The coating of glass materials on the back panel is made with engraving so that the device does not slip and there are fewer fingerprints.

The average price is 43,700 rubles.

• one of the best cameras on the market;
• high-quality display;
• good speed;
• excellent offline performance;
• supports fast charging technology;
• there is an infrared port;
• miniature protrusion on the display;
• there is a 3.5mm headphone port;
• supports auxiliary accessories (will have to be purchased separately);
• stereo speakers.

• no notification LED;
• not the most popular flash drive standard;
• no wireless charging;
• mediocre dust and moisture protection;
• sizes.

The best novelties from Huawei

And now consider the latest innovations from the brand.

Huawei Nova 4e

The body is made of 3D glass and frames made of aluminum materials. Both glass panels are bent. On the back side there is a round-shaped fingerprint scanner, as well as a vertical-type module with a built-in camera. Below this protruding component is an LED-type flash. There are also personalized Huawei and Triple Camera logos.

The device was equipped with a display with a diagonal of 6.15 inches, aspect ratio – 19.5:9. This IPS type screen has a resolution of 2312x1080 px. It covers almost 96% of the total space of the entire front side. There is a special purpose eye protection mode.

The phone is powered by an 8-core Kirin 710 chip. This high-performance processor is made according to a 12-nanometer process technology. The 4 basic Cortex A-53 cores operate at 1.7 GHz, while the rest of the Cortex A-73 cores are high-performance (clocked at 2.2 GHz).

The model has 1 external type speaker. Its maximum volume level is enough to not miss a call or notification when the smartphone is in your pocket.

The average price is 18,000 rubles.

• Bright bezel-less screen with teardrop-shaped protrusion;
• an elegant case made of glass materials with a metal frame;
• built-in camera that supports artificial intelligence algorithms;
• good speed;
• high quality front.

• NFC contactless payments cannot be used;
• rather slippery and dirty case;
• there is a significant heating of the case under load.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

The model got an independent camera for shooting commercials, and what else. The largest module available on the mobile market is installed here - 1 / 1.54 inches (in the recent Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha they announced 1 / 1.33, however, this is just an idea) with a 40-megapixel resolution and optical type stabilization.

Introduced the ability to shoot in 4K at 60 FPS, as well as support for HDR. Users have already seen the remaining 3 cameras in other phones of the brand, these are:

1. RYYB module accepting 40% more light when compared to the base RGGB. The resolution is 40 megapixels, the aperture is 1.6.
2. 3x optical zoom (8 megapixels) up to 5x mixed.
3. Depth sensor for background blur in Portrait mode and video capture.

In appearance, the model is similar to the P30 Pro smartphone, however, on the back, the camera module is round. The manufacturer claims that the developers drew inspiration from Leica cameras, with which the brand has long been partners.

In the device, the battery capacity was increased to 4,500 mAh. Vivo's NEX 3 smartphone boasts the same size, and only ZenFone 6 from ASUS (5,000 mAh) is more powerful. It would not be superfluous to say that in terms of battery life, all smartphones are dominated by the Galaxy Note 10+ from the South Korean corporation Samsung and the Mate 30 Pro from the brand we are considering.

The average price is 70,000 rubles.

• the cameras performed well in any light;
• independent camera for shooting video in 4K format at 60 FPS;
• powerful battery with excellent offline performance;
• Supports fast charging and reverse wireless charging;
• performance with a margin for the coming years;
• bright OLED screen without frames;
• original performance.

• lack of Google services;
• there are no keys for adjusting the volume, which is inconvenient;
• dimensional unibrow;
• the case slips and quickly gets dirty.

How to choose?

If you look at the mobile device market, it is filled exclusively with smartphones, and their number is growing every year. The main thing before buying, first of all, pay attention to the following 2 parameters:

1. What is it for? This is the first question that should be asked to the user before purchasing a gadget. It is the answer to it that will give a person a complete picture of the necessary characteristics and the opportunity to choose a device at an affordable price.
2. Screen. In 2022, trends dictate the conditions and now it is very difficult to meet a user with a display with a diagonal of 4 inches. The actual screen size for today is from 5 to 5.5 inches.

Having decided on these two components, you can move on to studying the processor, memory capacity, and so on.

Conclusion

The ranking of high-quality Huawei smartphones in 2022 has come to an end, and it is time to draw conclusions. Huawei is the best manufacturer of many components and components for its own devices, which throughout its existence has been constantly improving their parameters, so that their smartphones in any case deserve the trust of many users around the planet.