Smartphone Huawei Mate 30 - advantages and disadvantages

Huawei is a global manufacturer of high-quality mobile devices with fast processors, in-house developments, proprietary applications and skins. An interesting unusual design, high-quality assembly, excellent cameras are the few characteristics that distinguish the products of the company. 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 in terms of the number of smartphones sold.

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

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. Approximately, the cost of the gadget will be 650 euros.

Appearance and design

The smartphone is made in the form of a monoblock. The case, measuring 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, is made of an aluminum frame. The display is flat, almost without a frame, it is equipped with glass with a degree of protection IP53, which will protect against dust and splashes. At the top of the display is a front camera in the form of a small "bangs". The corners of the model are rounded. 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, unusual, but spectacular in appearance. If you look closely, you can see 3 camera lenses in it, the fourth eye 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 the headset are at the bottom of the case.When it hits the market, it will be possible to purchase one of 6 colors of the device: Black Black, Space Silver Space Silver, Cosmic Purple 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 pix, in a ratio of 19.5: 9. With a similar ratio, you can read books, watch movies. The pixel density is high, 389 pixels per inch. OLED-matrix works on organic light-emitting diodes, has a minimum response in time and a large viewing angle. The color rendering 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 one. 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 is the developer of the Kirin system-on-a-chip, the world's most powerful platform with the highest data transfer rate. It was the HiSilicon Kirin 990 flagship crystal platform of the new generation with a 7 nm + technological process that was installed in the new smartphone.

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

Despite the cool graphics, it is better 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. Uses UFS3.0 flash memory specification for high performance 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 used in flagship smartphones since 2016. The memory of the device can be increased. There is no separate slot for a Nano Memory Card up to 256 GB in size, the card can be installed in a common slot for SIM cards. In this case, you will have to use one SIM card.

Interface

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

multimedia cameras

The main triple camera is located in a round module at the back of the smartphone. 40 MPix resolution, f/1.8 aperture, Lazer AF laser autofocus via infrared and 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 8MP f/2.4 camera with telephoto function, 3x optical zoom, laser autofocus also takes excellent quality photos. The third camera has a resolution of 16 MP, 2.2 aperture and a 17 mm ultra wide-angle lens. 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 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.

Network, wired and wireless technologies inside a smartphone

You can install a hybrid SIM card or two Nano-SIMs in your phone, which will work in dual standby mode. The network technologies that the model can support are GSM, HSPA, LTE and the fifth generation of 5G mobile communications. This means that the signal quality increases as the number of built-in antennas increases. Inside the device there are 21 antennas, 14 of which are responsible for 5G.The new technology, tested but not yet approved, will reduce the number of interference by forcing an increase in transmitter power, will flexibly adapt to certain network applications (video viewing, broadband access, etc.) and 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, hotspot. There is also a Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE module. The built-in infrared port allows you to provide a wireless connection with other devices that have a similar module installed.

With the help of an NFC chip, the user will be able to pay for purchases at the checkout in the store without taking out their 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 reduction mode with a dedicated microphone. When making calls, this is especially noticeable if you are in a noisy place. The sound is stereophonic two-channel. You can enjoy listening to music. A 3.5 mm mini-jack socket is provided for listening to headphones. Using a headset, you can not 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, in addition to it, there is a 27W wireless charging and a 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 for 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, only one button on the body, the volume is controlled by a sensor on either side of the screen. The diagonal has a size of 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 size is slightly larger and is 6.62 inches. Headphones can be connected at the bottom of the case. The rest of the smartphones are identical.

Smartphone Features

The Huawei Mate 30 has the following built-in features: optical under-display fingerprint sensor, Face ID face scanner, accelerometer, image stabilizer (gyroscope), compass, barometer, 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 to remove the SIM card; user's manual; coupon-guarantee; 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 of high quality;
• you can shoot in the dark and daylight hours;
• 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 processor-on-chips with an advanced 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 payment system for purchases without NFC cards works;
• settings work automatically and manually;
• good amount of internal memory expandable up to 256 MB;
• Uses UFS 3.0 specification for high throughput and excellent uptime performance.
• loud stereo sound with noise reduction;
• a talk mode is provided in a noisy place thanks to the built-in speaker amplifier;
• several navigation systems work;
• long battery life;
• there is a headphone jack.

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

Summarize

The Huawei Mate 30 smartphone is a high-quality flagship development from a well-known brand. A fairly capacious battery, a fast processor and a proprietary shell based on the latest version of Android hid in an aluminum case with a good screen diagonal.Wide-angle cameras with a large zoom will allow you to shoot even in the evening. According to the characteristics, the device can be put on a par with Apple or Samsung. Some of Huawei's latest smartphone features even outperform the major manufacturers in mobile technology. You can adapt your phone in any country without using the famous Google services. Despite the small disadvantages, a stylish smartphone will suit active users and business people. The exception will be gamers - the device is not designed for serious modern games.