Mate 30
Kirin 990 Leica flagship — the first major post-ban Mate.
The Huawei Mate 30 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Sep 2019, with a launch price of $800. It pairs the Kirin 990 with a 6.62" FHD+ OLED display, a 40 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele, Leica main camera and a 4200 mAh, 40W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Brilliant hardware, no Google. Standout strengths: 40 mp leica main + 3x ois tele and kirin 990 + 40w + wireless charging. Main trade-off: no google services post-ban.
Brilliant hardware, no Google.
Mate 30 had everything — a 40 MP Leica camera, Kirin 990, 40W wired and wireless charging — but launched into the US ban without Google services, crippling its Western prospects despite being one of the best-engineered phones of 2019.
Read the full review- 40 MP Leica main + 3x OIS tele
- Kirin 990 + 40W + wireless charging
- OLED display upgrade over Mate 20
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate 30 compares
| Mate 30 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Mate 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 89 | 80 |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 9000S |
| Display | 6.62" FHD+ OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.82" LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 40 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele, Leica | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, 40W | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $800 | $1,299 | CNY 6,999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate 30 released?
The Mate 30 was released in Sep 2019.
How much does the Mate 30 cost?
The Mate 30 launched at $800 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate 30 screen size and type?
The Mate 30 has a 6.62" FHD+ OLED display.
What chipset does the Mate 30 use?
The Mate 30 is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate 30 have?
The Mate 30 ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate 30 battery capacity?
The Mate 30 has a 4200 mAh, 40W battery.
What is the Mate 30 main camera?
The Mate 30 has a 40 MP + 16 MP UW + 8 MP 3x tele, Leica main camera.
Does the Mate 30 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate 30 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 3x, f/2.4, OIS.
Is the Mate 30 waterproof?
The Mate 30 is rated IP53 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Mate 30 weigh?
The Mate 30 weighs 196 g.
What colours does the Mate 30 come in?
The Mate 30 is available in 4 colours: Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Black, Emerald Green.
Is the Mate 30 worth buying?
Mate 30 had everything — a 40 MP Leica camera, Kirin 990, 40W wired and wireless charging — but launched into the US ban without Google services, crippling its Western prospects despite being one of the best-engineered phones of 2019. SpecEagle gives the Mate 30 an editorial score of 80/100.
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