Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design
$750
Overview
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design is a premium mid-range Android smartphone released in 2019 with a 6.53-inch OLED, HDR10, Kirin 990 chipset, 40 main camera, and 4500 mAh battery.
Priced at $750, it targets users seeking premium mid-range performance.
Specifications of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design
The display of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design measures 6.53 inches with OLED, HDR10 technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1176x2400 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design features 4 rear cameras: 40 main, 40MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 5x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design has 4500mAh capacity with 40 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 27. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset with Mali-G76 MP16 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 3800 single-core and 12000 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 480000.
The memory of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design offers 12GB RAM with 512GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 512GB 12GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 5.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design weighs 198.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68. Dimensions measure 158.1 x 73.1 x 9.3 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.37 in).
The software of Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design runs Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design has a 40 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design with Kirin 990 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Yes, Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design is water resistant with IP68 rating. It can withstand submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. Avoid saltwater and high-pressure water.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design has a 4500mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design at $750 is a premium mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design supports 40 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 27.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design is available in 512GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design has a 6.53-inch OLED, HDR10 with 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design delivers strong value for users wanting flagship-tier features at a reasonable price point. Consider this phone for flagship-level performance, if you want premium features without paying flagship prices.
Key Specifications
Display
6.53"
Main Camera
40
Chipset
Kirin 990
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE / |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | 2CC |
Launch
| Announced | 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $1200 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.1 x 73.1 x 9.3 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight (g) | 198.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), leather/glass back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Black", "Red"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | MIL-STD-810G |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | 0x0x0 |
| Thermal Solution | Vapor Chamber |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Advanced |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED, HDR10 |
| Size (inches) | 6.53 |
| Resolution (px) | 1176x2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 409 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 94.1 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 240 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 800 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1440 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | 88 |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | Gorilla Glass |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 5.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Dual ISP |
| Modem | Kirin 990 5G |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 3800 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 12000 |
| AnTuTu Score | 480000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 12GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 512GB |
| Storage Type | 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.0 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | NM (Nano Memory) |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 4 |
| Main Sensor | 40 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.7 inch |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX600 |
| Main Lens | f/1.6, 27mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF, Laser AF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | 40MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 8MP, 5x optical zoom |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Slow Motion | 960 |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | N/A |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8 inch |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | N/A |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, LDAC, AAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under-Display Optical |
| 3D Face ID | 2D |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | N/A |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 40 |
| Wired Standard | SuperCharge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 90 min |
| Wireless Charging | 27 |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | 27 |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Smart charging |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, PrivateSpace |
| Accessibility | |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Case, Earphones |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Wireless charging support
- + IP68 water and dust resistance
- - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks
- - Camera performance is average