Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G
$301
Overview
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2020 with a 6.53-inch OLED, Kirin 990 chipset, 40 main camera, and 4500 mAh battery.
Priced at $301, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G
The display of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G measures 6.53 inches with OLED technology. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1176x2400 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G features 3 rear cameras: 40 main, 40MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 3x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G has 4500mAh capacity with 40 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 27. A full charge takes approximately 90 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset with ARM Mali-G76 600MHz 600MHz GPU. Geekbench scores reach 750 single-core and 2900 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 433894.
The memory of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is UFS Storage 3.0.
The connectivity of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G weighs 198g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68. Dimensions measure 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm.
The software of Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G runs Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G has a 40 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G with Kirin 990 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G 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 30E Pro 5G 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 30E Pro 5G has a 4500mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G at $301 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G supports 40 wired charging with full charge in approximately 90 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 27.
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G has a 6.53-inch OLED with 60Hz refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
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 | 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $301 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight (g) | 198 |
| Build Materials | Aluminium alloy, Glass |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Black", "Space Silver", "Cosmic Purple", "Emerald Green", "Orange", "Forest Green"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | IP53 |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Graphite |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.53 |
| Resolution (px) | 1176x2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 49:100 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 409 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 94 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| 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 |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 |
| CPU | Kirin 990E - 2x Cortex A76 2.86 GHz + 2x Cortex A76 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.95 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G76 600MHz 600MHz |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 5.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | 4K video, HDR |
| Modem | Kirin 990 5G |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 750 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 2900 |
| AnTuTu Score | 433894 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 3.0 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.0 |
| Expandable Storage | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Slot Type | NM (Nano Memory) |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Main Sensor | 40 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.7" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX600 Exmor RS |
| Main Lens | f/1.6, 27mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 1 um |
| Ultrawide | 40MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | 8MP, 3x optical zoom |
| Macro | 8 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 960 |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 32 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8 inch |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 3D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct |
| 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 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | 2D |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart Rate |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| 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 | Battery Care |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10, EMUI 11, 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 |
| Accessibility | |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Eject Tool |
| 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!