Huawei P30 vs Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition leads — 52/100 vs 45/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3650); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro New Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 22W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition scores 7 points higher (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition leads (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Huawei P30 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (38/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (84/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Huawei P30 Pro New Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro New Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Huawei P30 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (38/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (84/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition edges out the Huawei P30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition — 52/100.
Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (82/100 vs 58/100).