Does the Huawei P30 Pro Manage To Deliver On All Its Claims?

If you are on the lookout for a good quality Android phone with a camera that is the star feature of the phone, it is impossible you have not come across the Huawei series during your research. With the launch of the P30 pro, Huawei has managed to create a lot of buzz regarding the camera, so we were very excited to see whether it was worth the hype. On the face of it, it seems Huawei has managed to keep its reputation for making some of the finest phones around. The camera is indeed the star of the phone with its multiple lenses and versatility. The battery life is also quite praiseworthy. Now let us take a deeper look into the specs and how the phone delivered.

Key Specifications:

• 6.4-inch OLED display
• 3 rear cameras, engineered by Leica
• Kirin 980
• 4200 mAh battery
• 40w fast charging

With all the hype surrounding the camera, we were naturally excited to test it out the first thing. And it did not disappoint. There are three main rear cameras powered by an all-new Super Sensing 40-megapixel sensor with an f/1.6 aperture and 26mm focal length, which will give you extremely detailed shots every single time. The low-light performance of the camera is great. These features coupled with a 5x zoom makes sure every click is as impressive as the other. Coming to the part most of you have been eagerly waiting for, this phone has a solid selfie camera that delivers nothing less than perfection with every single shot. This 32 MP camera is in the tiny dewdrop notch around the front of the phone. We tested the selfie camera in low light mode, and it passed with flying colours, as well. However, the beauty mode does seem a little harsh and unrealistic for people who love soft, natural images. The video quality of this phone is a huge improvement over its predecessor P20 Pro and is generally smooth and stable. The buzz regarding the camera was not a marketing hype, after all.

Moving on to other specs, Huawei’s version of the in-screen fingerprint scanners that is, the optical fingerprint scanner is again very impressive. It’s faster, more accurate and more responsive to muscle memory. Huawei has made a smart move focusing on this scanner, as these are the rage at the moment. And that makes sense. In-screen fingerprint scanners make a huge difference as they free-up space on the device while keeping them in a convenient position on the front, and given their popularity at the moment, the sales of this phone might have taken a serious hit had the scanner not been so good. After all, what good is a good camera if unlocking the phone is a hassle every single time?

Moving on to the next important parameter, battery life, we were pleasantly surprised by the P30 Pro’s performance. With heavy usage it lasted just under 35 hours between charges. Think 35 hours of non-stop internet usage, watching movies, gaming and using the camera. A full charge took less than an hour, reaching 70% in just over 30 minutes via cable.

Overall the Huawei P30 pro packs a solid punch in terms of looks, battery life and camera quality so we can safely predict that this winner will be flying off the shelves soon after the launch!