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Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) vs Huawei P30 (L09)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 vs Huawei P30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P30 X Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) 19Points
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 12 (128GB)} 19 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) vs P30 (L09)} 12 Advantages Huawei P30 (L09)
+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)2%
Thinner
vs7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+1170x2532 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+457 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs422 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP166%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 32MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2815 mAhvs+3650 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20Wvs+22.5W13%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
6.1"
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
ModeliPhone 12 (128GB)P30 (L09)
Other model namesiPhone 12 A2172, A2402, A2403, A2404Huawei P30 ELE-L09 (128GB + 6GB) Single-sim, Huawei Elle
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleHuawei
Release date10/13/20203/26/2019
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)457 PPI422 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
System versioniOS 14Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateiOS 16Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Chipset64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 568674 (v8)
Geekbench: 4067 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps1400/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2172 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2402 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2403, A2404 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkA2172 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2402, A2403, A2404 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
(triple camera)
40 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF
8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2815 mAh3650 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal
• EMUI 9.1
• 19.5:9 ratio display
• DCI-P3, HDR10 display
• Leica optics on camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Huawei Pay
• Vapor chamber cooling system on processor

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 12 (128GB)Huawei P30 (L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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