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Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Pro X Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB) 14Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) Compare Huawei P30 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)

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!

P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)} 14 Advantages Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB) vs Mate 9 Pro (128GB)} 8 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+6.1"11%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP100%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps133%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1%
Thinner
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels46%
Higher resolution screen
422 PPIvs+534 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3650 mAhvs+4000 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (109GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)
OLED / AMOLED
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
ModelP30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesHuawei P30 ELE-L29 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei ElleHuawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL10, Huawei Long Island
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date3/26/20191/1/2017
Depth7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)422 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 720MhzARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS

📷 Camera

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
40 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF
8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS
(dual camera)
20 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3650 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, 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
• Colors: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey
• Metal body
• EMUI 5.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• Leica optics camera
• Fast battery charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P30 (L29 128GB/8GB)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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