Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB) vs Huawei P30 (L09)

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

4/1/2019 11:11 PM, updated: 7/27/2020 10:54 PM

Compare Huawei P30 X Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.47"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Huawei P30 (L09) Compare Huawei P30 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)

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!

10 Advantages Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	vs	4 Advantages Huawei P30 (L09)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (238GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+6.47"6% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + 0.3MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: 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.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+4200 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3650 mAh
+40W78% 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.	vs	22.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP53 certified
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16% Lighter
8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner
398 PPI	vs	+422 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

36 Common items in both devices

2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core

UFS 2.1

Until 256GB nano-Memory

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

OLED

HDR10

60Hz

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	P30 (L09)
Other model names	Huawei P30 Pro VOG-L29 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei Vogue	Huawei P30 ELE-L09 (128GB + 6GB) Single-sim, Huawei Elle
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	USA
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	3/26/2019	3/26/2019
Depth	8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 158 millimeters (2.89 x 6.22 in)	71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Display type	OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.47" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	422 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	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)	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 controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	1400/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/3.4125mm1/4"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 0.3MP TOF 3D Time-of-Flight	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3650 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging	22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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: 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
	Huawei P30 Pro (L29 256GB)	Huawei P30 (L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered