Huawei launched the new Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro
Huawei unveiled its new Mate 30 Series which will run EMUI 10 and Android 10.
Google previously confirmed that the Mate 30 Pro would not have licensed Google apps, Huawei has still implemented its EMUI 10 operating system that will lack official Google apps such as Chrome, YouTube, and Gmail at launch.
The Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro feature the new Kirin 990 SoC, which also features a 5G modem integrated into the architecture.
The regular option has a 6.62″ screen with selfie notch that features a 24MP lens, and on the Pro, a 6.53″ screen is present with a curved display design.
The big change on these new devices is on the rear-end, with Huawei opting for a circular camera design that it named the Halo Ring.
This new design features three lenses, but there are differences between the Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30.
The regular Mate 30 features a 40MP wide-angle, 40MP cine and 8MP telephoto, with the Pro features a 40MP wide + 16MP cine + 8MP + Laser Focus.
In terms of the other internal specifications, 8GB RAM is on offer for both models, along with 128GB of onboard storage. There’s also a 4 200mAh battery on the regular Mate 30 and a larger 4 500mAh unit on the Pro.
The regular Mate 30 features a 3.5mm headphone jack, while the Pro has a USB Type-C port.
Huawei also added 3D Face Unlock and In-Screen Fingerprint scanner that will provide high levels of biometric security and convenience.
The 6.53-inch HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro and 6.62-inch HUAWEI Mate 30 come in various colour variants and materials: Emerald Green, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Black, while Forest Green and Orange.
Additionally, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will both be available in a “Vegan Leather Edition”, which features an environmentally-friendly faux-leather rear panel.
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Written by: Gabriella Steyn.
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