Even the most advanced users do not always need the most expensive flagship phone. The price of a smartphone does not always depend on the same factors, that is why often the most expensive devices are not the most performing ones or the ones with the best cameras. You can find most of the flagship-class specifications on a device even if you do not spend a fortune, and the phone you choose may have everything you need. If you are looking for an affordable Chinese flagship, you currently have three amazing choices: the newly-announced OnePlus 7T, Huawei Mate 30 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. Given that we believe they are among the best choices, we decided to compare their specifications in order to help you with a possible choice.
OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30
| Nubia Z20 | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | Huawei Mate 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 g | 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm, 191 g | 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.4 mm, 196 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.62 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB, nano memory card slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI 10 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.6, f/2.2 and f/2.2 | Triple 48 + 8 + 13 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 40 + 16 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 24 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3800 mAh, fast charging 30W with Warp Charge 30T | 4000 mAh, fast charging 27W with Quick Charge 4+ | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging 27W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, IP53 splashproof, Face ID |
Design
The bigger notch does not make the Huawei Mate 30 one of the most attractive devices out there, even though it has a very original rear side. OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are more interesting, especially the latter which sports a notch-less display thanks to a pop-up camera mechanism. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is also a more compact device, but it is thicker than OnePlus 7T. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T has a very elegant glass back available in gradient colors, as well as very narrow bezels around its display.
Display
The presence of a very high DCI-P3 coverage, the support to the HDR10+ standard and a 90 Hz refresh ratio make the OnePlus 7T a better device when it comes to display quality. It offers a more realistic color reproduction as well as a smoother viewing experience and more reactive gameplay. In each case, you get an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but Huawei Mate 30 is the only to offer a 3D facial recognition system. However, this does not affect the display quality, so the winner of the comparison remains OnePlus 7T.
Hardware/Software
The Kirin 990 is definitely an amazing chipset and it is the only in the market to come with an integrated 5G modem. But its performance do not reach the level of the Snapdragon 855+ which is definitely better for power users and gamers. That is why OnePlus 7T is a better performance and gaming phone. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes with an older Snapdragon 855 SoC, so it is less impressive than both OnePlus 7T and Huawei Mate 30. Android 9 Pie is preinstalled on Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, while OnePlus 7T and Huawei Mate 30 ship with Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
It is still too early to understand which phone has the best camera department in most of the scenarios. But we can tell you that on the paper Huawei Mate 30 looks like the most convincing one. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro does not have the necessary hardware to compete with its two rivals, so OnePlus 7T takes second place for now.
Battery
On the paper, Huawei Mate 30 is the battery king thanks to its big 4200 mAh which supports the fastest charging technology (with a 40W power), fast wireless charging (up to 27W), and even reverse wireless charging. Given the high efficiency of the Kirin 990 chipset, it will probably last more than both its opponents. OnePlus 7T has the smallest battery and it comes with 30W fast charging, while Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro sits in the middle with a 4000 mAh unit but a slower charging technology (Quick Charge 4+ with 27W).
Price
OnePlus 7T debuted in India with a €550/$600 price tag, Huawei Mate 30 will cost €550/$600 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is available for less than €400/$435 in India and globally. Due to its bigger battery, 5G support, splashproof design, reverse wireless charging, and an amazing rear camera, my choice would be Huawei Mate 30. But if you need a phone with the best display and performance, then you should go for the OnePlus 7T. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is inferior to both, but it has a higher value for money.
OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro vs Huawei Mate 30: PRO and CONS
OnePlus 7T
PROS
- Thinner design
- Amazing performances
- Awesome display
- Stereo speakers
CONS
- Smaller battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
PROS
- More affordable
- Innovative design
- Notch-less display
- Worldwide availability
CONS
- Lower-end cameras
Huawei Mate 30
PROS
- Splashproof
- Best cameras
- 5G (optional)
- Bigger battery
- Face ID
CONS
- Bigger notch
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