The Honor V30 Pro is the latest top-end flagship from Huawei’s sub-brand and it looks simply gorgeous not only because of its high-end specs sheet but also for its amazing cameras and 5G support. It will probably need time to hit the European market due to issues related to the U.S. ban, but it has already debuted in China. There, it has several rivals in the affordable flagship segment. Among the most interesting there is OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. Here is a comparison between the latest affordable flagships from Honor, OnePlus and Xiaomi.
Huawei Honor V30 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro | OnePlus 7T | Huawei Honor V30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm, 196 g | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm, 190 grams | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm, 206 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 10, Magic UI |
| 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/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.2 | Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.6, f/2.2 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 40 + 8 + 12 MP, f/1.6, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 40W with Quick Charge 4+, fast wireless charging 30W | 3800 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4100 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging 27W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, 5G (optional) | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging |
Design
If you are ok with the rectangle-shaped camera module on the back, we suggest you go for the Honor V30 Pro. It has a more futuristic form factor and a notch-less display thanks to its in-display front cameras. The punch-hole display minimizes the bezels without the need for a notch and makes the device a lot more elegant. If you do not like the rear side with that huge camera module, then you may prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro offering an awesome build quality thanks to its Gorilla Glass 6 back and its 7000 series aluminum frame.
Display
The most advanced display is on board of the OnePlus 7T, despite it does not feature a Quad HD+ resolution like its Pro sibling. Unlike Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro and Honor V30 Pro, the handset supports a 90 Hz refresh rate as well as the HDR10+ standard for the richest image quality. It even provides full DCI P3 coverage. If you still want an amazing display but not at the same level as the OnePlus 7T, then you should definitely opt for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro which supports HDR10 and sports a Super AMOLED display. The Honor V30 Pro has an average-class IPS display and, despite its punch-hole design suggests the opposite, its image quality is not the best you can find.
Hardware/Software
The Snapdragon 855+ chipset found on the OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro is way better than the Kirin 990 on the Honor V30 Pro when it comes to speed and overall performance. Between OnePlus 7T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, OnePlus 7T wins thanks to its amazing software optimization and a UFS 3.0 internal storage. But unfortunately, the OnePlus 7T is the only which does not have a variant with 5G connectivity. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro comes in a higher-end configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of native storage, as well as a 5G variant, that is why it wins the hardware comparison. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
Honor V30 Pro is the camera master here. It has a better rear department including a 40 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide lens. It clicks better photos in low light conditions and captures more detail. Even the videos are way better. Right after, there is OnePlus 7T with its 48 MP triple camera and OIS. Honor V30 Pro wins even when it comes to selfies thanks to its dual front camera including a 32 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens.
Battery
Honor V30 Pro has the biggest battery, but it is not sure that it will offer a longer battery life than Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro. We have to test the Honor V30 Pro thoroughly in order to give you a definitive verdict.
Price
Honor V30 Pro starts from €500/$550 just like Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro, while OnePlus 7T starts from €385/$425. At the end of the day, I define Honor V30 Pro a more interesting device for the average user due to its better cameras, 5G support, reverse wireless charging and more. But if you do not care about 5G, then you might prefer the OnePlus 7T for its better display and performance, even though it has a smaller battery and lacks reverse wireless charging. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro sits in the middle with great performance, big battery, reverse wireless charging and optional 5G, but it is not among the best camera phones.
Huawei Honor V30 Pro vs OnePlus 7T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro: PRO and CONS
OnePlus 7T
PROS
- Amazing display
- Slimmer design
- Very high performance
- Stereo speakers
- Worldwide availability
CONS
- Smaller battery
- Costlier
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
PROS
- Optional 5G
- Compact design
- Fast wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
CONS
- No micro SD
Huawei Honor V30 Pro
PROS
- Best cameras
- 5G
- Wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
CONS
- IPS display
