Huawei launched a brand new flagship killer: Honor V30. At a very modest price, it offers incredibly powerful hardware and a complete specs sheet. But Huawei actually has to compete with two other Chinese manufacturers in the affordable high-end phone segment: Xiaomi and Oppo. The former recently launched the Mi Note 10 with an amazing camera department, while the latter came up with the Oppo Reno2. All of these devices are focused on the quality-price ratio and they are among the most wanted phones for people who cannot afford the most expensive flagship. Here is a comparison between their specifications.
Huawei Honor V30 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: Specs Comparison
| Huawei Honor V30 | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | Oppo Reno 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 213 g | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 208 grams | 160 x 74.3 x 9.5 mm, 189 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, Magic UI | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, Color OS |
| 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 40 + 8 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
Penta 108 + 5 + 12 + 20 MP, f/1.7, f/2.0, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 13 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7, f/2.4 and f/2.2 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W | 5260 mAh, fast charging 30W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 20W with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
When it comes to the design it is all a matter of tastes, but I personally think Oppo Reno2 is superior. It has a more original glass back and a full borderless display without a notch or other interruptions. The phone features a shark fin pop-up camera which makes notches and holes unnecessary so that the phone can provide a full borderless experience. Oppo Reno2 also comes with a high builds quality, including a Gorilla Glass 5 back, a Gorilla Glass 6 front glass, and an aluminum frame. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Honor V30 still provide a very elegant look: the first has a great curved edge-to-edge display, while the second has a punch-hole display and a very modern form factor.
Display
The most convincing display is the one of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10. First of all, it is able to provide a higher image quality, thanks to the HDR10 technology and DCI P3 coverage. It even provides very high brightness with a peak of 600 nits. Right after, there is Oppo Reno2 with a still flawless AMOLED display, but it does not support HDR that is why we put it in second place. Honor V30 has a classic IPS display like the ones you can find on most mid-rangers.
Hardware/Software
While both Oppo Reno2 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 have midrange-class hardware, Honor V30 is actually a flagship. It is fueled by the latest Huawei’s flagship chipset: Kirin 990. And it even supports 5G connectivity. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Oppo Reno 2 are both powered by the Snapdragon 730G, but only the Oppo Reno2 has an 8/256 GB configuration, while the Mi Note 10 only comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of native storage.
Camera
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the king of camera phones. We believe its 108 MP penta-camera currently has only one rival, and it is not the Honor V30 and neither the Oppo Reno2. The camera department of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 includes OIS and 5x optical zoom, as well as a dedicated macro camera and an ultrawide sensor. While Xiaomi Mi Note 10 wins the rear camera comparison, Honor V30 offers a better selfie setup with a 32 + 8 MP dual camera and wide angle. Oppo Reno2 is still an amazing camera phone, but its photo quality does not reach the Xiaomi Mi Note 10.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 packs a mammoth 5260 mAh battery and it lasts up to three days on a single charge. It is the winner of the battery comparison, while Honor V30 and Oppo Reno2 offer a similar battery life with their 4200 and 4000 mAh units, respectively.
Price
Honor V30 made its debut in China with a €430/$474 price tag (it will go global in 2020), Xiaomi Mi Note 10 starts from €599/$660 globally but it is easy to find it at €450 thanks to online street prices, while Oppo Reno2 costs €499/$550. Overall, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best phone if you are searching for the best camera and longest battery life, while Honor V30 has superior performances and offers 5G. Oppo Reno2 offers better aesthetics and still great cameras. Which one would you pick?
Huawei Honor V30 vs Oppo Reno2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
PROS
- Better cameras
- Huge battery
- Good quality-price ratio
- Nice display
CONS
- No flagship hardware
Huawei Honor V30
PROS
- Very fast charging
- Higher performance
- High performance
- 5G
CONS
- IPS display
Oppo Reno 2
PROS
- Great design
- Front-facing LED flash
- Micro SD slot
CONS
- No flagship hardware
