Honor View30 Pro vs Oppo Find X2 Pro: A Head-to-Head Flagship Battle

Launched in early 2020, the Honor View30 Pro and Oppo Find X2 Pro represented the pinnacle of smartphone technology. While both aimed for the flagship crown, they took different approaches. The Honor prioritized 5G connectivity and aggressive charging at a competitive price, while the Oppo focused on display quality and a refined camera experience. This comparison dissects their strengths and weaknesses to determine which device holds up better today.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing all-around performance and a superior display, the Oppo Find X2 Pro emerges as the winner. Its Snapdragon 865 chipset and 871 nit display offer a smoother, more visually immersive experience. However, the Honor View30 Pro remains a compelling option for budget-conscious users who value fast charging and 5G connectivity.

PHONES
Phone Names Honor View30 Pro Oppo Find X2 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
5G bands1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)HSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2020, February 24. Released 2020, April 272020, March 06
StatusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2020, March 06
Body
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), ceramic back or leather back, aluminum frame
Dimensions162.7 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)165.2 x 74.4 x 8.8 mm (Ceramic) / 9.5mm (Leather)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight206 g (7.27 oz)217 g (Ceramic) / 200 g (Leather) (7.05 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display
ProtectionYesCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)1440 x 3168 pixels (~513 ppi density)
Size6.57 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCDAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
GPUMali-G76 MP16Adreno 650
OSAndroid 10, Magic UI 3, no Google Play ServicesAndroid 10, ColorOS 7.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.0UFS 3.0
Main Camera
FeaturesLaser AF, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Triple40 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, AF48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/3.0, 129mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS; HDR
Selfie camera
Dual32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm 8 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)-
FeaturesHDRPanorama
Single-32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker YesYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
Infrared portYes-
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging40W wired, 70% in 30 min 27W wireless, 52% in 30 min Reverse wireless65W wired, PD, 100% in 38 min
TypeLi-Po 4100 mAhLi-Po 4260 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsOcean Blue, Midnight Black, Icelandic frost, Sunrise OrangeBlack, Orange, Gray, Green, Lamborghini Edition
Models-CPH2025, PDEM30, OPG01
Price-About 300 EUR
Tests
Battery life-Endurance rating 88h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 593717 (v8) GeekBench: 13245 (v4.4), 3269 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Honor View30 Pro

  • Faster wireless charging (27W)
  • Reverse wireless charging capability
  • More affordable price point

  • Kirin 990 chipset is less powerful than Snapdragon 865
  • Display specs are less impressive than Oppo

Oppo Find X2 Pro

  • Superior performance with Snapdragon 865
  • Brighter and higher-quality display
  • Faster wired charging (65W)

  • Higher price tag
  • Lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging

Display Comparison

The Oppo Find X2 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 871 nits, compared to an unspecified peak brightness for the Honor View30 Pro. While both utilize 7nm+ fabrication, the Oppo’s display also benefits from an infinite (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting a superior OLED panel. This translates to deeper blacks and more vibrant colors. The Honor’s display specs are less detailed, making it difficult to assess its color accuracy or HDR capabilities relative to the Oppo.

Camera Comparison

Both phones are advertised as having strong photo and video capabilities, but specifics are limited. The Oppo Find X2 Pro likely benefits from Qualcomm’s image signal processor (ISP) within the Snapdragon 865, known for its excellent image processing. Without sensor size details for either device, it’s difficult to make a definitive judgment. However, Oppo’s history suggests a focus on natural-looking images, while Honor often employs more aggressive image processing. The absence of details regarding OIS or lens apertures further complicates a direct comparison.

Performance

The core difference lies in the chipsets: the Honor View30 Pro features the Kirin 990 5G, while the Oppo Find X2 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G. Both are 7nm+ chips, but the Snapdragon 865’s Cortex-A77 prime core (2.84 GHz) offers a slight architectural advantage over the Kirin 990’s Cortex-A76 (2.86 GHz). The Snapdragon 865 also benefits from Qualcomm’s Adreno 650 GPU, providing superior graphics performance. While the Kirin 990 is no slouch, the Snapdragon 865 is generally considered the more powerful and thermally efficient chipset, potentially leading to less throttling during sustained workloads.

Battery Life

Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 88 hours, suggesting similar real-world battery life despite unspecified battery capacities. However, the charging speeds differ dramatically. The Oppo Find X2 Pro’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging can fully charge the device in just 38 minutes, a significant advantage over the Honor View30 Pro’s 40W wired charging (70% in 30 minutes). The Honor also offers 27W wireless charging (52% in 30 minutes) and reverse wireless charging, features not explicitly mentioned for the Oppo.

Buying Guide

Buy the Honor View30 Pro if you need a capable 5G phone with incredibly fast wired and wireless charging, and are willing to accept some potential compromises in raw processing power and display quality. Buy the Oppo Find X2 Pro if you prioritize a premium display experience, top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 865, and a more polished camera system, and are willing to pay a premium for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is the Kirin 990 5G prone to overheating during extended gaming sessions?
The Kirin 990 5G, while a capable chipset, is known to exhibit some thermal throttling under sustained heavy loads, such as prolonged gaming. The Snapdragon 865 in the Oppo Find X2 Pro generally manages heat more efficiently, potentially leading to more consistent performance during long gaming sessions.
❓ Does the Oppo Find X2 Pro support high refresh rate displays (90Hz or 120Hz)?
No, the Oppo Find X2 Pro features a standard 60Hz display. While it excels in brightness and color accuracy, it doesn't offer the smoother scrolling experience provided by higher refresh rate panels found on some competing devices.
❓ How does the 5G performance differ between the Honor View30 Pro and Oppo Find X2 Pro?
Both devices support 5G connectivity, but the specific 5G bands supported may vary depending on the region. The Snapdragon 865 in the Oppo Find X2 Pro generally offers broader 5G compatibility and potentially faster speeds due to Qualcomm’s modem technology.
❓ Is the lack of a microSD card slot a significant drawback on either device?
Neither the Honor View30 Pro nor the Oppo Find X2 Pro offers microSD card expansion. This means users are limited to the internal storage capacity of the device, which could be a concern for those who store large amounts of photos, videos, or other files.