Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G vs. Mate 50 Pro: A Detailed Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Mate 50 Pro is the clear winner, offering a significant upgrade in performance, camera capabilities, and charging speed. While the Mate 30 Pro 5G remains a capable device, the Mate 50 Pro’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and improved features make it the superior choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G | Huawei Mate 50 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 NSA/Sub6 | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 19. Released 2019, October 23 | 2022, September 06 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, September 28 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | - |
| Dimensions | 158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.35 in) | 162.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 205 g / 209 g (7.23 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Huawei Kunlun Glass |
| Resolution | 1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1212 x 2616 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~94.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.74 inches, 111.8 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, HDR10 | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services | EMUI 13 (International), HarmonyOS 3.0 (China) |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Leica optics, color spectrum sensor, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | - | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Triple | 40 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 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF TOF 3D, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/384kHz audio | 32-bit/384kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, Display Port 1.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| - | BDS Satellite Message (sending only) | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 40W wired 27W wireless Reverse wireless | 66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4700 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald Green, Orange, Forest Green | Black, Silver, Purple, Orange |
| Models | LIO-N29, LIO-AL10, LIO-TL10 | DCO-AL00, DCO-LX9 |
| Price | About 1440 EUR | About 900 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 104h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 979921 (v9) GeekBench: 3839 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
- Excellent camera system
- Premium design and build quality
- Good battery life
- 5G connectivity
- Older chipset
- Slower charging speeds
- No Google Play Services (requires workarounds)
- Limited software updates
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Brighter and potentially higher contrast display
- Faster charging (wired and wireless)
- Improved camera system
- Excellent battery life
- Higher price
- No Google Play Services (requires workarounds)
- 4G only
Display Comparison
The Mate 50 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display at 946 nits compared to the Mate 30 Pro 5G (estimated around 600 nits). The Mate 50 Pro's 'Infinite' contrast ratio suggests superior image quality, though this is a nominal value. Both offer OLED panels with vibrant colors and excellent viewing angles, but the Mate 50 Pro takes the lead in brightness and potentially contrast.
Camera Comparison
While both phones have excellent camera systems, the Mate 50 Pro’s camera is a significant upgrade. It likely features a larger sensor, improved image processing, and potentially new features like enhanced night mode capabilities. The Mate 30 Pro 5G's camera is still very good, but the Mate 50 Pro offers a more modern and versatile photography experience.
Performance
The Mate 50 Pro's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is a substantial leap over the Mate 30 Pro 5G's Kirin 990 5G. Expect noticeably faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the Mate 50 Pro. The newer CPU architecture also contributes to improved power efficiency.
Battery Life
Both phones offer impressive battery life, with endurance ratings of 104 hours. However, the Mate 50 Pro’s 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging are considerably faster than the Mate 30 Pro 5G's 40W wired and 27W wireless charging. This means quicker top-ups and more convenient wireless charging.
Buying Guide
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G is a good option for budget-conscious buyers who still want a premium Huawei experience and 5G connectivity. The Mate 50 Pro is ideal for users who prioritize top-tier performance, a cutting-edge camera system, and faster charging, and don't require 5G.