Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs. Oppo Find X2 Pro: A Deep Dive into Battery, Performance, and Display

Launched within months of each other in 2019, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Oppo Find X2 Pro represented the pinnacle of Android flagship design. However, geopolitical factors and differing design philosophies created distinct experiences. This comparison focuses on the core strengths of each device – Huawei’s exceptional battery life and Oppo’s blazing-fast charging – alongside their performance and display capabilities.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For the average user prioritizing longevity, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro wins with its impressive 103-hour endurance rating. However, those who value rapid replenishment and the latest Snapdragon chipset will find the Oppo Find X2 Pro’s 65W charging and Snapdragon 865 a more compelling package.

PHONES
Phone Names Huawei Mate 30 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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global1, 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 bands-1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China-
Launch
Announced2019, September 19. Released 2019, September 262020, March 06
StatusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2020, March 06
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), ceramic back or leather back, aluminum frame
Dimensions158.1 x 73.1 x 8.8 mm (6.22 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)165.2 x 74.4 x 8.8 mm (Ceramic) / 9.5mm (Leather)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight198 g (6.98 oz)217 g (Ceramic) / 200 g (Leather) (7.05 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 min)IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1176 x 2400 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)1440 x 3168 pixels (~513 ppi density)
Size6.53 inches, 108.7 cm2 (~94.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, HDR10AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetKirin 990 (7 nm)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
GPUMali-G76 MP16Adreno 650
OSAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play ServicesAndroid 10, ColorOS 7.1
Memory
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)No
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.0UFS 3.0
Main Camera
FeaturesLeica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDRLaser 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 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF TOF 3D, (depth)48 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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@960fps, 720p@7680fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS; HDR
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR, panoramaPanorama
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker YesYes, with stereo speakers
 32-bit/384kHz audio -
Comms
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
Infrared portYes-
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging40W wired 27W wireless Reverse wireless65W wired, PD, 100% in 38 min
TypeLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 4260 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsBlack, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple, Emerald GreenBlack, Orange, Gray, Green, Lamborghini Edition
ModelsLIO-L09, LIO-L29, LIO-AL00, LIO-TL00CPH2025, PDEM30, OPG01
PriceAbout 1290 EURAbout 300 EUR
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 103h Endurance rating 88h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -29.3 LUFS (Average) -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 378950 (v7), 484529 (v8) GeekBench: 11936 (v4.4), 3038 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 593717 (v8) GeekBench: 13245 (v4.4), 3269 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

  • Exceptional battery life (103h endurance)
  • 40W wired and 27W wireless charging
  • Potentially larger main camera sensor

  • Kirin 990 chipset may show its age
  • Lack of Google Mobile Services

Oppo Find X2 Pro

  • Blazing-fast 65W wired charging (38 min 0-100%)
  • Snapdragon 865 5G chipset for superior performance
  • Brighter display (871 nits)

  • Shorter battery life (88h endurance)
  • Potentially more thermal throttling under sustained load

Display Comparison

Both the Mate 30 Pro and Find X2 Pro feature 'infinite' contrast ratio displays, typical of OLED technology. However, the Oppo Find X2 Pro boasts a slightly higher peak brightness of 871 nits compared to the Mate 30 Pro’s 686 nits. This translates to better visibility in direct sunlight for the Oppo device. While both offer excellent viewing experiences, the Find X2 Pro’s brighter panel provides a tangible advantage in outdoor scenarios. Neither specification details refresh rate, but both were standard 60Hz panels at launch.

Camera Comparison

Both devices excel in photography and videography, but details beyond 'Photo/Video' capabilities are limited. The larger sensor size, if present in either device (market data suggests the Mate 30 Pro had a larger main sensor), would be a significant advantage in low-light conditions. The Oppo Find X2 Pro’s Snapdragon ISP likely offers more advanced image processing algorithms. Without specific sensor details, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the Find X2 Pro’s processor gives it an edge in computational photography.

Performance

The core difference lies in the chipset: Huawei’s Kirin 990 (7nm) versus Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 (7nm+). The Snapdragon 865, with its Cortex-A77 prime core, generally offers a slight edge in CPU performance, as evidenced by its 2.84 GHz clock speed compared to the Kirin 990’s 2.86 GHz Cortex-A76. The Snapdragon 865 also benefits from a more refined 7nm+ process, potentially leading to better thermal efficiency. While both phones are capable of handling demanding tasks, the Snapdragon 865 provides a more future-proof platform, particularly for gaming and 5G connectivity.

Battery Life

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s 103-hour endurance rating significantly surpasses the Oppo Find X2 Pro’s 88-hour rating. This difference is substantial and highlights Huawei’s optimization for battery life. However, the Oppo Find X2 Pro compensates with its incredibly fast 65W wired charging, capable of fully charging the device in just 38 minutes. The Mate 30 Pro’s 40W wired charging is respectable, but noticeably slower. The Find X2 Pro also offers 27W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, features also present on the Mate 30 Pro, but the wired charging speed is the key differentiator.

Buying Guide

Buy the Huawei Mate 30 Pro if you need a phone that can reliably last through a full day and beyond, even with heavy usage, and aren't concerned about the lack of Google Mobile Services. Buy the Oppo Find X2 Pro if you prioritize the fastest possible charging speeds, a modern Snapdragon processor, and a cleaner Android experience, even if it means sacrificing some battery endurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Kirin 990 in the Mate 30 Pro struggle with demanding games compared to the Snapdragon 865?
While the Kirin 990 is a capable chipset, the Snapdragon 865 generally offers better sustained performance in graphically intensive games due to its more efficient architecture and superior thermal management. You may experience slightly more frame drops or throttling on the Mate 30 Pro during extended gaming sessions.
❓ Is the lack of Google Mobile Services on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro a dealbreaker for most users?
For users heavily reliant on Google apps like Gmail, YouTube, and Google Maps, the absence of Google Mobile Services is a significant drawback. Huawei’s AppGallery and alternative app sources offer some solutions, but compatibility and functionality may vary. It requires a willingness to adapt and potentially use workarounds.
❓ How much faster is the 65W charging on the Oppo Find X2 Pro compared to the 40W charging on the Mate 30 Pro in real-world use?
The Oppo Find X2 Pro’s 65W charging is substantially faster. It can fully charge the device in approximately 38 minutes, while the Mate 30 Pro takes considerably longer. This difference is particularly noticeable when you need a quick top-up before leaving the house.