It is clear that Huawei has set out to be in the top ten mobile phones for photographers. Every time they release a new model you end up wondering what they will be able to do next time. Looking at the Huawei P30 and its Pro version, you no longer know if you have in your hands a mobile with a camera or a camera that makes calls and a few other things. Let's see what its features are and so you can see if it's the smartphone you're looking for .
And why now that the P40 has come out? Because precisely because the new Huawei P40 hit the market, the price of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro has dropped and, obviously, the only thing that has changed since its release is the price, the benefits are the same. If you've ever made eyes at him, this is your chance.
What does not have the news of the P40? Well no, but, the price difference is worth considering, don't you think? Let's see it.
But before getting into the matter, surely you are interested in knowing this complete guide that we have prepared for you with all the tips and tricks to improve your photographs with your mobile phone, this other one with the best photography applications for your mobile phone.
FEATURES OF HUAWEI P30
Both with this and with its Pro version, we are going to focus mainly on those features related to photography that are the ones that interest us the most.
- Screen: 6.1 inches
- Front Camera: 32 MP f/2.0, Full HD 1080p video mode resolution, Artificial Intelligence
- rear cameras:
- Main: Angular 40 MP f/1.8, 4K video mode resolution (3840 × 2160). In Night Mode or Portrait Mode it does not reach 40MP
- Ultra wide angle 16 MP f/2.2
- 3x 8 MP f/2.4 zoom with optical stabilization
- Flash
- AIS (HUAWEI AI Image Stabilization)
- Autofocus (laser focus, phase detection focus, contrast focus)
- The cameras are Leica and cover a wide variety of situations, as far as photography is concerned it is a very versatile phone. Its macro mode (focus at 2.5cm) also works very well, therefore, you can experiment with multiple options
- AIS long exposure shot, to capture light trails, silky water effect or general movement
- The focus speed responds quite well
- Different types of blur in portrait mode
- Manual (Professional) mode, you can choose focus mode, ISO, shutter speed, metering mode, white balance, etc.
- 3x optical zoom , 5x hybrid . Which means that you can photograph very close objects very far away with a more than decent resolution. It would not be a mere cropping zoom as in other devices. Its digital zoom goes further, up to 30x.
- 1080 video recording, 30 fps
- creative filters
- good dynamic range
- Two view camera mode. This feature splits the recording screen in two, allowing you to view the image in normal size on one side of the screen and zoomed in on the other, so you can choose the best shot
- Other extras: Brighter RYB sensor / Huawei AIS / ISO 409600 / Moon mode / Stabilized night mode / Night mode / Portrait mode / Backlight portrait mode / HDR / Panoramic
- Splash, water and dust resistant. Eye, splashes, it does not mean that it is a mobile to take diving photos or similar
- Weight: Approx. 165g (with battery)
- Color: the color has nothing to do with photography, but as a curiosity, its colors are inspired by the colors of the sky, both at dawn, the Aurora Borealis and at night.
- Price: You can find it for €459.00
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FEATURES OF HUAWEI P30 PRO
There are almost more similarities between the Huawei P30 and its Pro version than differences, so we are going to tell you how both models differ.
- The pro version has a somewhat larger and curved screen, although they have the same resolution.
- Regarding the cameras, which is what interests you the most and where you can see a difference, we better see it with a comparative table:
| HUAWEI P30 | HUAWEI P30 PRO |
| 40MP f/1.8 (27mm) Wide Angle |
40MP f/1.6 (27mm) OIS Wide Angle |
| 16MP f/2.2 (17mm) Ultra Wide |
20MP f/2.2 (16mm) Ultra Wide |
| 8MP f/2.4 (80mm) (3x) Telephoto | 8MP f/3.4 (125mm) (5x) OIS Telephoto |
| TOF-sensor* |
- Summarizing the differences in the cameras of the Pro version:
- The TOF Sensor measures the depth of objects to bring out portraits and sharpness. With it, very interesting bokeh are achieved.
- 5x optical zoom instead of 3, and stabilized. 50x digital zoom and 10x hybrid zoom.
- Capture mode in sequence of up to 100 photos
- RAW format
- Water and dust resistant. In this case, with an IP68 certification, it is assumed that you can submerge it at a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. In addition, it has a specific camera mode for underwater photos. I clarify the "supposed" and that is that the risk exists since these devices often hit each other and this means that one of them can cause damage and cancel this resistance. So if you risk it is your responsibility ?
- Its price is currently on Amazon for N/A
THE BEST OF THE HUAWEI P30 AND P30 PRO
The cameras in terms of versatility and value for money are the best there is.
They offer good autonomy and fast charging. Its night mode is ideal for those who are nocturnal and those who want to photograph the moon and stars.
In the case of the Pro version, the zoom, the resistance to water and how it takes photos in low light conditions are very remarkable.
“Mobile photography is booming, it is gaining followers, and above all, it is gaining respect and acceptance by professionals and amateurs. I have been taking photos with a mobile since 2010, and since 2015 I have been using Huawei mobiles for my work. I have been using the P30 Pro for over a year, and I am delighted with it for its great versatility. With its four lenses developed in collaboration with Leica (main, wide angle, telephoto, and TOF), I can shoot all kinds of photography: macro, portrait, landscape, street, and architecture. I do not change it for any other terminal.»
Luis Rodriguez ( @Luison)
DISADVANTAGES OF THE HUAWEI P30 AND P30 PRO
In general, the drawbacks that some users put are more related to the sound, the speed of the processor, etc. that with the issue of cameras, which is what we are evaluating here. And in a matter of photography, few faults can be put, really.
GALLERY OF HUAWEI P30 AND P30 PRO
To see how it works, it is best to see photos taken with this device. Here is a gallery with images taken with the Huawei P30Pro where you can appreciate the level of detail, the zoom, the colors, etc. More photos here.
Examples of images of the Huawei P30 you have in this link.Below is a video of photos and videos taken with Huawei P30.
HUAWEI P30 OR P30 PRO?
If you still have doubts between both terminals, in this video, Marc can shed some light on you. Perhaps if you are going to use the zoom a lot and you intend to take underwater photos, without a doubt the Pro version, otherwise it is to think if it is worth the difference in price.
CONCLUSIONS
Both options, both the Huawei P30 and the Huawei P30 Pro offer impressive versatility in terms of cameras, as well as great performance in the absence of light. The Pro version improves in zoom, portraits and the option to raise ISO, mainly and also in water resistance.
If you want a mobile to take photos and you like everything from landscape to moon photography, including portraits and macros, without a doubt, this option will not disappoint you.
