Review | Huawei Mate 30 Pro full review: excellent handset, but lack of Google apps will be a deal-breaker for many
- Cameras, battery life and design are the best on the market, but US export ban that means there’s no official Google apps support makes phone useless for many
- It’s guaranteed to be a huge success in China, but don’t buy one until the Google issues are resolved
Huawei has been caught in its fair share of political and cybersecurity debates over the past year. And while opinions are divided, what’s undeniable is that the Chinese company has been making the best smartphones for the past couple of years in terms of their raw power and capabilities.
In fact, almost all the current hardware we expect in top-tier phones, such as a triple-camera system, enhanced zoom system, large battery, and computational-photography-assisted night shooting modes, were seen in a Huawei phone first.
Huawei’s latest top dog, the Mate 30 Pro, maintains this hardware excellence.
Were it not for the export ban imposed by the United States that prevents Huawei from doing business with Google, the Mate 30 Pro would easily be a top contender for phone of the year. Alas, software support is a major concern for this handset, and leaves a giant question mark over the device.
Design and hardware
