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Published on March 27th, 2019 | by Admin

Huawei introduces the HUAWEI P30 Series

SYDNEY, Australia—27 March 2019 – Huawei unveiled their newest flagship smartphones – the HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro – at a global launch event today in Paris, building on Huawei’s heritage in design and photography.

The most advanced photographic tools from Huawei yet, these smartphones feature a revolutionary 40 Megapixel HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor that captures light more efficiently than conventional systems,  combined with a sophisticated optical zoom that brings the user much closer to the action. Featuring a Leica Quad Camera system, the Huawei P30 Pro has the ability to deliver precise but natural wide aperture shots thanks to a dedicated HUAWEI ToF (Time of Flight) that precisely measures the distances between the subjects and background. When combined together, these revolutionary technologies deliver an amazing photographic experience that is unparalleled.

Key Features of the HUAWEI P30 Series Include:

  • Cutting edge main camera featuring a revolutionary 40 MP Huawei SuperSpectrum Sensor
  • A new generation Leica Quad Camera on the Huawei P30 Pro featuring a 5X Optical Zoom lens and an Ultra-wide angle and ultra-macro lens
  • 5X optical zoom on the Huawei P30 Pro incorporates a revolutionary periscope system that is stabilised both optically and using AI, allowing users to get closer to subjects while maintaining a slim line design
  • Ground breaking Huawei FullView OLED display featuring Huawei Acoustic Display technology to reproduce crystal clear sounds without the need for a traditional earpiece speaker (Huawei P30 Pr only)
  • Class-leading battery charging performance with Huawei Supercharge technology and on the Huawei P30 Pro, compatibility with fast 15W Wireless charging including reverse wireless charge
  • The largest capacity battery in its class further optimized by AI (4200mAh on Huawei P30 Pro).
  • Optical fingerprint scanner built into the display on both Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer BG, said, “The HUAWEI P30 Series is a fundamental breakthrough after decades of digital camera technology development; it will rewrite the rules and reshape everyone’s perception of mobile photography. Innovations such as the HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor and SuperZoom Lens allow us to push the envelope of both photography and videography—a frontier long overdue for disruption. The HUAWEI P30 Series will set the pace for the next generation of smartphones by empowering people to capture the true beauty of the world around them through a device that fits in the palm of their hands.”

Larking Huang, Managing Director of Huawei Australia Consumer BG, followed, “We’re thrilled to be the makers of a phone range that continues to elevate everyday photography. As Australians we’re proud of our picturesque nation. With the HUAWEI P30 Series any phone user can transform the average selfie, lighten the evening sky or capture the full view with simplicity but with consistently amazing results. Yet, while we’re aiming rewrite the rules of photography, we’re listening to all Australians’ needs – a longer battery life to keep up with our busy lifestyles and a slick design to match our fashion forward trends. The HUAWEI P30 Series is the phone for the modern Australian user.”

Rewriting the Rules of Photography for Stunning Professional-grade Pictures Every Time

  • The HUAWEI P30 Pro is equipped with a new Leica Quad Camera System and a new Leica Triple Camera on the Huawei P30.
  • Both phones feature a 40MP main camera with the advanced HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor, a 20MP ultra-wide angle camera (16MP on Huawei P30), an 8MP telephoto camera followed by a fourth HUAWEI ToF Camera on the Huawei P30 Pro. Front selfies are improved on both thanks to a 32MP front camera
  • The 1/1.7-inch HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor – the largest in its class – deviates from the traditional RGGB Bayer filter on most cameras and utilizes a RYYB filter configuration instead
  • By replacing green pixels with yellow pixels, it helps yield a high maximum ISO rating of up to  409,600 on the HUAWEI P30 Pro and 204,800 on the HUAWEI P30. This fundamental shift in sensor technology, combined with HUAWEI AIS, OIS and the HUAWEI P30 Pro’s f/1.6 wide aperture, deliver extraordinary photography and videography experiences across a wide range of scenarios producing images with enhanced detail, color and clarity even in lower light
  • Through a new periscope design, the SuperZoom Lens on the Huawei P30 Pro supports 5 times optical zoom, 10 times hybrid zoom and 50 times digital zoom. A prism element in the telephoto camera bends light at a 90-degree angle to maximise focal length while minimising camera height, without disrupting the sleek design of the phone
  • The HUAWEI ToF Camera unleashes the imagination. Unique to the HUAWEI P30 Pro, it captures depth-of-field information to deliver accurate image segmentation. Precise distance measurement allows for the simulation of multiple levels of bokeh. The Super Portrait feature captures even the smallest details, such as individual strands of hair. It combines depth information and proprietary algorithms to produce outstanding images with defocused backgrounds and highlights the subject of the image in any scenario.

Redefining Smartphone Videography

  • The HUAWEI P30 Series is a smartphone camera with truly cinematic capabilities that usher a new era in studio-grade videography. The HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor enables spectacular low-light video capture so night scenes appear bright and highly detailed. HUAWEI AIS and OIS support stabilisation resulting in perfectly steady shot in a wide range of situations.
  • HUAWEI Dual-View Video[1] can capture two perspectives of the same scene at the same time by using multiple cameras simultaneously. The HUAWEI P30 Series provides a full view of a scene while also capturing a close-up of a subject, unleashing new and exciting possibilities for video.

A Heritage of Stunning Design

  • The HUAWEI P30 Series design, created with a nine-layer nano optical colour finish, is inspired by the unique color palette and pristine look of salt flats. The 6.47-inch HUAWEI P30 Pro and 6.1-inch HUAWEI P30 both come in two colours – Breathing Crystal and Aurora. The Dewdrop Display features a tiny notch, providing a maximized display area. The near bezel-less front glass houses an In-Screen Fingerprint sensor for quick and secure identity authentication. The HUAWEI P30 Pro also features HUAWEI Acoustic Display Technology that enables it to deliver high-quality audio through a sound emitting display.

Ultimate Innovation

  • Innovation is core to Huawei’s DNA. The HUAWEI P30 and HUAWEI P30 Pro are packed with industry-leading features that set them apart in power, performance and efficiency:
  • The HUAWEI P30 Series is powered by the 7nm Kirin 980 processor, that delivers ultimate performance, top-class efficiency and faster image recognition through its Dual-NPU AI processing power
  • The HUAWEI P30 Pro features a best in class 4200mAh battery (typical value) and 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge that charges a device from zero to 70 percent in 30 minutes
  • To improve thermal performance thus enhancing its reliability, the HUAWEI P30 Pro features HUAWEI’s SuperCool technology keeping the phone cool even during heavy use.

An Unmissable Pre-Order Offer

As part of its launch in Australia, users who pre-orders the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro will receive a bonus Sonos One smart speaker, available in black and white, valued at $299 RRP via redemption. Colour availability is while stocks last.

The offer will be available to pre-orders made from 27 March, 2019 to 15 April, 2019. Terms and conditions apply. To redeem and for full terms and conditions, visit www.huaweipromotions.com.au.

Availability and Pricing

The Huawei P30 Series’ colours were inspired by the ethereal beauty of the salt flats.

The Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro will available in Breathing Crystal and Aurora.

The Huawei P30 will retail at RRP AU$1,099 and The Huawei P30 Pro – AU$1599

For the first time, Optus will be the exclusive partner to provide a dual 4G SIM card compatibility on both the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, providing users greater freedom whether its work or play.

Product Memory SIM slots Warranty Pricing (RRP including GST) Colour Participating channels
Huawei P30 Pro 8GB | 256GB [expandable] Single SIM 2 years $1,599 Breathing Crystal + Aurora Vodafone
Telstra
Dual SIM Breathing Crystal + Aurora Optus
JB Hi-Fi
Harvey Norman
Mobileciti
Kogan
Huawei P30 6GB | 128GB [expandable] Single SIM 2 years $1,099 Breathing Crystal + Aurora Vodafone
Dual SIM Breathing Crystal + Aurora Optus
JB Hi-Fi
Harvey Norman
Mobileciti
Kogan

Specifications                                                                                                   

DISPLAY SCREEN SIZE 6.47-inch diagonal 6.1-inch diagonal
RESOLUTION 2340 x 1080 2340 x 1080
TECHNOLOGY OLED Display OLED Display
PIXELS PER INCH 398 ppi 422 ppi
CAMERA

 

 

 

 

REAR CAMERA Leica Quad Camera: 40 MP SuperSpectrum Sensor (Wide angle,f1.6) + 20 MP Ultra-wide angle (f2.2) + 8 MP Tele lens (5x Telephoto, f2.4), HUAWEI TOF Camera Leica Triple Camera: 40 MP HUAWEI SuperSpectrum Sensor (Wide angle, f1.8) + 16 MP Ultra-wide angle (f2.2) + 8 MP Tele lens (3xTelephoto, f2.4)
FLASH Rear Single LED Rear Single LED
ZOOM 5X Optical  | 10X Hybrid | 50X Digital 3 X Optical  | 5 X Hybrid | 30 X Digital
AI SCENE DETECTION Yes Yes
FRONT CAMERA 32MP (F/2.0) 32MP (F/2.0)
SPLASH, DUST & WATER WEATHERPROOFING IP68 Rated IPSX Rated
BATTERY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPACITY (typical) 4200mAh 3650mAh
TALK TIME (3G)  26h 24h
INTERNET USE  19h 15h
VIDEO PLAYBACK  23h 23h
MUSIC PLAYBACK*  107h 160h
SUPERCHARGE Huawei 40W SuperCharge™ HUAWEI SuperCharge™
CERTIFICATION TÜV Certified Charging TÜV Certified Charging
CHARGE TIME  About 1.1h About 1.35h
WIRELESS CHARGE 15w Quick Wireless Charge (Qi Certified) NA
REVERSE WIRELESS CHARGE Supported NA
SECURITY FINGERPRINT Front In-screen Fingerprint sensor Front In-screen Fingerprint sensor
MEMORY & CPU

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM 8GB 6GB
ROM 256GB 128GB
EXPANSION NM card up to 256GB, sold separately NM card up to 128GB, sold separately
PROCESSOR HUAWEI Kirin 980 processor with AI HUAWEI Kirin 980 processor with AI
  CPU:  2 x Cortex A76 [2.6GHz] + 2 x Cortex A76 [1.92GHz] + 4 x Cortex A55 [1.8GHz]-processor CPU:  2 x Cortex A76 [2.6GHz] + 2 x Cortex A76 [1.92GHz] + 4 x Cortex A55 [1.8GHz]-processor
  GPU: Mali-G76 GPU: Mali-G76
AI PROCESSING Yes. Built-in Dual Neural Network Processing Unit (Dual NPU) Yes. Built-in Dual Neural Network Processing Unit (Dual NPU)
OPERATING SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM Android™ 9.0 (Pie) Android™ 9.0 (Pie)
CONNECTIVITY

 

 

 

NFC CAPABILITY Yes Yes
Wi-Fi BANDS 2.4G | 5G capable. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac capable 2.4G | 5G capable. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac capable
BLUETOOTH BT5.0 capable (BLE supported) BT5.0 capable (BLE supported)
USB TYPE-C Type-C Type-C
PRODUCTIVITY

 

 

 

KNUCKLE GESTURE Yes. Knock screen twice with knuckle to screen or enable scroll capture Yes. Knock screen twice with knuckle to screen or enable scroll capture
DOCUMENT SCAN Yes Yes
BUSINESS CARD SCAN Yes Yes
EASY SCREEN CAPTURE Knuckle Gesture | Video screen recording capable Knuckle Gesture | Video screen recording capable
IN THE BOX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDSET x 1 x 1
EARPHONE Type-C digital headset Type-C digital headset
CHARGER Huawei SuperCharger 2.0 x1 Huawei SuperCharger x1
CABLE Type-C x 1 Type-C x 1
CASE Clear Case included Clear Case included
QUICK START GUIDE x 1 x 1
Warranty card x 1 x 1
SIM EJECT TOOL x 1 x 1
DIMENSIONS

 

 

 

WIDTH 73.4 mm 71.36 mm
LENGTH 158.0 mm 149.1 mm
DEPTH 8.41 mm 7.57 mm
WEIGHT 192 g 165 g
HUAWEI CARE

 

 

 

 

 

WARRANTY 2 Years 2 Years
SERVICE Free door-to-door pickup and delivery within Australia Free door-to-door pickup and delivery within Australia
SERVICE PORTAL https://consumer.huawei.com/au/support/ https://consumer.huawei.com/au/support/
SERVICE HOTLINE 1300 HUAWEI (482 934) 1300 HUAWEI (482 934)
SERVICE EMAIL mobile.au@huawei.com mobile.au@huawei.com
SERVICE COLLECTION POINT https://consumer.huawei.com/au/support/service-center/ https://consumer.huawei.com/au/support/service-center/

 

[1] Feature will be enabled via HOTA update at a later date.


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