Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)
Kirin 9000 · 128GB
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)
Kirin 990 · 128GB
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) lands at 80 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) at 76. That puts Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- ✓Premium hardware design
- ✓Fast charging on most
Pick Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- ✓Premium hardware design
- ✓Fast charging on most
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)Stills and video quality across lenses
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) leads on camera (80 vs 76).
Battery life
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)Screen-on time and charging
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) leads on battery (78 vs 74).
Performance
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) leads on cpu (78 vs 74).
Display
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) leads on display (80 vs 76).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) | Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9000 | Kirin 990 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2020 | 2019 |
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black)
- +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- +Premium hardware design
- +Fast charging on most
- −No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
- −Regional carrier support limited
- −Update support varies
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)
- +Industry-leading camera innovation (era)
- +Premium hardware design
- +Fast charging on most
- −No Google Mobile Services (2019+)
- −Regional carrier support limited
- −Update support varies
FAQ: Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)
Which is better, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) or Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)? +
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) scores 80 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,299, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in camera.
Is Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,199, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in camera.
Does Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) or Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) or Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)? +
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) — leads on camera (80 vs 76). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) or Huawei Mate 30 Pro 128GB (Black)? +
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 128GB (Black) — leads on battery (78 vs 74). Screen-on time and charging.