Huawei P30 vs Huawei P40 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei P30
Price coming soon
Huawei P40 4G
Price coming soon
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei P40 4G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei P40 4G
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei P30
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 422 | 422 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 | 86.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 980 | Kirin 990 (7 nm + ) |
| Process (nm) | 7 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 10 | EMUI |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Leica optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3650 | 3800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 5 | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back (Aluminosilicate glass), aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149.1 | 148.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 165 | 175 |
| Width (mm) | 71.4 | 71.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, March 26. Released 2019, March 26 | 2021, February 26 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, February 26 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40 | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat21 1400/200 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei P30 | Huawei P40 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei P30 and Huawei P40 4G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei P40 4G packs a 3800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei P40 4G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Other popular comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung compared to Apple
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Samsung compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Samsung compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Apple compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung compared to Apple