ISSUE 66 • ANDROID ADVISOR 95BUYING GUIDEIt’s the same interface you’ll find on the Mate 20
Pro (and the P20 Pro now that the older phone has
been updated to Android Pie).
The most recent feature addition is Digital Balance,
which is an alternative to Google’s Digital Wellbeing
App. It works like Screen Time in iOS, monitoring how
much you use your phone and offering the ability to
set limits for certain types of apps.
We couldn’t test out the new AR Measurement app
as it wasn’t installed on our sample phone, but that’s
the other notable difference in terms of software.
All other features are present and correct, including
the nifty knuckle gestures that let you quickly launch
apps, turn on the LED and take screenshots, plus the
ability to run two apps on screen at once. It’s a long
way from stock Android, but not in a bad way.
Verdict
TheP30Prois a brilliantphone.It’sbeautifully
designed,comesinsomeeye‑catching finishes
and has exceptional cameras. It also brings the
standoutfeaturesfromtheMate 20 Protothe
P‑series, including wireless charging.
There are only minor niggles, such as the mono
audio and slightly off colour accuracy from the
screen.Yes,there’snoheadphonejack,buttheP30
Prois waterresistant,unlikethejack‑toting P30.
The other negative is price: the P30 Pro costs a
full £100 more than the Mate 20 Pro, but you won’t
feel that if you’re getting it on contract. And let’s not
forget, £899 isn’t unusual these days for a flagship
phone. Jim Martin