In July 2019, new summer models are appearing one after another.
However, since there are more models released than usual, many people may be wondering which model to buy.
This time, we will thoroughly compare the newly released "AQUOS R3" and "HUAWEI P30 Pro".
Compare the specifications from all 6 items.
We will clarify which is the "buy"!
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Thorough comparison between AQUOS R3 and HUAWEI P30 Pro!
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The AQUOS R3 and HUAWEI P30 Pro to be compared this time are both high-spec smartphones of the 2019 summer model.
This time, we will make a thorough comparison from the following six items.
Comparison items between AQUOS R3 and HUAWEI P30 ProFirst, let's compare the prices that are most worrisome.
Originally I would like to compare the main unit price of the SIM free version, but as of June 4, 2019, the SIM free version of AQUOS R3 is not on sale.
Therefore, here we will compare the main unit prices at DoCoMo.
| item | AQUOS R3 | HUAWEIP30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (main unit price at docomo) | 89,424 yen | 89,424 yen |
| purchase | DoCoMo official shop au official shop Softbank official shop | DoCoMo official shop |
The main unit price is the same.
Therefore, in order to decide which one to buy, it seems that we will look purely at the performance.
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The basic performance of both is as shown in the table.
| item | AQUOS R3 | HUAWEIP30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SoC | Snapdragon 855 Octa Core Processor 2.8GHz x 12.4GHz x 31.7GHz x 4 | HUAWEI Kirin 980 Octa Core Processor 2.6 GHz x 21.92 GHz x 21.8 GHz x 4 |
| memory | 6GB | 6GB |
| storage | Internal storage: 128GB External storage: microSDXC (up to 512GB) | Internal storage: 128GB External storage: microSDXC (up to 512GB) |
Memory and storage performance is the same for both.
Therefore, the basic performance is automatically compared with the performance of the SoC.
Looking at both SoCs, both adopt an octa-core processor, and the operating frequency does not change that much.
Basically, the overall performance is said to be better with the Snapdragon 855.
However, the difference is so small that it cannot be felt in operation.
Therefore, if you mainly use your smartphone as a contact tool, you don't have to worry too much about this part.
However, the GPU performance related to the operation of the app game is much higher on the Snapdragon 855 than on the Kirin 980.
Therefore, if you want to play games comfortably on your smartphone, we recommend the AQUOS R3.
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The display functions of each smartphone are as shown in the table.
| item | AQUOS R3 | HUAWEIP30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| display | Size: Approximately 6.2 inches Resolution: Quad HD + (3,120 x 1,440) Pro IGZO display | Size: Approximately 6.5 inches Resolution: Full HD + (2,340 x 1,080) Organic EL display |
First of all, regarding the resolution, the AQUOS R3 is superior in terms of pure numerical values.
However, full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution is sufficient for smartphones.
You don't have to think too much about performance beyond that.
This is because even if you look at a screen of about 6 inches, human cognitive ability cannot distinguish the difference in resolution above full HD.
Even screens larger than 30 inches are at the level of "somehow making a difference", so it is even more indistinguishable on a small screen of a smartphone.
Therefore, it can be said that there is virtually no difference between the two resolutions.
The screen size of the HUAWEI P30 Pro is slightly larger.
The biggest difference between the two is the type of display.
Display types for AQUOS R3 and HUWEI P30 ProThe AQUOS R3 Pro IGZO display is a high-performance IGZO display made for this smartphone.
With the expressive power of 1 billion colors and twice the brightness, it has the highest image performance among liquid crystal displays.
Also, the refresh rate related to the smoothness of the video is excellent at 120Hz.
Since the HUWEI P30 Pro is 60Hz, you can enjoy smoother videos with the AQUOS R3.
However, the Pro IGZO display has a weakness called "liquid crystal display".
Difference between LCD and organic EL
The liquid crystal display expresses colors by shining a backlight from the back of the liquid crystal to make it emit light.
Since the LCD cannot emit light by itself, a backlight is indispensable regardless of the color.
However, the problem with this structure is the expression of "black".
"Black" is a color in which light is rather an obstacle, but due to the structure of the liquid crystal display, the light also hits the part where you really want to express "black".
Therefore, it is not possible to express clear "black" on the LCD.
On the other hand, the organic EL display used in the HUAWEI P30 Pro can handle the expression of "black" without any problem.
This is because OLED displays can emit light by themselves.
You only have to make the part that you want to make "black" not emit light.
As a result, it is possible to express "black" that is tighter than that of a liquid crystal display.
As the solid black can be expressed, other colors also stand out, so the overall image is very colorful.
This is the reason why it is generally said that "organic EL has a cleaner screen than LCD".
The Pro IGZO display installed in the AQUOS R3 has excellent expressive colors and video performance.
However, I am not good at dark screens, which is a weak point of LCDs.
Therefore, it can be said that the HUWEI P30 Pro is more suitable for those who often watch dark movies that are generally dark.
AQUOS R3 Review | Pro IGZO's unstoppable evolution, expressive power to 1 billion colorsIn the next chapter, we will compare the camera functions.
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The camera functions of each smartphone are as shown in the table below.
| item | AQUOS R3 | HUAWEIP30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | Approximately 12.2 million pixels (wide-angle) + approximately 20.1 million pixels (ultra-wide-angle) dual camera system | Approximately 40 million pixels (wide angle) + approximately 20 million pixels (ultra wide angle) + approximately 8 million pixels (telephoto) + ToF camera Quad camera system |
| In-camera | Approximately 16.3 million pixels | Approximately 32 million pixels |
In conclusion, the HUAWEI P30 Pro is superior in shooting performance of the camera.
In addition to the quad camera system with four lenses, it has an optical 5x zoom function.
Optical zooms are also installed in smartphones of other companies, but most of them are about 2 to 3 times.
Therefore, the number 5x can be said to be another dimension of zoom function.
As expected, it is the flagship model of the HUAWEI P series, which is highly evaluated for its camera functions.
On the other hand, the AQUOS R3 does not focus on the shooting function in the first place.
AQUOS R3 focuses on how to utilize the recorded videos, not the functions at the time of shooting.
It can be said that the focus is not on the fun of shooting, but on the enjoyment of taking advantage of the material shot.
The following two functions are particularly unique.
AI live story
AI Live Story is a function that AI automatically adds BGM and effects to the recorded video to create a short movie.
Shooting videos is a lot of fun, but there are many people who basically leave the videos they shot alone.
There are many people who were thinking of editing all at once, but the amount was so large that they couldn't start editing and the result was the same.
However, with the AQUOS R3, AI will automatically edit the video for you.
It will eliminate the most troublesome work altogether, so it seems that video recording will become even more fun.
AI live shutter
It is a function that AI automatically shoots still images while shooting a movie.
Users can focus only on shooting videos.
AQUOS R3 is good at the function to make the best use of what you have taken.
Therefore, since the vector is completely different from the HUWEI P30 Pro, which has a full range of shooting functions, there is not much point in comparing the performance.
Rather, it's up to the user to choose which one to choose.
Is recommended.
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The size, weight, and battery capacity of both are as shown in the table.
| item | AQUOS R3 | HUAWEIP30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | Width: Approximately 74mm Height: Approximately 156mm Depth: Approximately 8.9mm Weight: Approximately 185g | Width: Approximately 73mm Height: Approximately 158mm Depth: Approximately 8.6mm Weight: Approximately 192g |
| battery | Battery capacity: 3,200mAh Continuous talk time: Approximately 1,970 minutes Continuous standby time: Approximately 630 hours Battery life: Approximately 100 hours | Battery capacity: 4,100mAh |
There is little difference in size and weight.
On the other hand, the difference in battery capacity is very noticeable.
The battery capacity of the HUAWEI P30 Pro exceeds 4,000mAh.
Most of the high-spec smartphones currently on the market, including the AQUOS R3, are in the 3,000 mAh range, so this number is very good.
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The table shows the charging function, biometric authentication, water resistance, etc. of both.
| item | AQUOS R3 | HUAWEIP30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Charging function | Wireless charging (Qi standard compliant) | Wireless charging (Qi standard compliant) 15W rapid wireless charging (requires HUAWEI Wireless Charger) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint authentication Face authentication | In-screen fingerprint recognition Face recognition |
| Waterproof and dustproof | Waterproof: IPX5 / IPX8 Dustproof: IP6X | Waterproof: IPX8 Dustproof: IP6X |
Both charging functions are compatible with the "Qi standard", which is wireless charging.
However, with the "HUAWEI Wireless Charger", the HUWEI P30 Pro can also support 15W rapid wireless charging.
Both biometrics look the same, but the in-screen fingerprint authentication on the HUWEI P30 Pro is very good.
Fingerprints can be authenticated anywhere at the bottom of the display screen, and the authentication speed is instant.
It has the feature of being easier to use than face recognition.
The waterproof performance of AQUOS R3 is superior.
This is because there is "IPX5" which shows the protection against water jets in addition to "IPX8" which shows the strength against submersion.
It is announced on the official website that AQUOS R3 can be brought into the bath.
It is one that can be recommended for those who want to enjoy videos etc. during relaxing time.
Which is the one to buy, AQUOS R3 or HUAWEI P30 Pro?
This time, we compared the performance of AQUOS R3 and HUAWEI P30 Pro.
Comparison result of AQUOS R3 and HUAWEI P30 ProOverall, the HUAWEI P30 Pro is better.
However, I recommend the AQUOS R3.
This is because the HUAWEI P30 Pro has the following problems.
HUAWEI P30 Pro is difficult to purchase in Japan
DoCoMo is the only major carrier that handles the HUAWEI P30 Pro, but currently DoCoMo has stopped selling the HUAWEI P30 Pro.
This is due to the US export restrictions on Huawei.
It is expected that the regulations will not be lifted yet, so this situation will continue.
The SIM-free version can be purchased on Amazon, etc., but the price is soaring.
* When confirmed during the period from June 4th to June 20th, 2019, it changed from 110,000 yen to 130,000 yen.
On the other hand, AQUOS R3 can be purchased by major carriers.
Discount services are also available, so it can be said that there is a big difference in the actual price.
The HUAWEI P30 Pro is superior in terms of performance, but there are still doubts as to whether it can overcome this price difference.
Therefore, the AQUOS R3 will be better off.
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