Motorola Moto G30 vs Huawei Pura 70 Pro - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification

General

Launch Date March 17, 2021 April 29, 2024
Release Year 2021 2024

Physical

Volume 113.8 cm³ 102.57 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 3.25 "/g 3.09 "/g
Weight 200 g 220 g
Height 165.2 mm 162.6 mm
Width 75.7 mm 75.1 mm
Thickness 9.1 mm 8.4 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Phantom Black (Dark Pearl)
  • Pastel Sky
  • Black
  • White
  • Purple

Display

Screen Size 6.5 " 6.8 "
Resolution 720 x 1600 1260 x 2844
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 81.6 % 90.5 %
Pixel Density 269 PPI 460 PPI
Refresh Rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness N/A N/A
Peak Brightness N/A 2500 nits

Hardware

Battery Capacity per Screen Area 118.34 mAh/in² 109.21 mAh/in²
Battery Density 43.94 mAh/cm³ 49.23 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh 5050 mAh
NFC Support Yes Yes
Chipset Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) Kirin 9010 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.18 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 610 8

Connectivity

USB Version 2.0 3.1
OTG Support 1 1
DisplayPort 1
DisplayPort Version N/A 1.2
USB Features USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2

Software

Operating System Android N/A
Initial OS Version 11 N/A
Maximum OS Version 12

Comparison Summary

1. Specifications Comparison

Design

FeatureMotorola Moto G30Huawei Pura 70 ProPractical Impact
Dimensions165.2 × 75.7 × 9.1 mm162.6 × 75.1 × 8.4 mmThe Moto G30 is slightly taller and thicker, potentially feeling bulkier in hand and pocket.
Weight200g220gThe Moto G30 is lighter, making it more comfortable for extended use and easier to carry.
Build Material(Not Specified)(Not Specified)Material isn't available.
### Display
FeatureMotorola Moto G30Huawei Pura 70 ProPractical Impact
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Size6.5"6.8"The Pura 70 Pro offers a slightly larger screen, providing a more immersive viewing experience for videos and gaming.
Resolution720x16001260x2844The Pura 70 Pro has a much sharper display. Text will appear crisper, and images will have much more detail.
Pixel Density (PPI)269460The Pura 70 Pro's higher PPI results in a significantly sharper and more detailed image quality, crucial for detailed content.
TechnologyIPS LCDOLEDThe Pura 70 Pro's OLED screen offers superior contrast, deeper blacks, and more vibrant colors compared to the Moto G30's IPS LCD, enhancing media consumption.
Refresh Rate90Hz120HzThe Pura 70 Pro's higher refresh rate will result in slightly smoother scrolling and animations.
Brightness0 nits2500 nitsThe Pura 70 Pro has exceptional outdoor visibility, while the Moto G30 will struggle in direct sunlight due to lacking brightness data

Performance

FeatureMotorola Moto G30Huawei Pura 70 ProPractical Impact
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)Kirin 9010 (7 nm)The Pura 70 Pro's newer 7nm chipset offers dramatically better performance, faster app loading, and smoother multitasking than the older 11nm chipset of the Moto G30.
AnTuTu Score170,968869,707The Pura 70 Pro delivers significantly better overall performance in benchmarks.
GPUAdreno 610Maleoon 910The Pura 70 Pro's GPU is much better suited for modern gaming, while the Moto G30 will struggle with graphically intense titles.

Camera

FeatureMotorola Moto G30Huawei Pura 70 ProPractical Impact
Main Camera Resolution64.4MP (f/1.7)50MP (f/1.4, 1/1.3" sensor)The Pura 70 Pro has a wider aperture and a larger sensor, resulting in better low light performance. While the Moto G30 has higher MP, it may not be better due to the smaller sensor.
Selfie Camera Resolution13MP (f/2.2)13MP (f/2.4)The Moto G30 has slightly wider aperture for better low-light selfie.
Telephoto LensNot Available48MP (f/2.1)The Pura 70 Pro offers a dedicated telephoto lens for optical zoom, a feature not available on the Moto G30.
Wide Angle Lens8MP (f/2.2)12.5MP (f/2.2)The Pura 70 Pro offers better wide angle photos with higher resolution.
Portrait Mode2MP (f/2.4)Not AvailableThe Moto G30 has a dedicated portrait mode.
Macro Lens2MP (f/2.4)Not AvailableThe Moto G30 has a dedicated Macro Lens.
Video Recording1080p@30/60fpsYesThe Pura 70 Pro likely offers more advanced video features, including higher resolutions, optical image stabilization, and potentially better dynamic range.
Slow Motion60fps960 fpsThe Pura 70 Pro offers significantly better slow-motion capabilities

Battery

FeatureMotorola Moto G30Huawei Pura 70 ProPractical Impact
Capacity5000mAh5050mAhBoth phones offer similar battery capacity, expected to have comparable battery life.
Charging15W Fast Charging100W Fast Charging, 80W Wireless, 20W Reverse WirelessThe Pura 70 Pro charges much faster and offers wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while the Moto G30 will take much longer.

Storage & RAM

FeatureMotorola Moto G30Huawei Pura 70 ProPractical Impact
Internal Storage64/128 GB256/512/1024 GBThe Pura 70 Pro offers significantly more storage for apps, photos, and videos.
RAM4/6 GB12 GBThe Pura 70 Pro offers much smoother multitasking due to more available memory.
Expandable StorageNoNoNeither phones supports expandable storage, which is a minor issue.

2. Key Differences Analysis

Motorola Moto G30 Advantages

  • Lighter Weight: The Moto G30 is 20g lighter, potentially being more comfortable for long usage.
  • Lower Price Point: (Not provided but typically the case) The Moto G30 is expected to be much cheaper.
  • Dedicated Macro and Depth Lenses: Moto G30 contains a dedicated Macro and Depth lens.
  • Wider Aperture Selfie Camera: Better low light selflie performance.

Huawei Pura 70 Pro Advantages

  • Superior Display: The OLED screen, higher resolution, refresh rate, and brightness makes the display significantly better.
  • Massively Superior Performance: The Kirin 9010 chipset offers substantially better performance for gaming, multitasking, and general use.
  • Advanced Camera System: Better main sensor, telephoto zoom, and improved video capabilities offer a premium photographic experience.
  • Much Faster Charging: 100W wired and 80W wireless charging provide rapid charging speeds and added wireless flexibility.
  • Significantly More Storage and RAM: The Huawei offers significantly more storage and RAM.
  • Better Audio Quality: The Dolby Atmos and Stereo Speakers of the Huawei Pura 70 Pro will result in better audio experience

Trade-offs

  • Motorola Moto G30: While cheaper and lighter, it lacks the performance, display quality, and camera capabilities of the Pura 70 Pro.
  • Huawei Pura 70 Pro: The Pura 70 Pro is heavier and significantly more expensive.

3. User Profiles & Recommendations

Motorola Moto G30

  • Ideal User: Budget-conscious users who prioritize basic smartphone functionalities, casual use, and longer battery life over high performance or premium camera features.
  • Use Cases:
    • Basic social media browsing.
    • Everyday communication (calls and messages).
    • Casual mobile gaming.
    • Users who may not use their device heavily, or for long periods.

Huawei Pura 70 Pro

  • Ideal User: Users who prioritize high performance, excellent display quality, top-tier camera capabilities, and fast charging. Price-conscious users may not benefit as much from these advantages.
  • Use Cases:
    • Demanding mobile gaming.
    • High-quality photography and videography.
    • Heavy multitasking and professional use.
    • Content consumption (videos, movies, high-resolution media).

4. Decision Framework

Key Questions

  1. Budget: How much are you willing to spend on a new phone? The price difference between these two phones will be significant.
  2. Performance: How important are high-end gaming and app performance for your needs?
  3. Camera Quality: What is the priority of your phone camera, and will the dedicated telephoto and advanced features benefit you?

Scenario-Based Recommendations

  • Scenario 1 (Budget-conscious, light user): If your budget is limited and you only need a phone for basic tasks, the Motorola Moto G30 is the better option.
  • Scenario 2 (Performance-focused, enthusiast user): If you want a high-performing phone with a top-tier display, advanced camera, and fast charging, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro is the superior choice.
  • Scenario 3 (Photography-focused user): For users who love phone photography, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro's better main sensor, telephoto zoom, and more versatile video modes make it much better choice.
  • Scenario 4 (Casual user): If you are a casual user the Moto G30's lower weight may be beneficial, as it might be easier to carry around.

Decision

If price was not a factor, I would choose the Huawei Pura 70 Pro. The Pura 70 Pro is a much better phone in almost every single aspect. The significantly improved display quality, performance, camera, charging speed, and storage capacity make the Pura 70 Pro the clear choice if budget isn't the primary concern. While the Moto G30 is much cheaper, the performance difference is massive and would be significant in the long term. The increased display and camera quality will also be worth it for most users.

Emily Harper
Emily Harper

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