The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 30S, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 30 W
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Oppo A94, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,310 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G | MediaTek Helio P95 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | PowerVR GM9446 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.36 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 373,768 | 207,915 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 456 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,541 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Multicolor, Red | Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 172 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % | 85.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,310 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.43″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR10, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Full sRGB |
Sensors
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 30S | A94 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CDY-AN90, CDY-AN95, CDY-TN90 | CPH2203 |
