Did Huawei introduce Mate 30 and 30 Pro with waterproof and dustproof protection?

Huawei is doing some creative invention when it comes to the smartphone. Their latest Smartphone Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro comes with mind-boggling specs and features. Not to mention with super slow motion cine camera. All these features are nice but it increases the overall cost of the smartphone. This is why many customers are wondering whether these new smartphone by Huawei are completely waterproof or not. If you’re wondering the same, then great for you. As today in this post, we are going to have a complete Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro waterproof test.

Smartphones are an essential part of our modern lives and we can’t live without them. Now smartphones are coming with amazing features and Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro are no exceptions. With all the premium features, the waterproof body is a must to protect the smartphone from water and other liquids. A waterproof smartphone can also give you extra features like underwater photography, watching movies in rainy weather, etc. However, not all smartphones come with a waterproof body. Since the new Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro are premium smartphones, customers are expecting a fully waterproof body design out of these new devices. Let’s see if these new smartphones are waterproof or not. In our Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro waterproof test.

Do you need a waterproof smartphone?

The demands of modern customers are increasing day by day. Taking care of that, Realme announced a splashproof body of Realme 5 which has passed many waterproof tests and is great for the price customers are paying. However, this can’t be sure with Realme Q as no IP68 details are there on the official homepage. However according to the internet leaks, it sure is waterproof to some extent.

A waterproof smartphone can be really handy when you need o use your device in rainy weather, to talk or to play games while in shower. You can also enjoy underwater photography or videography etc. Or if you’re crazy enough, you can video call your friends while going for scuba diving. The possibilities are endless, but only if the new Realme Q is properly waterproof and IP68 certified.

Did Huawei introduce Mate 30 and 30 Pro with waterproof and dustproof protection?

For any phone to survive underwater, it must have any water repellent system. To be short, it must be either splashproof or waterproof. Every waterproof device comes with special IP ratings. These IP Codes (or International Protection Rating, sometimes also interpreted as Ingress Protection Rating*) consists of the letters IP followed by two digits and an optional letter. It mainly tells us whether the device is splashproof or waterproof. Every officially waterproof smartphone has IP ratings which prove its waterproof features.

You will be happy to know that the new Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro both comes with IP68 certified waterproof rating. This is great news for all Huawei fans, as not they are getting all the latest features in watertight smartphones. However, there are many sacrifices done to make this smartphone truly waterproof. The headphone jack is no more on the latest Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro, this will enhance the watertight seal mechanism in both the devices.

Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro waterproof test

Frankly speaking, IP ratings are tested in controlled environments and the results can be decisive when it comes to a real-world scenario. So test the waterproofing capabilities of both the devices, we will conduct a complete waterproof test. But before we begin with our Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro waterproof test, let’s get to see device specifications first:

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Name	Huawei Mate 30	Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Screen	6.62 inch (16.81 cm)  1080 x 2340 pixels	6.53 inches (16.59 cm) 1176 x 2400 pixels
CPU	Octa core (2.86 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2.09 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.86 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)	Octa core (2.86 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2.09 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.86 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
RAM/ROM	8 GB / 128 GB	8 GB / 256 GB
Battery	4200 mAh	4500 mAh
Primary Camera	40MP + 16MP + 8MP	40MP + 40MP + 8MP
Waterproof rating	IP68 certified	IP68 certified

Now as we are done with the specifications part, let’s get started with Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro waterproof test.

Huawei Mate 30 waterproof test

This waterproof test comprises of three parts namely splashproof test, dustproof test, and waterproof test. After conducting all the tests, we will know if the new Huawei Mate 30 is completely waterproof or not.

	Splashproof Test	Dustproof Test	Waterproof Test
Camera	Works perfectly, no fog found	No dust found in camera lens	Works under water
Screen	Touchscreen works perfectly	No issues	Responsive under water
Other I/O Ports	Speaker and charging ports are OK	Dust in charging port works	No signs of damage

The pases all the test with fully working condition. We can safely say that the new Huawei Mate 30 is indeed completely waterproof device.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro waterproof test

This waterproof test comprises of three parts namely splashproof test, dustproof test, and waterproof test. After conducting all the tests, we will know if the new Huawei Mate 30 is completely waterproof or not.

	Splashproof Test	Dustproof Test	Waterproof Test
Camera	Works perfectly, no fog found	No dust found in the camera lens	Works underwater
Screen	Touchscreen works perfectly	No issues	Responsive underwater
Other I/O Ports	Speaker and charging ports are OK	Dust in charging port works	No signs of damage

The passes all the test with fully working condition. We can safely say that the new Huawei Mate 30 Pro is indeed completely waterproof device.

Conclusion

After conducting a waterproof test on both Huawei Mate 30 & Mate 30 Pro, we can safely assume that both the devices are completely waterproof. The lack of headphone jack makes is less vulnerable to any possible water damage. Users can safely use this device near water bodies without worrying too much.