Is the Huawee Mate 30 Pro value for money compared to other flagships?

[Byte_76]

In my country it is a challenge to get new flagship phones shortly after launch. For that reason, I tend to resort to eBay.

At this stage I can get a 256GB Galaxy Note 10 with 8GB RAM for U$900 or the 256GB Note 10+ with 12GB RAM for U$1030. (shipped)

In comparison, the best price I can find on the Huawei is the 128GB Mate 30 Pro with 8GB RAM in black for U$1100. (shipped)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has better camera hardware and Face ID technology but otherwise the Note 10+ has more storage, more RAM, MicroSD slot, dual speakers, higher resolution display, S-Pen and Google Mobile Services.

I really would like a Mate 30 Pro but I honestly think that Huawei is just asking too much. The phone is great but it isn't the best in every aspect of the hardware and it's unfortunately unable to use Google services.
It is not reasonable to ask U$1100 for the Mate 30 Pro.

If it was priced at U$850 - 900, I would probably have made the purchase already but instead, I'm contemplating the Note 10 despite having my heart set on the Mate 30 Pro.

Do you agree?

 

[Zanr Zij]

Wait a bit more time to buy it. HW sell at much lower price in China and Malaysia

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[xiaohan]

Seems China price is about 30% less than Europe($810USD). If you can get someone buy you one and send to US, you probably end up paying $920-950USD(shipped) for 128GB 4G version.

And don't treat this piece of electronics same as other cheap product you found in Walmart made in China.

 

[jav3x]

price on aliexpress with the Broken screen insurance

 

[ataft]

Honestly, if it's going to be hard to get Google services on this phone, then it can't compete with other flagships. Would need a massive discount for it to be considered good value.