Huawei has unveiled the Huawei Pocket 2, its latest iteration of a clamshell foldable phone, aiming to refine the user experience with powerful specs and captivating design. This successor to the 2021 P50 Pocket arrives 14 months later, offering significant upgrades while retaining the familiar aesthetics.
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Huawei Pocket 2 Unveiled
Design
The Pocket 2 maintains the signature dual-circle design on the back when unfolded and on the front when folded. This aesthetic element houses the camera system and cover display, offering instant access to notifications and essential functions even when the phone is closed.
The choice of metal and glass/leather for the construction exudes elegance, with four color options catering to diverse preferences: Elegant Black, Rococo White, Tahitian Gray, and Taro Purple. The black and purple variants feature vegan leather, while the other two incorporate glass with a unique marble-like texture.
Display
Huawei equips the Pocket 2 with dual LTPO OLED displays for an exceptional visual experience. The main 6.94-inch display boasts an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz, optimizing fluidity and power efficiency. It further elevates visual comfort with 1,440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and a 300Hz touch sampling rate.
The 1.15-inch cover display, with its 2690 x 1136 resolution and adaptive 1-60Hz refresh rate, offers convenient access to essential information on the go.
Hardware and Software
The Pocket 2 packs a punch with Huawei’s own Kirin 9000S chip, a proven 7nm powerhouse found in the company‘s current-gen flagships. This processing prowess is paired with 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and seamless app handling. Storage options range from 256GB to 1TB, catering to varied user needs.
The phone runs on HarmonyOS 4.0, Huawei’s own operating system, providing a streamlined and personalized user experience.
Battery
Powering the device is a 4,520mAh battery, coupled with support for 66W wired, 40W wireless, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging, ensuring users stay connected without interruption. Further enhancing durability, the Pocket 2 boasts IPX8 water and dust resistance for worry-free use in various environments.
Photography
The camera setup on the Pocket 2 comprises five sensors, catering to diverse photography needs. The rear system features a 50MP “super-sensing” primary camera with f/1.6 aperture and OIS, capturing stunningly detailed images.
Accompanying it are a 12MP ultrawide unit for capturing expansive landscapes, an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom for telephoto shots, and a unique 2MP hyperspectral sensor for enhanced color accuracy and light information. On the main display, a 10.7MP ultrawide camera is available for high-quality selfies and video calls.
Huawei Pocket 2 Specifications
Display
- Main Display: 6.94-inch (2690 x 1136 Pixels) FHD+ OLED LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1440 Hz high frequency PWM dimming, DCI-P3 colour gamut, up to 1.07 billion colours
- Secondary Screen: 1.15 inches, 340×340 pixels, OLED, supports 1-60 Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 120 Hz touch sampling rate
Chipset: Kirin 9000S processor
RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, expandable memory up to 512 GB with NM memory card
OS: HarmonyOS 4.0
SIM: Dual SIM
XMAGE quad camera setup: 50-megapixel super-sensing camera (F1.6 aperture, OIS), 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (F2.2 aperture), 8-megapixel telephoto camera (F2.4 aperture, OIS), 2-megapixel hyperspectral camera (F2.0 aperture)
Selfie Camera: 10.7MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture
Sensors: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Multimedia: USB Type-C Audio
Dimensions: 170 (87.8 when folded) ×75.5 ×7.2 (15.3 when folded) mm
Weight: 199g (Plain leather version); 202g for (Glass version)
Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS (L1 + L5 Dual band), NFC, USB 3.1 Type-C (GEN1); Two way satellite communication
Battery: 4520mAh (typical) battery with 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge wired fast charging, 40W Wireless and 7.5W wireless reverse charging.
IP ratings: IPX8 Dust and water resistant
Huawei Pocket 2 Price and Availability
he HUAWEI Pocket 2 is already available in flash sale on Vmall.com. It’s offered in Tahitian Gray, Rococo White in glass, while the Purple and Black colors come in plain leather versions.
There’s also a special version with 3D dynamic space design on the back cover, which includes an exclusive protective case and gift box. The pricing of the device is as follows:
- 12GB + 256GB priced at 7,499 yuan (USD 1042).
- 12GB + 512GB priced at 7,999 yuan (USD 1111).
- 12GB + 1TB priced at 8,999 yuan (USD 1250).
- Art version 16GB + 1TB priced at 10,999 yuan (USD 1528).
