Huawei Pocket S has launched in China today. It is the second clamshell foldable phone after the P50 Pocket that was announced last year. The latest offering also comes with stripped-down specifications compared to the P50 Pocket. The only difference between the two devices is in the processor department. Alongside the Pocket S phone, Huawei has also announced Watch GT Cyber smartwatch.
The Huawei Pocket S comes with a large 6.9-inch foldable OLED display bearing a resolution of 2,790 x 1,188 pixels. It offers 10-bit colours and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a 1.04-inch secondary cover display on the back panel. The device features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Pocket S is the industry-first foldable phone with a multi-dimensional linkage lifting water drop hinge.
On the imaging front, the Huawei Pocket S comes with dual rear camera setup. It comprises a 40MP main sensor paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 10.7MP front-facing selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Huawei Pocket S is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G processor. It packs 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device features a flexible graphite heat dissipation system. The foldable phone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery unit with support for 40W charging. Software-wise, the Pocket S runs on Harmony OS 3 out of the box.
The Huawei Pocket S starts at RMB 5,988 (~$822) for the 128GB option whereas the 256GB model is priced at RMB 6,488 (~$890). The 512GB variant carries a price tag of RMB 7,488 (~$1,028). The foldable phone is offered in Obsidian Black, Frost Silver, Mint Green, Sakura Pink, Primrose Gold, and Ice Crystal Blue. It is up for pre-orders from today with sales commencing from November 10th.
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