Huawei has finally announced the new highly anticipated Pocket 2 foldable smartphone in China. The device is the brand’s latest flip phone model and it features some top notch specs and an improved folding design. So here’s everything you need to know about the Huawei Pocket 2 including its design, specs, pricing, and more.
Huawei Pocket 2 Design
At a glance, the Pocket 2 looks quite similar to its predecessor the Pocket S. It has a clamshell folding design that is supported by a horizontal hinge. The back retains the dual circular modules for the rear cameras and the round cover display. For durability, the brand is featuring a new hinge built with aerospace grade “rocket steel” materials and 2nd gen Kulun glass technology. The device measures just 7.25mm (7.35mm for the Leater variant) in its unfolded state and weighs around 200 grams. Huawei Pocket 2 also comes with an IPX8 water resistance rating.
Huawei Pocket 2 Specs
The primary display is a tall 6.94-inch LTPO OLED panel that offers a 2690 x 1136 resolution, 2200 nits of peak brightness, 420 PPI pixel density, 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate, 1440Hz PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Meanwhile, the back has a 1.15-inch OLED screen that has a 296 PPI pixel density and 360 x 360 resolution. Under the hood, it is equipped with the Kirin 9000S processor.
This chip is paired with multiple storage configurations that include 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants. All three models come with 12GB of RAM and support up to 512GB of storage expansion via an NM memory card. A 4,520mAh battery pack powers this device which supports 66W wired fast charging, 40W wireless fast charging, and 7.5W wireless reverse charging as well. The Huawei Pocket 2 runs on HarmonyOS 4.0 out of the box.
For photography, the rear packs an XMAGE quad camera setup that consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), a 12-megapixel ultra wide angle lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto shooter with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and an AI powered 2-megapixel hyperspectral camera. On the other hand, the front offers a 10.7-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.
Other notable features include dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type C, and NFC support. A major new addition is the support for two way satellite communication on the Pocket 2. There is even a UV Sunscreen test mode that lets users check the sunscreen application. This uses the camera and the cover display to help you properly apply sunscreen accurately to avoid any damage to your face’s skin by the Sun’s UV rays.
Huawei Pocket 2 Pricing and Availability
Huawei Pocket 2 arrives in multiple color options, namely Tahitian Gray, Rococo White, Taro Purple, and Elegant Black. The last two options are the versions with a leather back instead of glass. The latest flip phone starts from 7,499 Yuan (roughly 1,044 US Dollars) for the base 256GB model, while the 512GB and 1TB configurations cost 7,999 Yuan (roughly 1,113 US Dollars) and 8,999 Yuan (roughly 1,252 US Dollars) respectively.
Lastly, there is also the Huawei Pocket 2 Art Custom Edition that costs 10,999 Yuan (roughly 1,530 US Dollars) and comes with a unique design that makes the flat texture seem three-dimensional and a 16GB RAM + 1TB storage option. Pre-orders for the Pocket 2 are set to kick off on 22nd February 2024, while the first sale starts on 1st March 2024.
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