HUAWEI has launched its latest foldable phone, the HUAWEI Pocket 2 in China, which maintains the design aesthetic of its predecessor. Weighing 199g and measuring 7.35mm thick, it offers a familiar feel. The display now spans a larger 6.94 inches with an impressive resolution of 2690×1136 pixels, incorporating a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate alongside a 1.15-inch external screen.
With an OLED panel, the phone delivers vibrant visuals, boasting a maximum brightness of 2200 nits. Moreover, it implements a 1440Hz high-frequency dimming system and a 300Hz touch sampling rate to enhance visual comfort. The Pocket 2 is equipped with a Xuanwu water drop hinge, which enhances its flatness by 62%, and a double-arm lever gear that boosts support force by 41%. According to the company, this design adaptation increases screen space by 400% and enhances drop resistance by 112%.
The phone maintains its clamshell folding design with a horizontal hinge, while the rear houses dual circular camera modules and a round cover display. Constructed with aerospace-grade materials and 2nd-generation Kulun glass for durability, the hinge boasts water resistance with an IPX8 rating.
It runs on the Kirin 9000S processor with 12GB of RAM, it offers storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 1TB. The phone integrates an ultra-cooling three-dimensional heat dissipation system and operates on HarmonyOS 4. On the cover, the Pocket 2 features four cameras: a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle macro lens, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 2MP hyperspectral camera with a UV sensor for color accuracy and UV detection. Additionally, there's a 10.7MP front camera.
The external small screen supports an always-on display and customizable UI for various functions, such as notifications and smart payments via QR code. Furthermore, the Pocket 2 supports two-way satellite messaging through Beidou, along with air control and hardware-level privacy protection features.
HUAWEI Pocket 2 Specifications -
| Inner 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 |
| Outer Display | 1.15 inches, 340×340 pixels, OLED, supports 1-60 Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 120 Hz touch sampling rate |
| Processor | Kirin 9000S processor |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, expandable memory up to 512 GB with NM memory card |
| OS/UI | HarmonyOS 4.0 |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Rear Cameras | 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) |
| Front Camera | 10.7MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C Audio, IPX8 Dust and water resistant |
| 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/Charger | 4520mAh (typical) battery with 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge wired fast charging, 40W Wireless and 7.5W wireless reverse charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The HUAWEI Pocket 2 is currently available for flash sale on Vmall.com. It is offered in Tahitian Gray and Rococo White with glass finishes, while the Purple and Black options feature plain leather versions.
Additionally, there is a special edition featuring a 3D dynamic space design on the back cover. This version includes an exclusive protective case and gift box.
HUAWEI Pocket 2 Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 7,499 yuan (USD 1042 or Rs. 86,355 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 7,999 yuan (USD 1111 or Rs. 92,115 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/1TB storage version - 8,999 yuan (USD 1250 or Rs. 1,03,630 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 10,999 yuan (USD 1528 or Rs. 1,26,660 approx.)
