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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | HarmonyOS 2.0 / EMUI 12 |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | HarmonyOS 2.0 / EMUI 12 (No Google Play Services, Huawei AppGallery) |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS / Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 1.07B colors, 1440Hz high frequency PWM dimming, DCI-P3 wide color gamut; Cover display: Circular OLED 1.04 inches, 340 x 340 pixels, 328 ppi, 60Hz, 120Hz touch sampling rate, Multi-dimensional seamless teardrop hinge |
| Resolution | 1188 x 2790 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Display Type | Foldable OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch (300Hz Touch Sampling Rate) |
| Pixel Density | 439 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass / Multi-dimensional Hinge Architecture |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole foldable display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 86.85% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash + Ultra Spectrum illuminator |
| Sensor | 40 MP True-Chroma (wide, 26mm, f/1.8, PDAF, Laser AF) + 13 MP (ultrawide, 13mm, 120˚ FOV, f/2.2, AF) + 32 MP Ultra Spectrum (wide, 30mm, 1/3.14", 0.7µm, f/1.8, AF) + 10-channel multi-spectrum sensor + Ultra Spectrum illuminator |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) + f/2.2 (ultrawide) + f/1.8 (ultra spectrum) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, RAW support |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF), Laser autofocus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps |
| Resolution | 40 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, 32 MP, f/1.8, Ultra Spectrum Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple (Dual-Ring Pocket Matrix) |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Ultra Spectrum Fluorescence Photography, Super Night Mode, Macro Mode (2.5cm), Sunscreen Detection Mode, Portrait Bokeh, High-Res Mode, Pro Mode, Panorama, Time-lapse, Slow Motion |
| Camera Features | XD Optics, True-Chroma Image Engine, Ultra Spectrum Camera Technology, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Rear camera selfie preview on cover screen |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K), 1920x1080 (1080p) |
| Image Resolution | 7360 x 4912 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | 10.7 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single (Inner screen) + Flagship rear camera selfies via cover display |
| Camera Features | Smart Ultra-Wide Selfie, 4K Video, HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Gesture Control, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K), 1920x1080 |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), sculpted 3D micro-sculptured glass back, aluminum alloy frame, Multi-dimensional Teardrop Hinge |
| Width | 75.5 mm |
| Colors | Black, Gold (Premium Edition), Silver |
| Height | Unfolded: 170.0 mm, Folded: 87.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | Unfolded: 7.2 mm, Folded: 15.2 mm |
| Ruggedness | Seamless zero-gap folding design with reinforced multi-dimensional teardrop hinge |
| Waterproof | No (Not certified waterproof) |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable (Dual-cell split battery) |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 40W wired Huawei SuperCharge |
| Reverse Charging | 5W reverse wired charging via OTG |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM2 slot, NM Nano Memory card) |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with dual-band A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, dual-band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / NM Card (Hybrid slot) |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Face Unlock | Yes (Face recognition on inner and cover screens) |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Color spectrum sensor, Ultra spectrum sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted (Power button) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | Huawei Histen spatial audio, High-volume output |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Clamshell Foldable Flagship, Zero-Gap Multi-Dimensional Teardrop Hinge (7.2mm Unfolded, 190g), Dual-Ring Circular Cover Display (1.04" OLED), 6.9" 120Hz Foldable OLED (21:9 Cinema Ratio, 1440Hz PWM), Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G (5nm), Ultra Spectrum Camera System (40MP True-Chroma + 13MP Ultrawide + 32MP Ultra Spectrum), Sunscreen Detection & UV Fluorescence Photography, Rear Camera Selfies on Cover Display, 4000mAh Battery, 40W SuperCharge, Side Fingerprint Sensor, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC |
The Huawei P50 Pocket represents an haute-couture marriage of luxury design and foldable mobile technology, debuting Huawei's first vertically folding clamshell form factor with a seamless zero-gap teardrop hinge and iconic dual-ring aesthetic. Measuring an ultra-slim 7.2mm when unfolded and weighing an ergonomic 190 grams, the smartphone is driven by Qualcomm's flagship 5nm Snapdragon 888 4G octa-core processor, comprising a prime Kryo 680 core clocked at 2.84 GHz, three Kryo 680 performance cores running at 2.42 GHz, and four energy-saving Kryo 680 cores at 1.80 GHz, coupled with the desktop-grade Adreno 660 graphics engine. Complemented by 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of high-speed UFS 3.1 internal storage (expandable up to 256GB via Huawei's proprietary Nano Memory card slot), it delivers snappy daily multitasking, fast app launch speeds, and fluid graphics running on HarmonyOS 2.0 / EMUI 12 (utilizing Huawei Mobile Services and Huawei AppGallery).
Visuals unfold across an expansive 6.9-inch Foldable OLED display (1188 x 2790 pixels) with a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio, 439 ppi pixel density, and an 86.85% screen-to-body ratio. The main panel offers a fluid 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1.07 billion colors, and P3 wide color gamut coverage. Prioritizing visual comfort, the display incorporates 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming to reduce flicker-induced eye strain in low-light environments. On the exterior cover, an elegant 1.04-inch circular OLED smart screen (340 x 340 pixels, 328 ppi) provides glanceable access to notifications, schedule alerts, weather, music playback, and functions as an interactive camera viewfinder. Biometric authentication is handled via a swift side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button, alongside facial recognition accessible on both interior and exterior displays.
Photography is headlined by the Ultra Spectrum Camera Matrix housed within the top external ring. The setup features a custom 40 MP True-Chroma primary camera (26mm equivalent, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, Laser AF) capturing vibrant daylight and low-light detail, accompanied by a 13 MP ultra-wide angle camera (13mm, f/2.2, 120˚ FOV) with autofocus for expansive landscapes and 2.5cm macro close-ups, and a specialized 32 MP Ultra Spectrum camera (30mm, f/1.8, AF) equipped with an Ultra Spectrum illuminator and a 10-channel multi-spectrum sensor. This unique optical array introduces Ultra Spectrum Fluorescence Photography to reveal unseen textures in the dark, as well as a smart Sunscreen Detection feature that visually analyzes skin coverage. In addition to a 10.7 MP punch-hole front camera (f/2.2) on the inner screen, the clamshell design allows users to capture studio-grade selfies using the high-end 40MP rear camera framed via the circular cover screen.
Powering the device is a 4000 mAh dual-cell lithium-polymer battery engineered with smart power allocation across both folding halves. Recharging is handled briskly by 40W wired Huawei SuperCharge, alongside 5W reverse wired power sharing via OTG. Designed with sculpted 3D micro-sculptured glass that catches light like a cut gemstone in Black, Gold, and Silver colorways, the phone features dual stereo speakers with Huawei Histen spatial audio, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, full-function NFC, and Dual 4G SIM standby connectivity.
