Huawei just introduced the most anticipated Huawei P50 Pocket foldable smartphone in China. However, Huawei’s P50 Pocket is not the company’s first folding phone. They have already released three folding phones under the “Mate X” series. Yet, Huawei claims that the Huawei P50 Pocket is distinctive from any other foldable smartphone. Let’s take a peek at this newly released smartphone from Huwaei.
Huawei P50 Pocket Overview
Huawei’s latest foldable phone, the P50 Pocket, is available in Standard and Premium Editions. The Standard Edition Pocket P50 shines white like a diamond. Meanwhile, its 3D micro-sculpture design lets you experience the beauty of light in your palm.
Similarly, the Huwaei P50 Pocket Premium Edition has a gorgeous gold-tone and style of organically flowing designs. The Huawei P50Pocket is a versatile smartphone that can help you broaden your horizons. You can enjoy immersive big-screen views and new functionality in a folded state. In this article, we’ll look at the P50 Pocket, its features, specifications, price, and availability in Nepal in this article.
Build and Display:
Since Samsung Galaxy Z flip is already on the market, Huawei’s P50 is bound to be compared. However, the 3D microtextures on its exoskeleton have differentiated Huwaei P50 Pocket. Similarly, the Premium Edition incorporates a gorgeous gold tone and style of organically flowing designs. Moreover, it’s Huawei’s first foldable phone to include a clamshell design. In addition, the phone flaunts the Main Screen and Cover Screen.
Main Screen
Huawei’s P50 Main Screen features a 6.9-inch OLED panel with a 2790 x 1188 pixel resolution. It has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 21:9 aspect ratio. Similarly, the screen has a 300Hz touch sampling rate and 442 PPI density.
Cover Screen
The cover screen flaunts a 1.04-inch OLED panel with 340 x 340 pixels resolution. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz and a 120Hz touch sampling rate. You can use the cover screen to view notifications, incoming calls, and a camera. Similarly, you can use app widgets and manage the music. In addition, there is a tool called “Sunscreen Detection” that uses a purple color to show users where sunscreen has been applied to their face. Meanwhile, Huawei P50Pocket is available in two colors: White and Premium Gold.
Optical Features:
As for optics, the circular camera module house a 40 MP primary sensor while a 13 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 120° FoV, and 32 MP, f/1.8 Super Spectrum sensor join the 40 MP primary sensor. Moreover, Huawei XD Optics and True Chrome Image Engine supports the rear camera. Similarly, it has a 10MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens.
Performance and Memory:
The P50 Pocket is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset that enhances performance. However, this chipset doesn’t feature the 5G modem. Meanwhile, this comes with two memory configurations: P50 Pocket, Standard Edition: 8 GB RAM/256 GB ROM, and P50 Pocket Premium Edition: 12 GB RAM/512 GB ROM.
Software and Connectivity:
On the software front, the P50 Pocket is built on HarmonyOS 2.0 and runs on EMUI 12. Similarly, it supports Wi-Fi, WLAN 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, support BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, and USB Type-C for connectivity.
Rest of the Specs:
A 4,000mAh battery powers the Huwaei P50 and supports Huawei SuperCharge 40W fast charging. Similarly, it has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometrics.
Huawei P50 Pocket Specification:
Huawei P50 Pocket | Specifications |
Dimensions | 170 x 75.5 x 7.2 (h x w x d) Folded height: 87.3mm Folded depth: 15.2mm |
Weight | 190 gm |
Display | Main Screen: 6.9″ OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 442 PPI Cover Screen: 1.04″ OLED, 60Hz refresh rate, 120Hz touch sampling rate, 328 PPI |
Resolution | Main Screen: FHD+ (2790 x 1188 pixels), 21:9 aspect ratio Cover Screen: 340 x 340 pixels |
Software/ UI | HarmonyOS 2.0 with EMUI 12 on top |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G (5nm Mobile Platform) |
CPU | 1 x [email protected] GHz + 3 x [email protected] GHz + 4 x [email protected] GHz |
GPU | Adreno 660 |
Rare Camera | Triple: 40MP, f/1.8 primary sensor, 13MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, 120° FoV, 32MP, f/1.8 Super Spectrum sensor |
Selfie Camera | 10MP, f/2.2 aperture |
Security and Sensor | Fingerprint sensor (Side-Mounted), Compass, Proximity sensor, accelerometer, Ambient light sensor |
Connectivity | WLAN 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, support BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Battery | 4,000mAh battery with 40W charging |
RAM/Storage | Huawei P50 Pocket, Standard Edition: 8 GB RAM/256 GB ROM Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition: 12 GB RAM/512 GB ROM |
Color Options | White, Premium Gold |
Others | USB Type-C, USB 2.0, supports DP1.2 |
Huawei P50 Pocket Price and Availability:
The Huawei P50 Pocket has now launched in China. The sale of the P50 Pocket (Standard Edition) has been commenced at CYN 8,988. Meanwhile, the P50 Pocket Premium Edition costs CYN 10,988 in China. As a result, we estimate the Huawei P50 price to start at NPR 180,000 in Nepal.
Huawei Phone | Price in Nepal | Price in China |
Huawei P50 Pocket, Standard Edition (8/256 GB) | NPR 180,000 | CYN 8,988 |
Huawei P50 Pocket, Premium Edition (12/512 GB) | NPR 215,000 | CYN 10,988 |
The Huawei P50 appears to have design elements that set P50 apart from Huawei’s previous folding smartphones and its competitors. Its Premium Edition has more detailed Golden textures, making it more elegant. We’ll have to wait and see where the Huawei P50 Pocket fits in, considering the current availability of so many foldable smartphones on the global market. To learn more about the P50 Pocket, you can visit this website.
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