Huawei was expected to announce a flip-style foldable phone in the fourth quarter of 2023. However, its arrival was reportedly pushed to Q1 of this year. The device is finally launching, as the brand has confirmed that it will unveil the Pocket 2 foldable phone at 2 pm (local time) on Feb. 22 in China. While the company has confirmed the launch date of the device,
Huawei Pocket 2 design, key specifications
The Huawei Pocket 2 rumors have revealed that its design will be similar to the P50 Pocket and Pocket S launched in previous years. The device is expected to arrive in a purple variant featuring a leather back. Its black and white editions are expected to have a glass back.
The Pocket 2 is likely to draw power from the Kirin 9000S chipset. This means that the device will have support for 5G connectivity, which will be a notable upgrade as the predecessor models supported only 4G connectivity.
The device is expected to house a 4,520mAh battery with 66W fast charging. It will ship with 12 GB of RAM and come preloaded with the Harmony OS. It is also expected to offer two-way messaging via satellite connectivity and a waterproof chassis.
The Pocket 2 is expected to face competition from other flip-style foldables, such as the Xiaomi MIX Flip and Honor Magic Flip, in the Chinese market. The MIX Flip features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and supports two-way satellite connectivity. The rumor mill is yet to leak the core specs of the Magic Flip.
