Huawei P50 Pocket vs. Pocket S: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The P50 Pocket boasts a superior chipset and potentially better camera performance, justifying its higher price. However, the Pocket S offers a more accessible entry point into the foldable world with a still-capable Snapdragon 778G and faster charging. The P50 Pocket is the performance champion, while the Pocket S prioritizes value.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei P50 Pocket | Huawei Pocket S |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | CDMA2000 1x | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, December 23 | 2022, November 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, December 23 | Available. Released 2022, November 11 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | Unfolded: 170 x 75.5 x 7.2 mm Folded: 87.3 x 75.5 x 15.2 mm | Unfolded: 170 x 75.5 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.3 x 75.5 x 15.2 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 1188 x 2790 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~442 ppi density) | 1188 x 2790 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~442 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Cover display: OLED, 1.04 inch, 340 x 340 pixels, 328 ppi | Cover display: OLED, 1.04 inch, 340 x 340 pixels, 328 ppi | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 642L |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 3.0 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 40 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Triple | 40 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), AF 32 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm, AF | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K, 1080p |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer |
| UV illuminator | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 40W wired 5W reverse wired | 40W wired, 52% in 20 min 5W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh | Li-Po 4000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Blue, Pink, Gren, Silver, Gold, Black |
| Models | BAL-AL00, BAL-L49 | BAL-AL60 |
| Price | About 870 EUR | About 830 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 66h | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -30.1 LUFS (Below average) | - |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 768513 (v9) GeekBench: 3077 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Superior Performance (Snapdragon 888)
- Potentially Better Camera
- Excellent Battery Life (66h Endurance)
- Premium Build Quality
- Higher Price
- Older Chipset (Snapdragon 888)
- Slower Charging (compared to Pocket S)
Huawei Pocket S
- More Affordable
- Faster Charging (52% in 20 min)
- Compact and Stylish Design
- Decent Performance for Everyday Tasks
- Lower Performance (Snapdragon 778G)
- Likely Inferior Camera
- Potentially Shorter Battery Life
Display Comparison
Both devices feature a vertically folding design with vibrant OLED displays. The P50 Pocket's display is reported to reach 803 nits of peak brightness, offering excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. While the Pocket S's brightness isn't explicitly stated, it's expected to be slightly lower. Both offer excellent contrast ratios, with the P50 Pocket's being nominally infinite. The Pocket S may have a slightly more refined hinge mechanism due to being a newer model.
Camera Comparison
While specific camera specs are not fully detailed, the P50 Pocket is expected to have a more advanced camera system, leveraging Huawei's expertise in mobile photography. The Pocket S likely features a competent camera setup, but won't match the P50 Pocket's image quality, especially in low light. Both likely offer versatile lens options (wide, ultrawide, telephoto).
Performance
The P50 Pocket's Snapdragon 888 4G provides a significant performance advantage over the Pocket S's Snapdragon 778G 4G. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the P50 Pocket. The 888's Cortex-X1 core offers a substantial boost in single-core performance. The Pocket S is still capable for everyday tasks, but will struggle with demanding games or heavy workloads.
Battery Life
The P50 Pocket boasts an impressive endurance rating of 66 hours, suggesting excellent battery life. The Pocket S's battery life is likely slightly shorter, but still respectable. The Pocket S's 40W wired charging offers a faster charging speed (52% in 20 minutes) compared to the P50 Pocket's 40W charging.
Buying Guide
The Huawei P50 Pocket is ideal for users who demand top-tier performance, a premium camera experience, and don't mind spending more. The Huawei Pocket S is perfect for those seeking a stylish, compact foldable at a more affordable price, prioritizing portability and decent performance over flagship-level specs.