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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei Pocket S 128GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.9 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 1,499.
The Huawei Pocket S excels with its 40MP main camera featuring PDAF for sharp, fast-focused shots, a 120Hz foldable OLED display delivering buttery motion, and 40W wired charging that replenishes 52% in just 20 minutes. It’s built for professionals who need a compact, premium foldable for multitasking on the go—think urban creatives who shoot 4K video during commutes and need NFC for contactless payments in Dubai or Delhi. Its 190g weight makes it the lightest foldable in its class, but thermal throttling under sustained 5G use limits video recording beyond 15 minutes. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s competitive because no other foldable under AED 1800 offers 120Hz OLED and 40W charging. In India at ₹N/A, it’s unrecommended—HarmonyOS 3.0 lacks Google Mobile Services, crippling app access for most users who rely on WhatsApp, YouTube, or Google Maps.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired, 52% in 20 min 5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| 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 |
| Video | 4K, 1080p |
| Single | 10.7 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K, 1080p |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 170 x 75.5 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.3 x 75.5 x 15.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1188 x 2790 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~442 ppi density) |
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Gren, Silver, Gold, Black |
| Models | BAL-AL60 |
| Price | About 830 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, November 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, November 11 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Pocket S.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 due to limited software updates and aging hardware, making newer models more reliable for long-term use. However, if you prioritize compact design and find it at a steep discount, it could still serve as a secondary device.
The Huawei Pocket S 128GB is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms across the country.
The Huawei Pocket S 128GB is not officially available in India, so there is no listed price. It cannot be purchased through official channels there.
The camera delivers sharp daylight photos with good color accuracy and decent detail in main shots. Low-light performance is adequate but shows noticeable noise without HDR processing.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, calls, and occasional video streaming. Heavy usage may require a midday charge.
Ready to buy the Pocket S?
From AED 1,499 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
