Huawei’s foldable P50 Pocket has a circular external screen that’s perfect for notifications

The P50 Pocket is a folding phone that has a 1-inch external display for quick access to notifications. The P50 Pocket won't make much of a difference in the West because of US sanctions, though it will be launched in China today.

The P50 Pocket Premium Edition was the focus of a photoshoot for the P50 earlier this month. This version of the device was created by a Dutch designer. It has a gold or silver finish, and a 3D pattern on the exterior that is typical of van Herpen's work.

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The P50 Pocket is the first foldable phone to use a clamshell design.

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The P50 Pocket is the focus of the sales pitch from the company.

The Pocket has a 6.9-inch screen with a 21:9 ratio and 120Hz refresh rate. The device is just 7.2mm thick and weighs 190 grams. It has a 4,000mAh battery, a 4G chip, and runs a Chinese OS.

The main camera array of the P50 Pocket has a 40-MIP main sensor, 13-MIP wide angle lens, and a 32-MIP super spectrum lens, which the company says captures a greater range of color. The phone has a hole-punch camera in the main display, but it is more convenient to use the main camera for selfies with the 1-inch cover screen doubling up as a viewfinder.

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The P50 Pocket has an external circular screen.

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Basic information like turn-by-turn directions can be accessed discreetly.

The P50 Pocket is positioning that cover screen as a big part of its appeal. The screen can be used to show notifications or the time, as well as letting users control music, follow directions, and so on. If you are using your phone to navigate in a new city, the cover screen will show discreet, turn-by-turn directions, rather than forcing you to open up the large 6.9-inch main display to check your position.

The P50 Pocket has a new hinge that leaves a zero gap between the screens when folded. This compares favorably to the device that is called the SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP3 which has a small gap when folded. The P50 Pocket has a side-mounted fingerprint unlock sensor, which is useful when people are still wearing masks.

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The P50 Pocket is completely flat, while the Z Flip 3 has a small gap.

The standard edition of the P50 Pocket in China is available for 8,988, with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, while the premium version is available for 10,988. The standard edition is available in black and white, while the premium edition is available in silver or gold.

Richard Yu, the CEO of the consumer business group at Huawei, said that the clamshell design offered a more refined take on folding devices. Yu said it was very delicate and exquisite. We want to make you feel good on the go.