The Pixel 9 series has expanded with four new devices, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a significant upgrade over the first-generation Pixel Fold. This new model stands out with its improved design, making it both taller and slimmer. The 9 Pro Fold’s square shape is 15.5mm taller than its predecessor, even surpassing Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 in height.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Bigger Screens, Sleeker Design, and Top-Notch Hinge
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold measures 10.5mm thick when folded and just 5.1mm when unfolded. It also weighs less, at 257 grams, making it more comfortable to use. A key design enhancement is the hinge, which now unfolds completely flat—a feature the first-gen model lacked. Additionally, it has IPX8 water resistance, enhancing its durability.
The new dimensions of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold allow for larger screens. The device features a 6.3-inch cover display and an 8-inch foldable display, both of which are OLED panels with FHD+ resolution. These screens support adaptive 120Hz refresh rates and deliver up to 2,700 nits of peak brightness. Both displays also include 10MP selfie cameras.
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The rear camera setup on the Fold is capable, though not drastically different from the previous model. It includes a 48MP main camera, a 10.5MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera.
Revamped Pixel 9 Pro Fold Offers More Screen and Less Weight
Under the hood, the 9 Pro Fold is powered by Google’s new Tensor G4 chipset, built on Samsung’s 4nm process. This processor includes one Cortex-X4 core at 3.1GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95GHz. The device offers up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with Android 14 and new AI features like on-device Gemini Nano, improved Magic Editor, and the Add Me function for inserting people into photos. It also guarantees seven years of software updates. The device comes with a 4,650 mAh battery, which Google claims will provide 24 hours of normal use, with wired charging capped at 21W.
The Fold is available in Porcelain and Obsidian colors. It costs $1,799/€1,899/£1,749 for the 256GB version and $1,919/€2,029/£1,869 for the 512GB model. Google is offering free storage upgrades for orders placed by September 5, with deliveries starting on September 4.
