Pixel 9 Pro Fold Release date, price, and must-know features
Welcome to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold hub. Here you will find every bit of information about Google's second generation foldable, neatly arranged and summarized. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is official, so there's no more guesswork, we know everything about this thrilling foldable.
From display specs and software features, to camera performance and comparisons, we have it in one place just for you. Google really though about this one and decided to bring it under the umbrella of the flagship Pixel series.
Here's everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold!
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- Pixel 9 Pro Fold price
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold name
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- Pixel 9 Pro Fold storage
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold design
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold display
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold battery
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold features and software
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold hardware and specs
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold comparisons
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold review
- Should you buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold release date
- August 13, 2024
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold was officially unveiled during the Made by Google event on August 13. Pre-orders started on the day, with a wider market release following a few weeks later.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold price
- $1,799 for the 16/256GB model
- $1,919 for the 16/512GB model
The price of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the US starts at $1,799 for the base 256GB model, and you can also get twice the storage (512GB) for $1,919. Of course, there are deals and promotions, including trade-ins online, both at Google and through the carriers. Check out the best Pixel 9 Pro Fold deals below.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold name
We didn't expect any surprises when it comes to the actual name of the device, but Google proved us wrong! The company decided to integrate its foldable into the regular flagship series, and now the Pixel Fold 2 is known as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The device launched alongside the other three models from the Pixel 9 series lineup, the vanilla Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
This change make a lot of sense. Google has decided to integrate its foldable offering into the regular flagship Pixel lineup. There's another change too, the Pixel XL is back in the form of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. And with these two new models, the flagship portfolio grows to four models. The only model that's now out of sync is the Pixel A-series budget lineup.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold camera
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a triple camera system on its back, consisting of a 48 MP wide lens, a 10.5 MP ultrawide camera with Macro capabilities, and a 10.8 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and up to 20x Super Res Zoom.
The front camera is a 10 MP snapper with phase detection autofocus and there's one more selfie camera inside the main folding screen, which is another 10 MP sensor with autofocus.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold camera specs:
- Wide Camera: 48 MP Quad PD, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° FOV, 1/2" image sensor size
- Ultrawide Camera: 10.5 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 127° FOV, 1/3.4" image sensor size
- Telephoto Camera: 10.8 MP Dual PD, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° FOV, 1/3.2" image sensor size, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 20x
- Front Camera: 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° ultrawide field of view
- Inner Camera: 10 MP Dual PD
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold storage
The original Pixel Fold launched in two memory configurations: 12/256GB and 12/512GB. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold follows the same storage route, but offers more RAM. The phone comes in two storage variants, the base one starts at 256GB and there's a 512GB option as well. Both storage configurations come with 16GB of RAM to further enhance the on-device AI experience.
Google Pixel Fold 2 storage options:
- 16/256 GB
- 16/512 GB
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold design and colors
The design itself is a departure from the design language Google started with the Pixel 6 series, and it is much more flat and angular. The camera bump has been redesigned as well, and there are two colors available to choose from.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold available colors:
- Obsidian
- Porcelain
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold display
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features two display, a cover screen, and a bigger, flexible inner display. The cover screen is a 6.3-inch Actua display with 20:9 aspect ratio, resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels (resulting in around 422 PPI), and 60-120Hz variable refresh rate. The cover screen can output up to 1800 nits (HDR) brightness and up to 2700 nits (peak brightness), and it's covered by Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The main flexible screen measures 8 inches, and Google calls it Super Actua display. The resolution is 2076 x 2152 pixels (around 373 PPI), and it's an LTPO panel capable of 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rates. The brightness figures are the same as the cover screen, 1800 nits of HDR brightness and 2700 nits of peak brightness.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold battery and charging
- 4650 mAh
- 45W wired fast charging
- Wireless charging
The battery capacity of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 4650 mAh, spread across two batteries inside the two wings of the body. Google promises 24+ hours of autonomy and up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver.
The wired charging support is 45W with a compatible USB-C charger (you have to get one separately), and Google promises hours of power in just minutes of charging, but no firm numbers yet (check out our review for detailed info and tests). The Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports Qi wireless charging as well.
The wired charging support is 45W with a compatible USB-C charger (you have to get one separately), and Google promises hours of power in just minutes of charging, but no firm numbers yet (check out our review for detailed info and tests). The Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports Qi wireless charging as well.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold features and software
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with Android 14 out of the box, but it will soon be updated to Android 15. There are a lot of AI features baked inside the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. You can check out this article for every AI trick with the Pixel 9 series. Google is launching the Pixel 9 Pro lineup with Gemini Nano onboard, offering multi-modality, and a subscription-base service called Gemini Live.
This will allow users to seamlessly hold conversation with Gemini Nano and make it run errands for them or help them solve problems. Gemini Live is part of the Gemini Advanced program and with every Pixel 9 Pro device purchased, Google is giving one year of Google One AI, which features Gemini Advanced plus 2TB of storage.
Google is also keeping up the software promise with seven full years of major OS updates for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold sports the next-gen Tensor G4 onboard, as this is also the silicon in each and every Pixel 9 series device. This chipset offers a 17% boost in performance when it comes to apps, and 20% in web browsing (compared to its predecessor, the Tensor G3). The Tensor G4 consists of one Cortex-X4 (3.1 GHz) core, three Cortex-A720 (2.6 GHz), and four Cortex-A520 (1.95 GHz). That's one less medium A720 core compared to the G3.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold hardware and specs
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold sports the next-gen Tensor G4 onboard, as this is also the silicon in each and every Pixel 9 series device. This chipset offers a 17% boost in performance when it comes to apps, and 20% in web browsing (compared to its predecessor, the Tensor G3). The Tensor G4 consists of one Cortex-X4 (3.1 GHz) core, three Cortex-A720 (2.6 GHz), and four Cortex-A520 (1.95 GHz). That's one less medium A720 core compared to the G3.
One of the most important features of the new silicon, however, is the ability to run Gemini Nano on-device with multi-modality, thanks to the upgraded TPU section inside the G4 chipset. This means you will be able to control Gemini Nano not only by text commands, but also using image, audio, and speech input.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which should be more than enough for even the most demanding tasks, AI and machine learning tasks included. As far as biometrics go, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a fingerprint scanner, and also can be unlocked with Face Unlock.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold comparisons
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is now officially out and you probably wonder how it stacks up against the competitions. We've compiled a couple of comparisons just for you:
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel Fold: Rapid evolution? - we're comparing the new model to the old generation. Come and check out the level of innovation and evolution in the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, compared to the old Pixel Fold.
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs OnePlus Open: The foldable market is becoming crowded - the OnePlus Open is regarded by many people as the best foldable out there. Could the Pixel 9 Pro Fold change this?
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: The feud of the tongue-twisters - Should you buy a foldable Pixel or go for the large non-folding model? Read on to find out!
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: here comes the rivalry! - Which one is the best foldable in 2024? Let's find out!
Pixel 9 Pro Fold review
For a deep dive and all the tests and benchmarks, you should check out our full Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review. You can find camera samples, display tests, battery benchmarks and all necessary metrics to help you decide if the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the right foldable for you.
Should I buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
You should buy for Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you don't feel the original Pixel Fold satisfies your needs, or you're coming from an older foldable model such as the Galaxy Fold 4 or earlier gen model. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with many upgrades over the original Pixel Fold, and will give other foldables a serious run for their money.
You should not buy for Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you already own another current foldable device, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6, or if you're happy with the first Pixel Fold and don't feel like burning more money on a foldable at the moment. You should also check out our best foldable phones pick for additional information
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