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Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Porcelain), open to show internal screen
DeveloperGoogle
ManufacturerFoxconn[1]
TypeSmartphone
SeriesPixel
Availability by region
September 2024
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
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  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Vietnam
PredecessorPixel Fold
Related
Compatible networks
Form factorFoldable
Operating systemOriginal: Android 14
Current: Android 15
System-on-chipGoogle Tensor G4
Memory16 GB LPDDR5
Storage256 or 512 GB UFS 3.1
SIMNano SIM and eSIM
Battery4650 mAh
Charging
  • 30 W fast charging
  • Qi wireless charging
Rear camera48 MP
Front camera10 MP
Water resistanceIPX8
WebsitePixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is an Android-powered foldable smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as the successor to the first-generation Pixel Fold. It was officially announced on August 13, 2024, at the annual Made by Google event, and was released in the United States on September 4, 2024.

History

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In October 2023, 9to5Google reported that a second Android-powered foldable smartphone was in development at Google, codenamed "Comet". This came after the release of the first-generation Pixel Fold the previous year.[2]

After previewing the phone in July 2024,[3] Google officially announced the phone on August 13, alongside the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel Watch 3, at the annual Made by Google event.[4] The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be released on September 4.[5]

Specifications

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Design

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, compared to the previous generation Pixel Fold, boasts a taller and slimmer design. It sports a 6.3-inch cover display and an 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner display.[6]

The external screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels at 422 ppi. The display reaches a peak brightness of up to 1800 nits in HDR and up to 2700 nits peak brightness. Both displays support HDR and both are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 5.1 mm (0.20 in) thick when unfolded and 10.5 mm (0.41 in) when folded.[6]

There are two available colors: Porcelain (an ecru or off-white) and Obsidian (a dark charcoal gray).

Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphones
Front Open Rear Front Open Rear
Porcelain Obsidian

Hardware

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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by G4 Tensor chip, coupled with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. It also has an upgraded camera system with a 48-megapixel wide camera, 10.5-megapixel ultrawide lens, and 10.8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom and up to 20x Super Res Zoom.[6]

It features a 4650mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. It also supports Qi-certified wireless charging.[6]

Software

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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold shipped with Android 14.

Reception

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Ahead of its expected release, The Verge's expressed excitement for prospective improvements to the original model's flaws.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Danish (July 6, 2024). "Google to export India-made Pixel smartphones to Europe, US; trial production begins". moneycontrol. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Bradshaw, Kyle (October 2, 2023). "New Google Pixel foldable 'Comet' surfaces, possibly a Fold 2 or a Pixel Flip". 9to5Google. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Moon, Mariella (July 18, 2024). "Google confirms the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a teaser video". Engadget. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Chokkattu, Julian; So, Adrienne (August 13, 2024). "Everything Google Announced at Its 'Made by Google' Pixel Hardware Event". Wired. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. ^ Purdy, Kevin (August 13, 2024). "The Pixel 9 phones are big cameras and screens soldered onto Gemini AI ambitions". Ars Technica. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold launched: Full list of India price, top specs and exclusive features". India Today. August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Welch, Chris (August 10, 2024). "Google's Pixel Fold one year later: I can't wait for the sequel". The Verge. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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