It’s been a busy week in terms of news about the Google Pixel Fold 2. And after reporting on its possible new processor and RAM improvements, we will now have what will be a first look at Google’s second foldable cell phone, and well… something doesn’t add up.
The photo was published by the portal Android authority, which claims to have received it from the same anonymous source that indicated that the Pixel Fold 2 will be equipped with a Tensor G4 chip. If you look at the image, you’ll quickly notice the drastic changes in the camera module.
Yes, the symbolic strip where Google placed the cameras is no longer there. Instead, we have a module on the left with four sensors and an LED flash.
This design is very similar to the one we’ve seen in the latest models of the Google Pixel family. By latest we mean models from 2021 onwards, so if Google ditches the camera strip, we’ll be looking at a noticeable design change.
Report Android authority also notes that the Pixel Fold 2 will have a narrower screen compared to First generation Pixel Fold. Additionally, the internal screen will have a more square look, a form factor we’ve already seen in foldable devices like OnePlus Open.
Another of the most noticeable improvements will be that the front camera will be hidden under the internal screen. This improvement means the Pixel Fold 2’s bezels will be less noticeable. It is also indicated that the Pixel Fold 2 will have a more premium finish, with a frame made of a material similar to aluminum.
While the improvements seem pretty good, we can’t stop thinking about redesigning the core photography module. In any case, there is good news. The Pixel Fold 2 will be in the engineering testing stage, so it’s likely that the photo posted Android authority corresponds to a design that may be merely illustrative and which Google will change in the commercial version. Whatever it is, the Pixel Fold 2 will be one of the foldable devices people talk about this year.
Source: Digital Trends
