After countless rumors and leaks, Google has officially unveiled Pixel 9 Pro FoldableIts second-generation foldable phone is no longer a standalone offering, but rather joins an expanded catalog of next-generation handsets, accompanying the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with logical improvements, both internally and externally, that you would expect when compared to the original Pixel Fold. Although, beyond the changes it includes under the hood, it is likely that the most noticeable changes will be in the design section.
Google’s first foldable phone was more compact in size, with a nameplate-style design that set it apart from other devices in the same form factor. But with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Mountain View residents have opted to lean toward an aesthetic more akin to what Samsung popularized with its Galaxy Z Fold line.
Pixel 9 Pro Foldable It is taller and thinner than its predecessor.. The outer screen now measures 6.3 inches, up from 5.8 inches on the previous model. Meanwhile, its inner panel measures 8 inches, up from 7.6 inches on the original Pixel Fold.
In terms of size, Google has made a major evolution compared to the foldable models released in 2023. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 5.1 millimeters thick when open and 10.5 millimeters thick when closed, a significant improvement over the Pixel Fold’s 5.8 and 12.1 millimeters, respectively.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with some interesting improvements under the hood
Aside from the aesthetic changes, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold brings a few new features to its specs table. Like other models in the Pixel 9 lineup, the second-generation foldable smartphone comes with a chip. Tensioner G4. This promises to give it enough power to be on par with other next-generation foldable devices, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 6, especially when it comes to AI tasks.
As a reminder, Tensor G4 was developed in collaboration with Google DeepMind to optimize it so that it can run the company’s most powerful AI models. In addition, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with 16GB RAMand there are two storage options: 256 GB and 512 GB.
Meanwhile, in the camera section he brings redesigned rear module and three sensors. The main one has a resolution of 48 MP, as well as an ultra-wide-angle lens of 10.5 MP and a telephoto lens of 10.8 MP. The selfie camera, in turn, has a resolution of 10 megapixels.
So, the table of the main characteristics of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks like this:
| Screens | Actua 6.3″ external display. 8″ Super Actua Flex internal display. |
| CPU | Tensioner G4. |
| RAM | 16 GB. |
| Storage | 256 or 512 GB. |
| Cameras | Rear cameras: 48MP main sensor, 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and 10.8MP telephoto sensor. |
| Connectivity and Ports | Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.3 5G NFC USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery and charging | 4650 mAh |
| Dimensions | 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 millimeters (folded). 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm (open). |
| Weight | 257 grams. |
| operating system | Android 14 |
Availability and price
New Pixel 9 Pro Foldable It will launch in the US on September 4 with a starting price of $1,799; reservations can be made from today. Ahead of the event, leaked prices for European markets were €1,899 (256GB) and €2,029 (512GB). We’ll be keeping a close eye on whether these are confirmed. Google’s new foldable will be available in two colors: obsidian and porcelain.
In addition to the new Pixel 9, Mountain View residents officially unveiled Pixel Clock 3 41 and 45 millimeters, and Pixel Buds Pro 2Here you can find the corresponding prices in Spain.
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