Google has no plans to release a Pixel Flip to compete with Samsung and Motorola.

This week, Google launched Pixel 9 Pro Foldablea second-generation foldable smartphone that could compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, OnePlus Open, and Xiaomi MIX Fold 4, among others. Mountain View residents have once again embraced the bookish design, and for now, They have no intention of exploring another form factor..

This has been confirmed Rick OsterlohGoogle’s head of devices, who in an interview Denies Plans to Launch Pixel ‘Flip’. That is, a folding clamshell that is looking for a place in the market, which today has such representatives as the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, Xiaomi MIX Flip or Oppo Find N3 Flip.

YouTuber Michael Fisher (MisterMobile) asked the Google executive if a Pixel Flip might be in the works to make the smartphone catalog more versatile. And while Osterloh tried to play out the mystery for a few seconds, He then ruled out that his engineers were focused on that..

“It’s not an area we’re focusing on right now. I think the market is very well covered by Motorola, Samsung and others, so it’s not an option in the Pixel catalog at this point,” the Google executive explained.

Don’t Expect Pixel Flip Anytime Soon, Google Warns

Rick Osterloh’s comments are quite interesting. Remember that Google spent several years creating the foldable Pixel, and the first-generation model didn’t hit the market until 2023. The Mountain View folks had their ups and downs while developing the original Pixel Fold, and even abandoned the project temporarily.

However, in recent years, interest in devices of this type has increased has grown significantlyThere is no doubt that Samsung is the global leader in the development of flexible screen smartphones, while several Chinese brands such as Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Huawei have also made important contributions to the market.

With the debut of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has tried to hone the less visible aspects of its first foray into the foldables sector. And that may be where the success of your strategy lies. Despite being a latecomer to the segment, it’s clear that the Californians are on a mission to master and polish a specific form factor before moving on to other projects.

Today, many brands in the foldable mobile market offer two different versions: Fold and Flip. So it makes sense to think that Google will likely be looking to expand the Pixel catalog to a clamshell model. but not right awayFor now, those looking for 100% Pixel experience in a foldable format should look no further than the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold. That is, if it is available in your country.