After months of rumors and leaks, and after initial first glanceGoogle has finally officially unveiled its first foldable smartphone: Fold Google Pixel. During I/O, a developer conference, the company announced the main features, price and availability of this new flexible screen mobile phone that will compete with models such as the Oppo Find N2 or Galaxy Z Flip 4 and what stands out for its screen. camera, design and software.
One of the key features of the Pixel Fold that we’ve known about for weeks now is its design. The first foldable Google in particular comes with continuous aspect regarding the company’s Pixel smartphonesbut with obvious changes due to its flexible panel.
We can say that the Pixel Fold This is a “book-type” mobile phone., as it has an internal screen that folds horizontally, as well as an external screen for direct access to some applications, answering messages or making calls without having to rotate the device. Also striking is its back, which is made of glass and includes a photographic module that expands almost from edge to edge.
In terms of screen specs, the Google Pixel Fold has flexible interior panel with 7.6″ OLED technology, Full HD + resolution and 120Hz refresh rate The external screen is much larger pin; 5.7 inches. It also has OLED technology, as well as Full HD + resolution and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz. All this, in addition, with a 4821 mAh battery and SoC. Tensioner G2 inside. It’s the exact same processor used in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, as well as the recently announced Pixel 7a.
The Google Pixel Fold also boasts cameras.
Google certainly hasn’t neglected the photography section on this Pixel Fold. The camera of this smartphone actually promises to be incredible, as it has almost the same configuration as the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
We therefore find a triple main camera at the back. It stands out for 48MP main sensor10.8 megapixel ultra wide-angle camera and a telephoto lens of the same resolution.
Inside the Google Pixel Fold we also find a camera dedicated to selfies. In this case, this 8 megapixels. The camera, yes, is not built directly into the panel, as is the case with other clamshells, but is located in the upper frame. In fact, the Pixel Fold has more pronounced bezels than other similar phones.
Software, key to Google Pixel Fold
The hardware – with the exception of the camera – is really nothing special. What’s really special about the Pixel Fold is the software. Google added various features to take advantage of the flexible internal screen. One of them is a dock that allows you to access different applications without accessing the home screen, a split screen mode for using multiple applications at the same time, or a keyboard split between the two edges of the panel.
On the other hand, the Pixel Fold uses the external screen to show translations to someone in front of it, for example. Also for showing a preview of the main camera.
Price and availability of Google’s first foldable
The Google Pixel Fold will be available for pre-order in select markets starting today for $1,799. It will go on sale next month, the company confirmed.
Source: Hiper Textual
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