Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable smartphone review

Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldable Smartphone Review: Previously, Google launched its foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold phone. But this year, they rebranded their Foldabale series and introduced the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Just like the previous generation, the company stuck with a curved metallic panel. But, several things have changed over the years. Notably, this new-generation foldable phone arrives with the latest Tensor chipset. After this, users will find amazing camera-centric features.

On the other hand, the first impression of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone is phenomenal regardless of the performance point of view. At the same time, this flagship phone achieves all the goodness of a Pixel smartphone. But the slim hinge makes the folding experience great. As for the additional attributes, it brings tons of interesting preview features. But is it worth buying when there are already plenty of foldable smartphones available in the market? Let’s find out in the review below!

Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable smartphone review

Highlights

1. The phone sports an 8.0-inch foldable LTPO OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2700 nits brightness.
2. As for the cover display, you get a 6.3-inch OLED panel with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
3. As for the software interface, the device is equipped with Android 14 and has several customization attributes.
4. The performance department brings the Google Tensor G4 chipset with Mali-G715 MC7.
5. This foldable phone features a 48MP triple camera setup with a 10MP selfie camera and a 10MP cover screen camera.
6. The battery section features the 4650mAh battery with support for 21W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.

Design and exhibition

As we always say, the design aspect often falls into a rather subjective category. But there is no denying that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has large bezels, which does not give the feeling of a budget device. However, the compact form factor with the lightweight build is something that catches everyone’s attention. Reducing the weight is not possible unless the company reduces the battery capacity. Hopefully, that won’t be the case with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Instead, the side panel of this phone is not that thick, while when folded, the phone will be 1.05 cm thick. Overall, this is much better than the average foldable smartphone. In addition to this, the device is available in two wonderful paint jobs – Obsidian and Porcelain. Both of them look lovely with a matte finish. As for protection, the company is also introducing IPX8 water resistance. Through this, the device will have no issues with regular water splashes.

However, the biometric scanner is located on the side panel above the power button. The metallic side panel makes the overall look interesting with a cubic camera pattern on the cover panel. The cover display offers a 6.3-inch OLED panel with beautiful colors and 2700 nits high brightness support. As for the main display, you get an 8.0-inch foldable LTPO OLED panel with 2700 nits brightness support.

You won’t have any problems watching content outdoors anyway. Plus, the mechanical hinge is pretty smooth to use. Also, the phone can stop at different angles so you can enjoy the larger display. At the same time, it’s good to see that the company has introduced Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on both the cover and inner display. Lastly, the automatically adjusted refresh rate will work according to the usage of the screen.

Memory and internal

The hardware configuration of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is led by the Tensor G4 chipset. Typically, this chipset can handle normal activities and provide all-day support. Moreover, the processing speed is no slouch when it comes to ensuring flagship-level performance. Whether you crave for intense gaming sessions or want to binge-watch web series, the device can handle it all. Moreover, the company also ensures high-end security with its latest Android 14 interface.

The visual and graphical aspect is practically the same as the Pixel 9 Pro, although the phone is equipped with several dual-screen multitasking features. Through them, users can customize the foldable screen and divide it into two sections. This allows two different activities to be performed without any inconvenience. As for the software interface, the company introduced the integration of Gemini AI, which brings several advantages.

On the other hand, the phone comes with a clean UI experience, you won’t find even a single bloatware app. Apart from the core apps from the Google ecosystem, you have to manually add other apps inside this phone. Also, the best part of using this interface is that you will get the Android update faster than any other brand. Moreover, the company claims to provide up to 7 years of Android updates. Last but not the least, you can buy this device in 16GB RAM configuration with UFS 3.1 storage space ranging from 256GB to 512GB.

Camera

The camera setup on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is virtually identical to that of the Pixel 9 Pro. However, the specifications are slightly different as the foldable variant offers a 48MP triple camera setup. Apart from the primary camera, the phone offers a 10.8MP telephoto lens and a 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Both lenses are equipped with impressive photo quality and features, especially the telephoto lens that can capture up to 5x optical zoom photos with OIS. In addition to this, the primary camera setup provides a mutual zone laser autofocus.

All this is paired with a 10MP selfie camera and the same cover display camera. Both do their job accurately and produce decent photos and videos. But, what would really matter would be the main camera setup. Megapixels can improve the image quality to some extent. But, the Cmaera software plays a major role in enhancing colors, contrast, and saturation and delivers accurate images.

On most Pixel phones, the native camera app integrates the latest technology and camera-centric features. Those perks are loved by everyone. Recently, the company introduced the “Add Me” feature, so you can add the people who are clicking the photo. It’s quite an innovative feature if you think about it. Apart from this, daylight photography with the triple camera module is exceptional.

Natural colors don’t pop as much, while precise saturation control ensures proper skin tone. Moreover, low-light photos come out pretty well with the advanced camera settings. Following this, users can also explore a wide range of video recording options. It is possible to shoot the best videos in 4K resolution with different fps settings and impressive stabilization support.

Battery and others

Under the hood, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone is equipped with a 4,650mAh battery that can provide up to 5 hours of screen time. Typically, this five-hour screen usage can be divided into gaming, streaming content, social media, and other multitasking activities. The phone supports a 21W wired charger, while it is possible to get 7.5W wireless charging with the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

On the other hand, the device features satellite SOS service, circle search, tri-band Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth aptX HD with LE, and NFC features. Additionally, the speakers produce crisp and clear audio during media consumption and audio calls. Lastly, the starting price of this flagship foldable smartphone is $2,899 (Rs. 2,43,190 in India) approximately.

Pros and cons of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Detailed specifications of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Conclusion

Last year, the Pixel Fold phone had a limited release. Also, it is not easy to buy this foldable phone from any third-party e-commerce site. Anyway, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a bright future ahead of it. We are impressed with the extraordinary performance attributes. In terms of innovation, this foldable phone has exclusive things to offer. From advanced sensors to higher performance hardware, everything about this phone is amazing.

The latest Android AI integration might give a slight edge as major updates every 7 years add a plus. Still, this luxury phone might not be the first choice in the foldable smartphone segment. Instead, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is still a better option from a value perspective. But, if you are a big fan of Google Pixel phones and can stretch your budget, go for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold without a second thought.