The Google Pixel Fold is priced at $1,799 and will be available first in Germany, Japan, the UK and the US.
Google’s first foldable device Pixel Fold was launched at Google I/O 2023. At a premium price, this device has brought a new direction for foldables. Here are all the details.
Apart from a flurry of software updates at Google I/O 2023, Google also had hardware launches including the much-anticipated Pixel Fold. This is the first foldable device launched by Google, and certainly stands out in the sea of other foldables as it is going to usher in a new era for foldables as software now gets a better focus from Google.
Despite coming late to the party, Google has managed to incorporate intriguing hardware bits including a hybrid hinge design – which is essentially a mix between Samsung and Oppo’s hinge designs. Google is calling it the most durable hinge design. As a result, the Pixel Fold is also a lot thinner than rivals like the Samsung Z Fold 4 – and that combined with the build – should make the Pixel Fold, in theory, more pocketable and easier to carry than others.
With that said, the Pixel Fold, unfortunately, is not making its way to a plethora of other countries including India and Canada. So, you will have to import a unit if you want to use it in India.
pixel fold specifications and features
The Google Pixel Fold is powered by the same Tensor G2 SoC that also powers the Pixel 7 series – improving upon the shortcomings of the first-generation Tensor chipset. The Tensor G2 is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and the device comes in either 256GB or 512GB of storage options.
As for the display, the Pixel Fold gets a 5.8-inch outer display, and the device unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch panel. Both the displays come with 120Hz refresh rate, and the inner display gets UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) protection like its Samsung counterpart.
With the camera being the highlight of the Pixel devices, the Pixel Fold is no slouch as it gets a triple camera setup – including a new 48MP wide camera, a 5X 10.8MP telephoto camera and a 10.8MP ultrawide lens with 121.5mm depth. degree field of view. It also gets two selfie cameras – a 9.5MP shooter on the front display and an 8MP shooter on the inner screen.
Google has packed a 4,821mAh battery in the dual-battery architecture style – reminiscent of other foldables in the market. The company claims that the 4,821mAh battery can last a full day on a single charge or up to 72 hours when the extreme power saving mode is used.
pixel fold price and availability
Matching other foldables, Google has priced the Pixel Fold premium and has kept $1,799 as the sticker price for the base model with 256GB of storage. The phone will be available in the US, UK, Japan and Germany in only two colorways – Obsidian and Porcelain. Oddly, Google is only offering the 512GB storage variant in the Obsidian color – at only $1,919.
Furthermore, as a limited-time offer, Google is also giving away a Pixel Watch worth $349 for free if you pre-order the Pixel Fold.
