Google Pixel Fold 2 is expected to launch later this year.
Google Pixel Fold 2 may feature a narrower cover display compared to the current Pixel Fold, and an all-new camera module. Here are the details.
2023 marked a significant milestone for foldable smartphones, as multiple new players, such as Google and OnePlus, entered the scene with their respective foldable devices.
With Google, the creator of Android, now prominently featuring its Pixel Fold, the category is set for further expansion as Google introduces native features tailored for the foldable form factor.
Despite this, the Pixel Fold garnered mixed reviews upon its launch. While some praised its compact design, others dismissed it due to the big interior bezels. Nevertheless, it seems that Google is dedicated to refining the second generation, aiming for a more well-rounded product.
A new report by Android Authority may have just given us our first look at the Google Pixel Fold 2. According to the publication, the new device will feature a narrower cover display compared to the current Pixel Fold, and the overall inner display’s aspect ratio resembles a square, reminiscent of the OnePlus Open.
The report adds that this narrow form factor will allow Google to better optimise Android apps for it, as it has been a problem for the current Pixel Fold, wherein Google had to make software workarounds to run apps in landscape. So, a narrower device would make it much easier for the company to release apps without worrying about optimising them.
Another notable change comes in the form of the camera housing on the back; instead of the Pixel camera bar, whose aesthetic is instantly recognizable now, the Pixel Fold 2 may get a quad-camera setup with a camera module on the top left of the device on the back. It is likely to consist of a wide lens, an ultra-wide, a periscope zoom, and a fourth unknown sensor. Android Authority says that it could be a Far Infrared or a time of flight (ToF) sensor.
Moreover, the depicted image features a device reportedly in the Engineering Validation Test phase, indicating that the design might undergo changes before reaching the final product. Therefore, nothing is conclusively final at this stage.
