The second generation of Google Foldable smartphone, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is official. The foldable smartphone is the successor to the Google Pixel Fold. The naming has been significantly changed from the simpler Pixel Fold to Pixel 9 Pro Fold to match the Pixel 9 series including Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold XL which was also launched the same day alongside the wearables Google Pixel Watch 3 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.
The 9 Pro Fold has a significant design makeover alongside hardware and software updates. The 9 Pro Fold has upgraded display features, chipset, camera and charging options. The Fold is now filled with AI features to enhance multitasking and productivity.
Let us see what the Foldable smartphone provides in terms of specifications.
Specifications of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
| Dimensions | Folded: 155.2 mm x 77.1 mm x 10.5 mm Unfolded: 155.2 mm x 150.2 mm x 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 257 grams |
| Display size | Cover screen: 6.3-inch Main screen: 8-inch |
| Display type | Cover screen: OLED Main screen: LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | Cover screen: 2152 x 2076, 373 PPI Main screen: 2424 x 1080, 422 PPI |
| Refresh rate | Cover screen: 60-120Hz Main screen: 1-120 Hz |
| Brightness | Cover screen: 1800 nits (HDR) and 2700 nits (peak brightness) Main screen: 1600 nits (HDR) and 2700 nits (peak brightness) |
| Glass protection | Cover screen: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Main screen: Glass |
| IP rating | IPX8 water resistance |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali MC7 |
| OS | Android 14 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP main camera 10.5 MP ultrawide camera 10.8 MP telephoto camera |
| Selfie camera | Main display: 10 MP Cover display: 10 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Network | LTE | 5G |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM) |
| Audio | Stereo speakers 3 microphones Spatial audio |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyrometer Magnetometer Barometer Hall effect Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Battery | 4650 mAh |
| Charging | 21W wired charging 7.5 wireless charging |
| Colours | Porcelain | Obsidian |
| Price (expected) | Rs 280,000 (16/256GB) Rs 295,000 (16/512GB) |
Design and Display
The design of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been changed a lot from the Google Pixel Fold. The display is longer and thinner instead of wide in the Pixel Fold. The outer screen is similar in size to the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 9 Pro. The outer screen has curved edges with equal-sized bezels.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an enhanced aluminium alloy steel hinge, making it 1.5mm thinner and 26 grams lighter than the Pixel Fold. The fluid-friction mechanism allows it to open smoothly and lie completely flat with a satisfying snap. This updated hinge design has also reduced the visible crease when the phone is unfolded with improved durability.
The rear of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a new design with the squared-off camera module with two pill-shaped cutouts inside the module. The rear redesign has got a mixed opinion. The rear is glass and has Corning Gorilla Victus 2 protection. The matte finish and the flat back give a premium look.
The inner main display has the largest display in a foldable smartphone. The display has a better viewing experience with the thin and equal bezels instead of the bulky and unequal bezels on the Pixel Fold. The under-display selfie camera on the Pixel Fold has been changed to a physical selfie camera with a hole-punch cutout on the top right corner.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s outer screen has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, with a resolution of 2424 x 1080 at 422 PPI. It supports a refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz. The display reaches up to 2,700 nits of peak brightness and supports HDR with a contrast ratio of over 2,000,000:1 giving vibrant colours with full 24-bit depth.
The internal folding screen is an 8-inch Super Actua Flex screen with a 2152 x 2076 OLED resolution at 373 PPI. It also offers a smooth refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz and has a peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits. Like the cover display, it supports HDR with a high contrast ratio and full 24-bit colour depth.
Performance and Storage
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, built on a 4 nm process which it shares with its Pixel 9 series. It features an octa-core CPU, combining a high-performance 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and four 1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 cores for efficient multitasking. The Mali MC7 GPU handles graphics for smooth performance.
The 9 Pro Fold runs on the latest Android 14 and has 7 years of OS and security updates. For memory, it comes with 16 GB of RAM and offers storage options of 256 GB or 512 GB.
Camera
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with a triple rear camera system which comprises a primary camera of 48 MP Quad PD wide sensor with an ƒ/1.7 aperture, offering an 82° field of view and a 1/2″ image sensor. The wide camera has functions for both optical and electronic image stabilization ensuring sharp and stable output even in harsh conditions.
Complementing the wide camera of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a 10.5 MP Dual PD ultrawide lens with auto-focus, featuring an ƒ/2.2 aperture and a wide 127° field of view. The third camera is a telephoto camera, with a 10.8 MP Dual PD sensor and ƒ/3.1 aperture, which provides a 23° field of view and supports 5x optical zoom. the Super Res Zoom feature allows for up to 20x zoom with optical quality, offering flexibility for a range of shooting scenarios.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s rear camera system has advanced features like Multi-zone LDAF (Laser Detect Auto-Focus), spectral and flicker sensors for improved colour accuracy in various lighting conditions and optical and electronic image stabilization for both wide and telephoto lenses. It is packed with shooting modes such as Night Sight for low-light photography, Astrophotography for capturing the night sky, Portrait Mode for professional-quality portraits and other features like Face Unblur, Long Exposure and Real Tone.
For video, the rear camera system has options for 4K video recording at 24/30/60 FPS and 1080p recording at the same frame rates. It also includes a suite of video features like Video Boost, Night Sight Video and Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, 10-bit HDR video, Optical Image Stabilization, Fused Video Stabilization and Cinematic Pan.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold also features two 10 MP front cameras, one on the outer display and one on the inner display, both with an ƒ/2.2 aperture and an 87° field of view. Both the front cameras are capable of 4K video recording at 30/60 FPS and 1080p recording at the same frame rates.
AI features
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is packed with AI-powered features. The inner display allows for split-screen paired apps, drag and drop photos and use Dual Screen with Google Meet, so others can see both you and what you’re viewing. Google’s AI features, such as Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, and Circle to Search, are all integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It also includes advanced photography tools like Magic Editor, Best Take, and Video Boost, enhanced by AI for capturing and editing seamlessly.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s Gemini AI allows users to chat naturally in real time, making conversations fluid and responsive. For quick recall, the Pixel Screenshots app helps users find saved details instantly, whether from messages or images. Additionally, the Circle to Search feature lets you draw a circle around text or images, even in videos, to search directly from the app.
Battery and Others
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with a 4650 mAh battery which is less than the Google Pixel Fold from last year which has 4821 mAh of battery. Even though it has a slightly less capacity battery with the new chipset and AI features, it can be expected to last longer. It supports 21W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging for added convenience.
In terms of connectivity, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has support for Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Bluetooth 5.3, and both LTE and 5G networks, ensuring fast and reliable connections across various channels. It also supports dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM) for different usage needs. Audio has been enhanced with stereo speakers, three microphones and spatial audio for an immersive sound experience. It is packed with sensors, including a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer and hall effect sensor.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is available in two colour options; Porcelain and Obsidian.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold can be expected to cost around Rs 280,000 for the 16/256GB option and Rs 295,000 for the 16/512GB option if it is launched here in Nepal.
