The New Pixel 9 Pro Fold: What's Changed?

A Fresh Start for Google’s Foldable

The original Pixel Fold didn’t meet Google’s expectations. While it had some good features, consumers didn’t respond well to it. Now, Google is aiming for a comeback with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and even the name suggests a new approach this year.

Major Upgrades Over the First Fold

• Better Displays: Both the inner and outer screens are larger and improved.
• Newer Chipset: The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a chipset that’s two generations newer.
• Updated Cameras: The camera hardware has been upgraded, and Google, being a software-focused company, has added some new features that aren’t listed in the specs.

The Biggest Display Yet?

Google claims that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the largest screen on a smartphone at 8.0 inches when unfolded. While it surpasses phones like the Honor Magic V3 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, the vivo X Fold3 Pro slightly edges it out with a screen size of 8.03 inches.

A New Design Approach

• Larger Display, Different Ratios: With the increased display size, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold now has more familiar aspect ratios on both screens, making it feel more like a normal smartphone when folded.
• Sleeker Design: The new model is lighter and thinner compared to last year’s more compact and boxy Pixel Fold.

Triple-Camera Setup

Despite the thinner body, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold packs a powerful triple-camera system:

• 48MP Main Camera
• 10.8MP Periscope Telephoto (5x optical zoom)
• 10.5MP Ultrawide Camera
• Updated Selfie Cameras: There’s also an upgrade to the selfie cameras.

How Does It Compare to Other Foldables?

While the new Pixel Fold has a lot to offer, especially in terms of camera quality, how it compares to other foldables on the market remains to be seen.

This new model brings significant improvements, but it’s up to the users to decide if these changes are for the better.