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Google Pixel Fold
- SoC
- Google Tensor G2
- Display
- RAM
- 12GB
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB
- Battery
- 4,821mAh
- Ports
- USB-C
- Operating System
- Android 14
- Front camera
- 8MP f/2.0 (84° FOV) inner selfie camera, 9.5MP f/2.2 (84° FOV) outer selfie camera
- Connectivity
- NFC, UWB
- Dimensions
- Folded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm, Open: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm
- Colors
- Obsidian, Porcelain
- Weight
- 283g
- IP Rating
- IPX8
- Brand
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Foldable makers, you need to spice up your software
If we're paying upwards of $1,000 more, we should get a better experience
It’s been almost five years since the announcement of the original Samsung Galaxy Fold. And in that time, we’ve seen countless foldable entries from Samsung, Google, and even OnePlus, not to mention numerous devices from overseas. While the hardware improves with every new version, the software experience lags woefully behind. Companies seem hyper-focused on new hardware features and improved reliability (which is important), but they forget that the UX is also a significant piece of the puzzle. If foldables continue to demand a steep premium over regular slab devices, manufacturers need to spice it up a bit and offer something more than the status quo.
The Pixel Fold 2's leaked redesign sees Google trading originality for a safe bet
It feels like all foldables are doomed to follow in the footsteps of traditional smartphones
It was easy to call 2023 the year of foldables, especially if you're living in North America. While the rest of the world drowned in options — from ultra-thin slabs to offerings cheaper than the Galaxy S24 Ultra — the US spent the last several years stuck with Samsung, a couple of dated Motorola devices, and not much else. And while it was great to see the Razr return in its best form yet, it was OnePlus and Google's entries into book-style foldables that really made this particular product category feel more robust than ever.
Google's foldable prototype 'Jumbojack' listed for sale online
This Samsung-Google Frankenfold was never meant to see the light of day
When it comes to new technological philosophies, such as foldable smartphones, it’s integral to create a proof of concept device to not only pin down easy-to-spot bugs and fixes, but to show to potential partners in the industry. After all, there’s no sense in manufacturing millions of units before creating one — or multiple — prototypes. Once said devices are ready for sale, though, prototypes become nothing more than an expensive piece of history to show the path taken towards the end result. Sometimes, those prototypes end up in the wrong (or, depending on your perspective, the right) person’s hands and end up for sale online. That’s exactly what just happened with “Jumbojack,” the prototype that Google created to test its foldable technology.
The Pixel Fold might borrow a screen lock trick from the OnePlus Open
Code discovered in Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 hints at a new cover screen gesture
The Pixel Fold is Google’s first attempt at making a foldable phone, so it makes sense that the device lacks some of the bells and whistles that some other foldable phones ship with. Fortunately, missing software features can always be introduced through updates, and the Pixel Fold has already received several of those. One feature missing on the Pixel Fold is a setting to control when to continue apps on the cover screen, but it looks like this functionality is in the works, according to code we discovered in today’s Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 release.
First Pixel Fold 2 leaks show a radical new design for Google's foldable
And it's pulling some inspiration from the OnePlus Open
When it comes to Pixel rumors, things tend to move fast. Just a few days ago, the Pixel Fold 2 — a potential successor to Google's flawed first-gen foldable — largely existed in wishlist form, the dreams of reviewers and Android users everywhere without much pointing to what's next for the form factor. Now, on top of a leak suggesting the Pixel Fold 2 will skip over Tensor G3 entirely, we're looking at what could be the first image of this year's foldable, and it looks completely different from what you might expect.
How to force apps to go full screen on a Google Pixel Tablet or Pixel Fold
Give that small phone app a big screen makeover
The Google Pixel Tablet and Google Pixel Fold are ambitious devices by Google designed to push the boundaries of what we thought was possible. They offer great features out of the box, but a few things can't be solved without support from the app developer community. The Pixel Fold is one of the best foldable phones, but many apps don't properly support the new form factor. This guide shows you how to change the aspect ratio of your apps if they don't scale correctly on these new larger-screen displays.
The Pixel Fold marks Google’s entry into the exciting foldable phone space, and though it's not quite perfect, it's still some of Google's best hardware on the market. The Pixel Fold has the usual USB-C port with up to 30W wired charging speeds, but it also supports wireless charging at up to 7.5W. That opens it up to the convenience of wireless charging, where you don't have to deal with cables or risk damaging the USB-C port with daily plugins. The Pixel Fold can hit the 7.5W speed when using the official Google Pixel Stand, and it otherwise rests back on 5W charging with third-party Qi wireless charging options. There are countless wireless chargers on the market, but we've pared things down to list only the best of the best when it comes to wireless charging for your Pixel Fold.
Which book-style foldable has the best battery life?
Can the $1,000 Tecno Phantom V Fold compete against competition from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus?
Since the early days of phones — with the Nokia 9XXX Communicator range — big and thick devices have always been correlated with good battery life. As smartphones took over the scene and multi-day battery life disappeared, the adage that a big phone meant a big battery continued to apply, especially as product lineups like the Galaxy Note (and its successors, like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra) brought larger batteries back into the mix.
I'm a foldable fan, but cases and accessories still need a lot of work
Even the thinnest case can make a foldable feel unwieldy
While 2023 was a big year for phones across the board, the most significant changes came to folding phones. More and more brands hopped onto the foldable train this year, with the US market finally getting some much-needed competition for Samsung. But even with all the innovation and growth in the space, folding phones are still on the chunky side (aside from the impossibly thin Honor Magic V2, of course — a phone that will never touch down in the US).
AP's top tips and tricks for perfect photos on your new Google Pixel Fold
The bendy form factor has its advantages
The Google Pixel Fold is among the best foldable smartphones you can buy. It brings a distinctive design, top-notch performance, and quality cameras. While the hardware in the Pixel Fold's cameras isn't as good as the latest Pixel 8 Pro, Google's software magic and image processing prowess make for a better camera experience.
I went to the world's tallest building to see if a foldable can beat the iPhone's camera
Can the OnePlus Open, Pixel Fold, or Galaxy Z Fold 5 take home the gold medal?
A phone is more than just a camera, and the best foldable phones aren’t particularly known for their camera prowess, but I often get asked whether the camera is good enough to justify the price. That classic adage that the best camera is the one you have on you hold true, but which foldable phone has the best camera, and how big is the trade-off compared to my pick for the best all-around smartphone camera, the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Google Pixel Fold: The 8 best features according to AP's editors
The Pixel Fold offers some unique and powerful features
The Pixel Fold is Google's first foldable. It has unique features that help it stand out from the competition. While we noted glaring hardware and software issues in our Google Pixel Fold review, it has plenty of standout features that make this a good first attempt from Google.
With the Pixel Fold, Google has finally made its entry into the arena of foldable smartphones. The Google Pixel Fold, boasting design language that mirrors the standard Pixel series, is a premium device with everything from a class-leading camera experience to lengthy software support. Then there's the 7.6-inch foldable OLED panel, which is complemented by a 5.8-inch OLED cover display. Together, these two screens are the biggest highlights of Google's foldable, and make it one of the best foldable phones currently available.
I'm convinced the OnePlus Open is the most complete foldable vision to date
It isn't perfect, but the OnePlus Open is the closest we've gotten yet
If you live in the US and have been holding out for a folding phone option other than Samsung, 2023 was your year. While it isn't like Samsung's fifth-gen foldables completely failed in their efforts — the devices are still some of the best foldable phones you can buy — it kept on a steady path with little variation. This would have probably been okay had the likes of Google, Motorola, and OnePlus not joined (or rejoined, in the case of Motorola) the game.
OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold: All folds are not created equal
Both devices may fold but that's about where the similarities end
The OnePlus Open and Google Pixel Fold provide much-needed competition to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the United States. While the OnePlus Open gives users a similar experience to the Fold 5, the Pixel Fold’s landscape-dominant orientation differs from what we are used to. With that in mind, let’s discuss which device is ideal for you.
The Google Pixel Fold drops to its lowest price yet for Black Friday
Google's first foldable is $400 cheaper until Cyber Monday
There's still over a week left before Black Friday itself arrives, but the deals have already started in force, with Black Friday Google deals among the best we've seen so far.
5 things Google and Samsung need to learn from the OnePlus Open
It's not perfect, but the OnePlus Open should be a wake up call to the competition
Although the OnePlus Open is the company's first foldable, realistically, it's a third-generation device, with Oppo’s Find N series paving the way. Even still, the Open features improvements that top the fifth-generation Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and add functionality that Google Pixel Fold users could only currently dream of. The OnePlus Open earns its status as a great foldable phone because it feels like it was designed and engineered by people who learned from previous foldable mistakes. And while the creature comforts might seem small, the result is definitely more impactful than the sum of their parts.
Google Pixel Fold: Price, specs, news, and features
Everything you need to know about Google's first crack at a folding phone
Google finally unveiled the Pixel Fold at Google I/O 2023, its first folding phone that goes head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Like Samsung's flagship foldable, this device is a book-style folding phone that has a regular smartphone-like screen on the front and a tablet-like display on the inside. But unlike that model, it uses a completely different aspect ratio to make the device wide and short.
Google Pixel Fold vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Stick with the slab
Now might not be the time for early adoption of the young Pixel Fold
With years of refinements and a host of novel features under its belt, Google's now responsible for some of the most advanced smartphones on the market. Its 2022 flagship Pixel 7 Pro proved a winner in nearly every aspect, much like the Pixel 8 Pro after it.
Google's next foldable Pixel could be a Galaxy Z Flip challenger
The updated Pixel Buds app hints at a new foldable device codenamed 'Comet'
The Google Pixel Fold is only a few months old, but Google already seems to be thinking about its next foldable phone. It wouldn't be surprising if we see another foldable Pixel soon anyway, since Google had a prototype of another foldable device that it decided not to release because it wasn't up to par, as revealed by Ivy Ross, the company's vice president and head of design for hardware, in a podcast in May. Now, a new piece of evidence uncovers the codename for the next foldable Pixel.