It has certainly evolved.
Folding smartphones are something between a smartphone and a tablet , and Google has announced the latest model of the Pixel Fold.
It’s called the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold . Google’s foldable smartphone has already evolved into a Pro model in its second generation, but what exactly has evolved? Let’s take a look.
1. Thinner bezels and larger, clearer displays
The biggest improvement to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold compared to the original Pixel Fold is that the display size when unfolded has increased from 7.6 inches to 8 inches .
The latest model’s aspect ratio has been changed to make the device look more square when opened , and the thinner bezels at the top and bottom improve the immersive phenomenon of entertainment media, including dramas, films, and comics.
It seems that the efficiency of tasks such as checking maps on Google Maps and surfing the web on Chrome will be improved more than ever before.
Also, what I personally like about folding smartphones is that the outer display is very useful when you want to check small pieces of information, such as the X timeline or LINE replies, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has also evolved in this area, with the outer display being increased in size to 6.3 inches, the same as the Pixel 9 / 9 Pro . Compared to the 5.8-inch original Pixel Fold, it has grown by 0.5 inches. There is no doubt that the screen is larger both inside and outside.
2. The second generation has evolved into the “thinnest folding smartphone”
People who are concerned about folding smartphones tend to worry about the thickness of the device when folded , but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently the thinnest folding smartphone (among all American-made folding smartphones, excluding the camera protrusion) . This is about to overturn the common sense that folding smartphones are thick .
When folded, the display has a thickness of 10.5 mm, and when unfolded, it is 5.1 mm. The original Pixel Fold was also quite thin (12.1mm when folded, 5.8mm when unfolded), but this one can be carried in your trouser pocket almost like a normal smartphone, which is incredibly convenient.
By the way, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold weighs 257g . The original weighed 283g, so I’m happy that it’s lighter.
3. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has some Pro features and some non-Pro features
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with the same Tensor G4 chip as the Pixel 9 Pro , which means faster web browsing and app launches ,as well as the capacity to leverage Google’s “Gemini” generation AI.
However, one thing you should know in advance is the camera performance . It shares with the Pixel 9 Pro the LDAF sensor and ultra-wide, wide-angle, and telephoto lenses, but the Pixel 9 Pro is one step ahead in terms of the number of pixels in each lens and the detailed performance , so be careful as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a difference in that area.
If you’re buying one now, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is definitely a better deal than the original.
The price of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 . the price is almost the same , so if you are considering purchasing one, the latest model is definitely a better deal. The inside and outside displays are even larger , the device is super thin, making it much easier to carry around , and you can also use the latest AI ” Gemini ” .
When I first touched the original Pixel Fold, it was the first foldable smartphone made by Google, and I was impressed by its beautiful design and the fact that it was a fun device to use . The Pixel 9 Pro Fold not only further refines these aspects, but also appears to have made a big push in terms of design and functionality compared to other companies’ foldable smartphones.
