After so many rumors, speculations and leaks, the Google foldable smartphone in question is finally out. The Pixel Fold was launched during the Google I/O conference earlier yesterday. It arrives with a compact form factor that distinguishes it from Samsung Galaxy Z Fold lineup. The foldable gets a durable hinge and is powered by the Tensor G2 chip under the hood. There’s a triple camera setup on the rear, headlined by a 48MP main sensor.
Starting with its design, the Pixel Fold gets a small form factor and its rear looks very similar to Pixel 7 Pro. There’s a glossy glass back panel and a shiny camera bar. However, the camera bar is not edge-to-edge and it looks like a large bump.
On the front, you get thick but symmetrical bezels that also house the front camera. The foldable is using a new teardrop hinge mechanism to minimize the visible display crease.
Moving to the specs, the Pixel Fold gets a 5.8-inch 120Hz OLED cover screen with a 2092×1080 resolution and a 7.6-inch OLED foldable display with a 2208×1840 resolution.
It is powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G2 chipset, similar to the latest Pixel 7 series. It is offered with 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of UFS3.1 internal memory.
For photography, the device features a 48MP f/1.7 main camera, a 10.8MP f/3.05 5x zoom telephoto camera, a 10.8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera with a 121.1-degree field of view, and a 9.5MP f/2.2 outer selfie shooter. There’s also an 8MP f/2.0 inner selfie camera.
The device packs a large 4,821mAh battery, which is more than what the competition offers. It supports both wired and wireless charging.
Google Pixel Fold Specifications
Display
- Main Display: 7.6-inch (1840 x 2208 pixels) 6:5 aspect ratio OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 380 PPI, up to 1450 nits peak brightness, Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer
- Cover Display: 5.8-inch (1080 x 2092 pixels) 17.4:9 aspect ratio FHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 408 PPI, up to 1550 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
Processor: Google Tensor G2 processor with Titan M2 security chip
RAM/Storage: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
OS: Android 13
SIM: Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)
Main Cameras:
- 48MP rear camera with 1/2″ sensor f/1.7 aperture, OIS, CLAF, 10.8MP 121.1° Ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 10.8MP telephoto camera with f/3.05 aperture, 5x optical zoom, 20x Super Res zoom, LDAF sensor, 4K video recording
Selfie Cameras:
- 9.5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 8MP front camera for inner display with Æ’/2.0 aperture
Fingerprint scanner: Yes, Side-mounted
Multimedia: USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
IP Ratings: Water-resistant (IPX8)
Dimensions: 139.7mm x 79.5mm (158.7mm unfolded) x 12.1mm (5.8mm unfolded)
Weight: 283g
Network/Connectivity: 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.2 gen 2, NFC
Battery: 4821mAh with over 24 hours of battery life, up to 72 hours with extreme battery saver, 30W wired charging, wireless charging
Google Pixel Fold Price and Availability
The Pixel Fold will be available in the US with a starting price tag of $1,799. The 512GB variant will cost you whopping $1,919. It will be offered in Obsidian and Porcelain colors and can be pre-ordered starting today at the Google Store.
Those who’ll pre-order will get a free Google Pixel Watch worth $349. Shipping will begin on June 27. Notably, the Pixel Fold will only be sold in United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.
