Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold USPs

The new Fold smartphone by Google has several unique selling points (USPs) that make it stand out in the foldable phone market:

• A Large, immersive Display: It features an 8-inch main display, which is the largest in its class, providing an immersive viewing experience.
• Durable Design: The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a more durable re-design compared to its predecessor, making it more robust for everyday use. The aluminum frame, Victus 2 Glass protection IPX8 water-resistant rating, and better hinge development give better assurance of durability.
• Advanced AI Features: It includes advanced AI features like Pixel Studio, Add Me, and Gemini Live, enhancing user experience with smarter functionalities.
• Camera Upgrades: While the camera improvements are minor, they still offer better performance than the previous model.
• Comfortable Form Factor: The device is remarkably light and thin (weighs 257g and measures 5.1mm thick when unfolded), making it comfortable to hold and use.
• Performance: Powered by the Tensor G4 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM, it offers significant speed and power efficiency improvements.
• Improved Battery Life: The battery life has been extended, allowing for longer usage without frequent charging. Pixel 9 Pro Fold battery is at 4,650mAh, offering 16 hours of typical use.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Features, Technical Specifications, and Price in Kenya

Detailed Product Description

Google invested heavily in R&D, innovation, and technology to develop their second foldable phone Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Fold came after Google’s first fold device, the Pixel Fold was released back on 27 June 2023. Pixel Fold 9 Pro Fold is much improved with new features and improved performance, as Google pushes to dominate the high-end market and leadership in innovation.

What is all the buzz with Google’s new foldable, flagship smartphone?

Design and Build

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has undergone a significant redesign compared to its predecessor, the Pixel Fold.  It is thinner and lighter than the previous model, making it more comfortable to hold and use. The device uses high-quality materials, giving it a premium feel. The sides are flat but rounded, enhancing grip and comfort. Display-wise, it features a larger 6.3-inch cover screen, similar to the regular Pixel 9, which makes it more practical for everyday use when folded. The hinge has been strengthened, contributing to a more robust and reliable folding mechanism. Despite being lighter, it remains one of the heaviest foldables at 257g. Comparatively, the Pixel Fold weighed 286g, the Galaxy Fold 6 weighs 239g, and the OnePlus V Fold 5G weighs 238g.

Design Improvements

• Practicality: The new design is more practical, resembling a regular smartphone when closed, which is a departure from the passport-like shape of the Pixel Fold.
• Comfort: The changes in dimensions and weight distribution make Pixel 9 Pro Fold one of the most comfortable foldable to use, easily rivaling Galaxy Fold 6.

Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s redesign focuses on improving usability and comfort, making it a strong contender in the foldable phone market.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Display

As a foldable device, it has a dual display.

Interior Display

It features an 8-inch LTPO OLED panel with a resolution of 2076 x 2152 pixels. This display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, and can reach a peak brightness of 2700 nits. The massive, immersive, tablet-like display provides a tablet-like experience as you browse the internet, navigate through the apps, and play your favorite games. Comparatively, Galaxy Fold 6 offers a 7.6-inch display, which is lesser compared to the larger and more immersive OLED display on Google’s foldable flagship device.

External Display

When folded, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a 6.3-inch cover display, which is as impressive as the main display. The external screen makes it convenient for quick tasks without unfolding the device. With a similar size and specs and most smartphones available today, the OLED display is characterized by:

• Refresh Rate: 120Hz
• HDR
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Resolution: 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 422 ppi
• Brightness: 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)

When in transit or busy running through your tasks, the 6.3-inch folded phone works just fine enabling you to pick up, make calls, effectively communicate, and even browse through the internet. Unfolding the device provides even a bigger screen and the freedom to do more on a split screen.

Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold holds up with its improved design, making it more comfortable to use compared to its predecessor, the Pixel Fold. The hinge mechanism has also been enhanced, allowing the device to unfold completely flat. Complete with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IPX8 water-resistant rating, durability is guaranteed as you explore the uniqueness this premium foldable phone offers.

Performance

OS

The handset runs on Android 14, with up to 7 major Android upgrades. It is powered by Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) chipset. Enjoy great features and apps on the Google ecosystem, with readily available Android upgrades (an advantage you only enjoy with Google handsets).

Chipset

Google Tensor G4 chipset, built on a 4-nanometer process, is an improvement to the Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) on Pixel Fold. It delivers better performance, among other characteristics that define it

• High Performance and Efficiency: It features an 8-core CPU configuration with 1 Cortex-X4 core at 3.1 GHz, 3 Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A520 cores at 1.92 GHz. This setup provides a balanced mix of high performance and energy efficiency.
• Graphics: It includes the Mali-G715 MP7 GPU, which enhances gaming and graphical performance.
• Enhanced AI and Machine Learning: The chipset integrates a 3^rd Gen Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), which significantly boosts AI and machine learning capabilities.
• Connectivity: The Tensor G4 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and 5G connectivity, ensuring fast and reliable wireless communication. Thus you enjoy faster and more efficient connectivity and communications with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold powered on.
• Multimedia: It supports 8K video capture at 30 FPS and 4K video capture at 120 FPS, making it ideal for high-resolution video recording and playback.
• Power Efficiency: With up to 20% improved power efficiency compared to the G2 processor, the Tensor G4 is designed to extend battery life for various everyday tasks
• Security: Leveraging Google’s in-house security features, the Tensor G4 enhances device security and privacy.

Storage

Notably, the device does not support additional memory. The 256GB 16GB RAM / 512GB 16GB RAM are quite sufficient for efficient operations, and meeting your storage needs.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Camera Set up

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features an advanced camera setup to deliver high-quality photos and videos. Google left nothing to chance when it came to creating a versatile and enhanced camera that meets users’ demands.

Rear Cameras

• Main Camera: 48MP wide-angle lens
• Ultrawide Camera: 10.5MP with Macro Focus support
• Telephoto Camera: 10.8MP with 5x optical zoom and up to 20x AI-powered Super Res digital zoom

The rear camera’s key features include Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, and Zoom Enhance for the best photography experience. Besides, you can record 4K, 1080p videos with the gyro-EIS, OIS ensuring you capture stable, quality images as you record.

Front Cameras

• Selfie Cameras: 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94″, PDAF

Identical on both the folded and unfolded screens, capable of recording 4K video at 60 frames per second

Key Features

• Macro Focus: Available on the ultrawide camera for detailed close-up shots
• AI Enhancements: Improved photo and video quality with AI-powered features

Connectivity and Communications Support

Connectivity Features

• 5G Support: This is a 5G-enabled handset. Powered by Tensor G4 chipset, Google’s new Fold flagship provides fast GSM connectivity (HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G) for fast uploading/downloading of large files. Supporting twin SIM Cards, you have options depending on your network carrier to connect with the rest of the world.
• Wi-Fi 6E: Enhanced Wi-Fi performance with support for the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard.
• Bluetooth 5.3: Improved connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3, offering better range and lower power consumption.
• NFC: For contactless payments and quick data transfers.
• USB-C 3.2: Fast data transfer and charging via the USB-C 3.2 port.

Communication Support

• Satellite Connectivity: The Pixel 9 Pro Fold includes support for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), enabling satellite-based communication for emergencies.
• Dual SIM: Supports both physical SIM and eSIM, allowing for flexibility in managing multiple phone numbers.
• VoLTE and VoWiFi: Voice over LTE and Voice over Wi-Fi for clearer calls and better coverage.
• Loudspeaker: yes, with stereo speakers.