The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold could be the thinnest and largest foldable phone when it hits the market
Google’s next Pixel event is less than two weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped insiders from flooding the internet with new leaks, as well as teasing the company’s next-generation devices.
Now, according to Android HeadlinesThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets an interesting design as it is simultaneously one of the thinnest and heaviest foldable smartphones on the market.
Their source claims the device measures “155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5mm” [closed] and 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm when [open].” When folded, it’s 1.6mm thinner than the first Pixel Fold, and when unfolded, it’s 0.7mm thinner. The report says the next foldable even shed a little weight, at 257g, nearly 30g lighter than the previous generation.
As noted, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will still be one of the heavier foldable phones today, however. Android Headlines points out that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open both weigh less, at just 239 grams apiece.
Large screen phone
Not only will the phone be lighter than before, but it will also reportedly have “the largest display for a foldable” when it launches. The publication says that the inner screen will be an “8-inch Super Actua Flex Display” that can reach a peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits. Currently, the most recent foldable phone with the largest inner screen is the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 at 7.98 inches, but if you look at older models, the MIX Fold 2 is even larger at 8.02 inches.
On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s outer screen is a 6.3-inch Actua Display. It’s certainly larger than the Pixel Fold, but it’s no industry behemoth. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 has an outer screen of the same size.
Now, you might be thinking, “What’s the catch?” Did Google make any serious compromises during development to create a large yet lightweight foldable? Judging by the leaks, there doesn’t seem to be any major downsides, as far as we can tell. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be one of the heavier options among its contemporaries, but even then it will still weigh less than the Pixel Fold.
Another report from Android Headlines The Pixel 9 series claims that the smartphone has a 4,560mAh battery, which could be the smallest in the Pixel 9 series. It is said to last for 24 hours on a single charge, though that increases to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver enabled. That’s not a bad battery life, but the other three may do better, considering they can reach 100 hours in the same mode.
Additionally, the foldable phones are said to come with limited storage, maxing out at 512GB, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL could potentially offer a full terabyte of space.
As always, take this information with a grain of salt. We won’t know how the sleek design or the massive internal display will affect the smartphone until we get our hands on it and Google spills the beans. Stay tuned for our coverage of the launch event on August 13.
In the meantime, check out TechRadar’s list of the best Pixel phones for 2024.
