Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Brilliant screen for games and video ; Versatile and fun camera ; Long software update commitment ; Superb build and design ; Thin and well-balanced ; Free year of Gemini Advanced

Slow charging ; Heavy ; Expensive

“The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is an entertainment powerhouse. It's a truly excellent foldable and one I think you'll love.”

One of the brightest displays on a foldable.

Thick bezels, polarizing back design.

In conclusion, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold faces stiff competition at its premium price point, it offers a strong overall package. It may not introduce groundbreaking innovations, but for those looking for a reliable foldable with long-term software...

The updated design really works ; Great software ; Strong main camera ; Very bright screens

Camera system inferior to Pixel 9 Pro ; Display crease is very visible ; Slow charging

As unique as its predecessor was, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a welcome reboot that is so much nicer to use for extended periods. Both screens are (mostly) great, the build is thinner and lighter and everything just feels more high-end.

Largest and brightest internal display betters its competition ; Decent levels of power without overheating, strong battery life ; Design akin to a normal flagship when folded makes for easy use

Doesn't get the Pixel 9 Pro XL's improved cameras ; Software doesn't leverage multi-tasking, AI has a way to go ; Rounded screen corners and camera island may split opinion

Don't think of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold as simply an upgrade over the original Google foldable – this is a completely rethought and redesigned phone that's a giant leap forward, making it the best foldable that (lots of) money can buy. Sure, a foldable...

This foldable comes with its tradeoffs: the downgraded camera hardware; durability concerns; and oh yeah, the eighteen hundred US dollars it costs. But I think Google made the right tradeoffs here to optimize the inner screen experience. It’s an...

Front screen feels like a normal phone. 8-inch inner screen looks spectacular and is great for split-screen apps. Thinner and lighter (but still a bit heavy). Good performance, smart software, and reliable battery life.

Missing features from the Pixel 9 Pro. Might not work on your wireless charger. Annoying sounds. Stupid expensive.

Thinnest foldable you can buy (depending on where you live) ; Biggest screen ever crammed into a phone ; Amazing design fulfills the foldable promise

AI features make horrible images with no indication it’s AI ; Seriously, I made a Pooh bear doing drugs off of Eeyore ; Has nobody considered that this AI stuff is really bad?!

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is my favorite new foldable phone, and it’s all about the way it looks and feels. It looks like a normal phone, it feels thin and not bulky, and it’s incredibly fun, whether I keep it open or closed. The AI features are powerful –...

Wider cover display ; Refined, durable build ; Interior screen looks great

Heavy, bulky design ; Camera lags behind Pixel 9 Pro ; Occasional software performance issues

Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold aims to solve the original Pixel Fold's key issues thanks to its thinner and lighter design, Tensor G4 chip and more fluid hinge.

Full Pixel 9 experience on the outside ; Expanded Pixel 9 experience inside ; Cameras aren't exactly like other 9 Pros, but they're still great ; Industrial Design is on-point ; Feels robust enough to use without fear of accidental damage ; 120Hz...

Considerable cost ; Some features lesser than those of other Pixel 9 Pro devices ; Gets a little warm when playing games in unfolded mode ; 120Hz refresh, bright screen drain battery quick