Mark your calendars for August 14, when the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold officially arrives, but don’t expect any surprises – everything has already been leaked.
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The wait is almost over for Google’s next foldable device, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the good news is that it’s destined for India, a welcome change from the first generation. Here’s a summary of what we know so far.
Key Highlights:
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold makes history as the first Google foldable to debut in India
- August 14 marks the Indian launch of the Pixel 9 series
- Expect a sleeker design: the new device is rumored to be thinner and lighter than its predecessor”
Google Pixel 9 series debuts in India on August 14, featuring the pioneering Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the nation’s first Google foldable. Though the teaser is vague, online leaks and rumors fill in the gaps. The official teaser confirmed that the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be deeply integrated with Google AI, Gemini. It also reveals details of the back panel. Let’s look at everything we know so far about the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.”
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s design revealed:
- Official teaser showcases a sleek design with dual-pill-shaped camera cutouts on the rear panel’s top-left corner
- Cameras are housed in a rectangular island with a metallic frame and hinge
- External display features a centered punch-hole camera and uniform bezels
- Back panel may be made of plastic, contrasting with the metallic frame and hinge
- Hinge design is revamped, bearing a closer resemblance to the OnePlus Open’s design
The company has also confirmed that the upcoming device will be deeply integrated with Google AI, Gemini. It is noteworthy that the launch of Google’s AI integrated phone is coming before Apple’s iPhone 16 series, which is expected to come with Apple Intelligence.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Leaked Features:
This new device is expected to feature a much larger display compared to its predecessor, the Google Fold. The inner display is rumoured to measure 8 inches diagonally, an upgrade from the 7.4 inches on the first foldable.
This new display will reportedly have a resolution of 2152 x 2076, peak brightness of 1,600 nits, and support a 120Hz refresh rate. The first Google Fold had a dimmer display at 1,000 nits.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also expected to be thinner and lighter than the original Pixel Fold.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Expected price
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, succeeding the original Pixel Fold, might be available in Obsidian and Porcelain colour options. The expected pricing for this foldable device is (approximately Rs 1,68,900) for the 256 GB model and (approximately Rs 1,80,500) for the 512 GB model.