Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Width: 77.1mm (3.04in) Released: Sep 2024
Form: FOLD
5+6+13+12+9+5+3+0+5+0 = 58
OH Rank & Score
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is #197 on OH Rank with a score of 58, independently rated across ten fixed categories.
Key Facts
ChipsetTensor G3
Battery4650 mAh
Charging21W charging
Screen brightness2000 nits
Screen resolution400 ppi
Main camera48MP main camera
FOLD * TOP Software* TOP SelfieMidrange
Score Breakdown
Editorial
In a change of direction, Google abandoned their first Fold's proportions (shorter and wider outer screen) for proportions that match other book-like foldable phones. 9 Pro Fold comes with a newer Tensor chip (4nm), smaller battery and (mostly) the same imaging setup.
Pros & Cons
PROs
excellent build, >2000nits bright >400ppi 120Hz OLED outer screen and >2000nits 380ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED inner screen with HDR10+, immersible IPX8 protection, very average imaging from a 48MP 25mm OIS main + 10.5MP 112mm OIS tele + 10.5MP ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, average performance from the 2 10MP 23mm PDAF selfie cameras (but you can use the main setup), average video recording, a promise of 7 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port and Satellite SOS Service option
CONs
chunky bezels on both screens, mediocre Tensor G3 with UFS 3.1 performance, 24hr endurance (outer screen, will last less if you use the inner screen too) 4650mAh lithium battery with >90min slow 21W (7.5W wireless) charging, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality
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