Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n- The Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a wider cover display that makes it feel almost like a normal smartphone when it’s closed. <\/li>\n
- Google’s 2nd gen Fold has a refined build with a squared-off hinge and solid over all feel, making it a standout from the competition. <\/li>\n
- Despite a few software-related performance issues, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold delivers great photos and impressive AI features. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
\n<\/section>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Book-style foldables just haven’t worked with the way I use a smartphone — until now. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Don’t get me wrong, I like the Galaxy Z Fold 6<\/a>, the key competition for Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold<\/a> in the North American market. It’s a solid-feeling smartphone, and this year, Samsung refined the foldable’s design in several meaningful ways. The device feels great when unfolded, but using its Cover Display remains a painfully cramped experience. Typing is annoying, browsing the internet with Firefox feels too confined, and, on top of that, the upper half of the device is oddly heavy, making it feel like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could tumble out of my hand at any moment. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The oddly named Pixel 9 Pro Fold (just call it the Fold 2, Google) solves this problem with its wider cover display and impressively thin design. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it feels exactly like a normal smartphone when it’s not unfolded, but it’s far closer than I expected. This has transformed how I use the foldable, and for the first time, I feel like I can fit a book-style foldable smartphone in my life<\/a>. <\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n While I’ll spend some time discussing the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s camera and AI features in this review, I take a much deeper dive into this functionality in my
\n Pixel 9 <\/a>
\nand
\nPixel 9 Pro<\/a>
\n series reviews. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nRecommended<\/span><\/p>\n Pixel 9 Pro Fold <\/h5>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Wider cover display<\/li>\n
- Refined, durable build<\/li>\n
- Interior screen looks great<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\nCons<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- Heavy, bulky design<\/li>\n
- Camera lags behind Pixel 9 Pro<\/li>\n
- Occasional software performance issues<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Price, availability, and specs <\/h2>\n Available now starting at $1,799 <\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- The Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a wider cover display that makes it feel almost like a normal smartphone when it’s closed. <\/li>\n
- Google’s 2nd gen Fold has a refined build with a squared-off hinge and solid over all feel, making it a standout from the competition. <\/li>\n
- Despite a few software-related performance issues, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold delivers great photos and impressive AI features. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
\n<\/section>\n
\n<\/p>\nBook-style foldables just haven’t worked with the way I use a smartphone — until now. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Don’t get me wrong, I like the Galaxy Z Fold 6<\/a>, the key competition for Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold<\/a> in the North American market. It’s a solid-feeling smartphone, and this year, Samsung refined the foldable’s design in several meaningful ways. The device feels great when unfolded, but using its Cover Display remains a painfully cramped experience. Typing is annoying, browsing the internet with Firefox feels too confined, and, on top of that, the upper half of the device is oddly heavy, making it feel like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could tumble out of my hand at any moment. <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The oddly named Pixel 9 Pro Fold (just call it the Fold 2, Google) solves this problem with its wider cover display and impressively thin design. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it feels exactly like a normal smartphone when it’s not unfolded, but it’s far closer than I expected. This has transformed how I use the foldable, and for the first time, I feel like I can fit a book-style foldable smartphone in my life<\/a>. <\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n\n \n\nWhile I’ll spend some time discussing the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s camera and AI features in this review, I take a much deeper dive into this functionality in my
\n Pixel 9 <\/a>
\nand
\nPixel 9 Pro<\/a>
\n series reviews. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n<\/picture> <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n <\/div>\nRecommended<\/span><\/p>\n
Pixel 9 Pro Fold <\/h5>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\nPros<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Wider cover display<\/li>\n
- Refined, durable build<\/li>\n
- Interior screen looks great<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\nCons<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Heavy, bulky design<\/li>\n
- Camera lags behind Pixel 9 Pro<\/li>\n
- Occasional software performance issues<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Price, availability, and specs <\/h2>\n
Available now starting at $1,799 <\/h3>\n
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