The Google Pixel Fold was announced at I/O 2023 on Thursday as the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone. Google claims this is one of the thinnest foldables on the market. It has a Galaxy Fold4-like design language in that it opens and closes like a book. There’s a punch-hole cover display, a 7.6-inch flexible display, and a multi-purpose hinge design.
Google says the Pixel Fold has a durable hinge and its design allows you to use the device in multiple ways while taking pictures and even communicating with people. Google has, of course, introduced some foldable-specific software features, such as Dual Screen Interpreter Mode that enables real-time live translation between two people using the two displays.
Google Pixel Fold price, availability
- The Google Pixel Fold is priced at USD 1,799 (approx Rs 1,47,000)
- You can pre-order the Pixel Fold in the US starting today, and customers can get a Pixel Watch for free.
- The Pixel Fold will ship to customers in June.
Has Google launched the Pixel Fold in India?
No, Google has not launched the Pixel Fold in India yet. The foldable phone will be available in the US, Germany, Japan, and the UK. There is no word yet on whether the company plans to bring the foldable phone to the country. Only the Pixel 7a has been released in India for now.
Google Pixel Fold specifications
- Display: 5.8-inch cover display and 7.6-inch flexible screen. Both are OLED panels with 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: The foldable phone is powered by the Tensor G2 chip
- RAM: The device comes in a single 12GB RAM variant
- Storage: The Pixel Fold will be offered in 256GB or 512GB of storage
- Cameras: There are two 8.3MP cameras (one on the cover screen and one on the inner display. You get a 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.8MP triple rear camera system.
- Camera features: The Pixel Fold gets Super Res Zoom with 5x optical zoom, Real Tone, Night Sight, Portrait photography, and 10-bit HDR Video
- Battery: A 4,800mAh battery is housed inside the Pixel Fold that supports 30W charging
- IP rating: The Pixel Fold is IPX8 rated for water resistance
- OS: Google’s foldable phone ships with Android 13 and will get updated to Android 14 later this year.
