Aug 14, 2024 11:16:00

Google announces 8-inch + 6.3-inch folding smartphone 'Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold'

During the 'Made by Google 2024' event, Google announced the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the successor to

the Google Pixel Fold released in 2023.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Price, specs, photos
https://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-9-pro-fold/

Introducing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Google's latest foldable smartphone

https://blog.google/intl/ja-jp/products/devices-services/pixel-9-pro-fold/

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Gemini opens the door to the future
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_9_pro_fold

As previously rumored , the Pixel 9 smartphone series was announced at Made by Google 2024. The lineup consists of four models: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, in three different sizes, plus the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a thinner, larger, and foldable smartphone equipped with the latest Google AI, with an 8-inch (2076 pixels x 2152 pixels, 373 PPI) OLED on the inside and a 6.3-inch (1080 pixels x 2424 pixels, 422 PPI) OLED on the outside. The inner display is a Super Actua Flex display, which is 80% brighter than the conventional Pixel Fold, allowing you to see the screen clearly even outdoors. In addition, the outer display uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass and has IPX8 equivalent waterproofness, which can be submerged for 30 minutes and up to 1.5m deep.

As previously reported

, all models in the Pixel 9 series are equipped with the Tensor G4 chipset , which is said to enhance performance across a variety of everyday experiences.

The rear camera is equipped with three cameras: a wide-angle camera with 48MP, aperture value f/1.7, and 82 degrees of view, an ultra-wide camera with 10.5MP, aperture value f/2.2, and 127 degrees of view with macro focus, and a telephoto camera with 10.8MP, aperture value f/3.1, and 23 degrees of view with 5x optical zoom. The front camera is 10MP, aperture value f/2.2, and 87 degrees of view. Face unlock is supported whether the device is folded or not.

In addition, by taking advantage of the large screen size when unfolded, you can watch up to four screens at the same time by selecting multi-view on YouTube TV.

The colors available are white Porcelain and black Obsidian.

Prices vary depending on storage capacity, with the 256GB model costing 257,500 yen and the 512GB model costing 277,500 yen. In addition, the Preferred Care warranty service is available for 2 years for a lump sum payment of 33,000 yen. The device will be released on September 4, 2024.

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