Google has launched its latest and first foldable smartphone in the 9 series, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and has also been launched in India, as promised. It runs on the Google Tensor G4 chip, the foldable phone features a large 8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED inner display and a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED outer display. The device is protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and has an IPX8 rating, allowing it to be submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold includes a fluid-friction hinge that allows it to open fully flat, and Google claims it is the thinnest foldable phone, measuring just 5.1 mm when unfolded. It has a multi-alloy steel frame with an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminium alloy cover and a silky matte glass back.
The foldable phone is equipped with a 48MP main camera with OIS, which can also be used as a selfie camera thanks to the front display. Additionally, it includes a 10.5MP ultra-wide camera and a 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
Other features include Pro controls, Super Res Zoom up to 20x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, hands-free astrophotography, Dual Screen Preview, Tabletop mode for hands-free shots, and Made You Look. The Made You Look feature helps capture kids’ smiles by displaying an animation on the outer screen to grab their attention while taking a photo.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Specifications -
| Inner Display | 8-inch (2076 x 2152 pixels) QHD+ Super Actua Flex OLED LTPO display with 1-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2700 nits peak brightness, Ultra Thin Glass protection |
| Outer Display | 6.3-inch (1080 x 2424 pixels) FHD+ Actua OLED display with 60-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2700 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 processor with Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM/Storage | 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14, 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP rear camera with 1/2″ Sony IMX787 sensor, OIS, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, LDAF, 10.5MP 127° Ultra-wide camera with 1/3.2″ Samsung 3LU sensor, f/2.2 aperture, macro option, 10.8MP 5x telephoto camera with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, f/3.1 aperture, OIS, 20x digital zoom, 10-bit HDR recording, 4K 60 fps video recording |
| Front Camera | 10.5MP 92.8° front and inner cameras with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Water-resistant (IPX8) |
| Dimensions | 155.2 x 77.1mm (150.2mm unfolded) x 10.5mm (5.1mm unfolded) |
| Weight | 257g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11be (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, USB Type C 3.2, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4,650mAh battery with wired fast charging, wireless charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The price of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Rs. 1,72,999 for the 256GB model in India. In the U.S., it is priced at USD 1,799 (approximately Rs. 1,50,935). The company has announced that the device will be available later this year, though the exact release date has not been disclosed.
