We're less than two weeks away from Google's next Pixel event, but that hasn't stopped insiders from flooding the internet with new leaks, and the company is also teasing its next-gen devices.
Now, according to Android Headlines, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will have an interesting design, as it will simultaneously be one of the thinnest and heaviest foldable smartphones on the market.
Their source claims the device measures “155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm when [closed] and 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm when [open].” When folded, it’s 1.6mm thinner than the first Pixel Fold, and unfolded it’s 0.7mm thinner. The report claims the upcoming foldable even lost a bit of weight, coming in at 257g, nearly 30g lighter than the previous generation.
However, as mentioned above, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will still be one of the heaviest contemporary foldables. Android Headlines notes that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open weigh less, at just 239g each.
Big screen phone
Not only is the phone lighter than before, but it will also have “the largest display ever for a foldable” when it launches. The post says the internal display will be an “8-inch Super Actua Flex Display” capable of reaching a peak brightness of up to 2,700 nits. Currently, the most recent foldable with the largest internal display is the Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 at 7.98 inches, though if you look at older models, the MIX Fold 2 is even larger at 8.02 inches.
On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's outer display is a 6.3-inch Actua Display. It's certainly larger than the Pixel Fold's, but it's not an industry behemoth. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a similarly sized outer display.
Now, you might be wondering, “What’s the catch?” Did Google make significant compromises during development to achieve a large but light foldable phone? Looking at the leaks, there don’t seem to be any major drawbacks, as far as we can tell. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be one of the heavier options among its contemporaries, but it still weighs less than the Pixel Fold.
Another report from Android Headlines claims that the smartphone houses a 4,560mAh battery, which could be the smallest in the Pixel 9 series. It’s said to last 24 hours on a single charge, though with Extreme Battery Saver, that figure extends to 72 hours. That’s not a bad battery life, but the other three may outperform it, as they can hit 100 hours with the same mode.
Additionally, the foldable is rumored to have limited storage capacity, maxing out at 512GB, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL may offer a full terabyte of space.
As always, it's worth taking this information with a grain of salt. We won't know how the slim design or massive internal display will affect the smartphone until we get our hands on it and Google reveals all the details. Stay tuned for our coverage of the August 13 launch event.
Until then, check out TechRadar's list of the best Pixel phones for 2024.
