Google Pixel Fold 12GB/256GB

Google Pixel Fold 12GB/256GB has a 7.6-inch foldable screen and a small 5.8-inch outer screen with an OLED panel on both screens and a 120Hz refresh rate, while Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protect the cover display, and the inner display has Ultra Thin Glass with a protective plastic layer. The Pixel Fold is powered by the latest Google Tensor G2 processor with Mali-G710 MC10 GPU and the Titan M2 Security chip.

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The phone has 12GB RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage, it runs on Android 13, and all this is powered by a 4821 mAh battery with 30W fast and wireless charging. It has a triple rear camera setup where a 48MP primary camera with OIS, and also use as a selfie camera since there is a screen on the front, along with a 10.8MP ultra-wide camera and a 10.8 MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel Fold comes in the colors Porcelain, Obsidian.

Google Pixel Fold specs & price in Kenya

Brand	Google
Model	Pixel Fold
Announced	2023, May 10
Released	June, May 10
Operating System	Android 13
Chipset	Google Tensor G2 (4 nm)
CPU Speed	Octa-core (2×2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G710 MC10
Storage	256GB/512GB
RAM	12GB
Card Slot	No
Rear Camera	48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.8 MP
Front Camera	Front camera: 8 MP Cover camera: 9.5 MP
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Sim Card	Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Weight	283 g (9.98 oz)
Dimensions	Unfolded: 158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8 mm Folded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm
Screen Resolution	Main Display: 1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density) Cover display: 1080 x 2092 pixels
Display Type	Main Display: Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak) Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display Size	Main Display: 7.6 inches, 183.3 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) Cover display: 5.8 inches, 1080 x 2092 pixels, 17.4:9 ratio, 408 ppi
3.5mm jack	No
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Radio	No
Sensor	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer,Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery	Li-Po 4821 mAh, non-removable
Fast Charging	Fast charging 30W USB Power Delivery 3.0
Colors	Porcelain, Obsidian

Similarities and differences between Google Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 4

	Google Pixel Fold	Galaxy Z Fold 4
Operating System	Android 13	Upgradable to Android 13 OS
Folded Screen Size	5.8 inches	6.2 inches
Unfolded screen size	7.6 inches	7.6 inches
Screen Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Resolution	1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density)	2316 x 904, 402ppi
Dimensions	139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm	155.1 x 67.1 x 15.8 (hinge) – 14.2 (unfolding side) mm
Weight	283g	263g
Processor	Google Tensor G2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1
RAM and ROM	12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB ROM	12GB RAM, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB ROM
MAIN Camera	48 MP + 10.8 MP + 10.8 MP	50MP + 12MP + 10MP
Video	Up to 4K	Up to 8K
Stylus Support	No	Yes
Colors	Obsidian, porcelain	Gray-green, phantom black, beige, and burgundy

Physical Attributes of Google Pixel Fold

Pixel is a large, outstanding, remarkable, foldable smartphone developed and owned by Google. Announced on 10^th May and to be released officially on 27^th June, Pixel Fold is a marvel of design, performance and functionality, all wrapped in packaging as a modern-day device. It easily matches Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and rivals other fold phones such as Tecno Phantom V Fold, Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, and Samsung Galaxy Fold.

When unfolded, the smartphone measures 158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8 mm. When folded, it measures 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm. Its slim appearance at 5.8mm is notable when unfolded. By weight, it is a massive 283g, weighty and could make you uncomfortable if you are not used to handling such a large and heavy phone. When folded, you can take it comfortably with one hand. However, you will need two arms to use the phone properly because it unfolds as a tablet with a 7.6-inch cross-dimension.

The foldable handset is made of a Gorilla Glass Victus glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), and aluminum frame. Google Pixel Fold is a dual SIM phone, supporting Nano-SIM and eSIM. It is dust and water-resistant, with IPX8 water-resistant rating. The handset comes in Porcelain and Obsidian colours.

A Large, immersive, Cinematic Display

Unfold a beautiful, immersive display with the Pixel Fold. From movie time to video calls, see it all on a magnificent 7.6″ OLED display while the dynamic refresh rate keeps your content smooth from beginning to end. The device consists of 2 displays.

Foldable Display

The foldable display comprises 7.6-inch OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), and 1450 nits (peak). The 7.6 inches, 183.3 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) is large and significant for an excellent and immersive experience when watching videos and multitasking, such as receiving a video call as you read an article or watching a movie on YouTube. The high 1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density) resolution enables a cinematic experience expected on such a high-end smartphone.

Watch YouTube on the big display and control it with your voice. Open Pixel Fold and watch YouTube videos on the big, immersive display. And set your phone on a surface in tabletop or tent mode to stay entertained and hands-free. Just say, “Hey Google, pause the video.

Folded Display

On folding, the Pixel Fold provides a 5.8-inch, 1080 x 2092 pixels, a 17.4:9 ratio, and a 408 ppi display. The display has 1200 nits (HBM) and 1550 nits (peak).

A superior Camera setup on the Google Pixel Fold

The foldable Google smartphone has one of the finest and best cameras on a foldable phone.

Triple Main Camera set-up

Google Pixel Fold’s unique form lets you express your creativity with brilliant rear camera selfies and the highest-quality zoom on a foldable.2 Explore the specs to see how.

• With a 121.1° field of view, the 10.8MP ultrawide lens can get more of the landscape and show you things you wouldn’t otherwise see in your photos;
• The large 48MP main sensor, with a super-fast and sharp 𝑓/1.7 aperture, allows for great low-light photography and amazing Night Sight photos;
• 8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.1″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom: The Pixel Fold camera has a dedicated 5x optical zoom, with up to 20x Super Res Zoom so you can get super-sharp close-up snaps from far away.

The main camera records 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR video.

The Selfie Camera

Step up your selfies with the rear camera.

• Unfolded Phone Selfie Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
• Cover Selfie Camera:5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF

Unfold your phone, frame yourself with the front display and snap a high-quality Rear Camera Selfie. The selfie camera can record 4K@30/60fps and 1080p@30/60fps videos.

Camera Use Experience

• Take Best Picture Shots: With hands-free photos, everyone’s included. Take a hands-free group photo with the inner or rear lens. Place Pixel Fold on a surface in tabletop mode, set a timer, and jump in the frame. Or say, “Hey Google, take a selfie.”
• Astrophotography: engage in breathtaking astrophotography without the tripod. Take a timelapse or photo of the stars with Pixel Fold in tabletop mode.
• Real Tone: Real Tone represents different skin tones beautifully. Using our most inclusive camera technology, Pixel adjusts the colour balance and lighting to represent skin tones so everyone feels seen accurately.
• Fix Blurry Photos: Fix your blurry photos, even your old ones. Photo unblur in Google Photos improves your blurry, new or old pics – even those you didn’t take on Pixel. Remove blur and visual noise with a few taps on the large display.

Foldable Smartphone made for high performance

With the Google Pixel Fold, you can multitask and engage in highly intensive activities with the smartphone.

Operating System

The Google foldable smartphone runs on the latest, upgradeable Android 13 OS.

Chipset

Powering the smartphone is the Google Tensor G2. The chipset is characterized by both power and speed. Custom-made for Pixel, Google Tensor G2 makes Pixel Fold fast and secure, with smooth multitasking and video streaming. And it brings Google AI to Pixel with features like Live Translate using both screens.

Google Tensor SoC is the first smartphone processor from Google, highly positioned and regarded because of its capabilities. It is a high-end SoC that focuses on the integrated TPU for efficient AI and ML calculations

Google Tensor G2 enables:

Battery Life Boost

Every aspect of Tensor G2 is designed to improve Pixel’s performance and efficiency for excellent battery life. It runs Google’s machine-learning models with less power and latency. And it makes Pixel phones super-fast and helpful.

Secure to the Core

Tensor G2 uses Protected Computing to safeguard your apps. Tensor’s built-in security core works with the certified Titan M2 security chip to keep your PINs and passwords safe. Titan M2 meets the same rigorous protection guidelines trusted by banks, carriers, and governments.

Superior Photos and Videos Capture and Recording Capabilities

The advanced image processors in Tensor G2 and Google’s cutting-edge computational photography work together to improve your photos’ quality and processing speed. With Rear Camera Selfie, Google AI enables the highest-quality selfies on any Pixel.

Impressive Video Immersion

Tensor G2 enables seamless display continuity, so video moves smoothly from the external display to the inner display when you open your Pixel Fold. With upgraded image processing capabilities and 10-bit HDR video, video quality is fantastic whether you watch on your Pixel Fold or big-screen TV.

Responsive Multi-tasking

Google’s Tensor G2 chip powers responsive multitasking on Pixel Fold with Split Screen. You can unfold the large display and run two apps side by side to unlock new productivity levels – like reviewing documents on a Meet call or messaging a friend while streaming video.

Intelligent and Accurate Dictation Capabilities

The chip runs Google’s latest advanced speech recognition, which gets better over time. It also enables Dual Screen translation for the first time on Pixel. Translations appear on Pixel Fold’s inner and outer screens in real-time while you’re talking.

Core Processing Unit

Google Pixel Fold relies on Octa-core (2×2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) for multitasking and smooth performance of operations. The CPU part integrates two fast and big ARM Cortex X1 cores at up to 2.85 GHz. A second cluster integrates two mid-range Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.35 GHz. Finally, four small ARM Cortex-A55 cores with up to 1.8 GHz are integrated for efficiency. All cores can access the shared 4 MB L3 cache.

Graphical Processing Unit

The Arm Mali-G710 GPU is the third generation Valhall architecture-based GPU for premium devices, such as Google Pixel Fold. Providing high-quality entertainment to end users for more extended periods, the Mali-G710 is the highest-performing Arm GPU yet, pushing performance to higher levels with an uplift of up to 20% in performance, 20% in energy efficiency and 35% in machine learning (ML) compared to the previous generation.

Valhall’s flexible hardware architecture can support 7 to 16 shader cores and a configurable number of L2 caches. It features a Command Stream Frontend, making it more suitable for being aligned to all the most popular and newest APIs, such as Vulkan. The theoretical performance of the Mali-G710 MP7 GPU is about 9% better than the ARM Mali-G78MC20 in the Tensor G1. Compared to modern high-end smartphone GPUs, like the Apple A15 / A16 GPU or the Qualcomm Adreno 730, the Mali-G710 MP7 GPU is noticeably slower.

Memory Space

Google’s Pixel Fold packs 256GB 12GB RAM or 512GB 12GB RAM depending on the model. For RAM efficiency, the phone comes installed with UFS 3.1 technology. This is flash storage engineered to keep up with the growing demands of 5G. Up to a terabyte of storage and incredible write speeds are packed into a slim form factor that is perfect for mobile devices and automotive solutions. That means less buffering and more space for a 5G device like the  Pixel Fold. The handset does not support additional memory.

Outstanding Performance for a Modern, Foldable Smartphone

Google Pixel is an outstanding smartphone. Based on its chipset and processing unit, the handset can perform excellently.

Multitasking

The foldable phone is a massive upgrade for multitasking. The split screen lets you do two things at once. Drag two apps up from the taskbar to open them quickly. Easily pull up a presentation on a video call or shop and compare across Chrome tabs. Just drag and drop images, videos, links and text from one app to another. It’s a super-fast and easy way to share.

Translation

Live Translate Interpreter mode makes it even easier to have face-to-face conversations in different languages. With Dual Screen support, translations appear on Pixel Fold’s inside and outside screens while you’re talking.

Superior Security Features

VPN by Google One.

You can keep your data safe on your Pixel with VPN for phones. Every day, users’ smartphones send and receive many sensitive information: passwords, private messages, health information, bank details, location, and more. If you are concerned about privacy, a smartphone VPN might be the solution. Keeping your data safe is critical. But there are situations when your data is especially vulnerable, such as when you’re using the Wi-Fi at an airport or coffee shop, and a phone data breach is the last thing you want to deal with in any situation.

A VPN helps you browse the web safely by encrypting your traffic. When you visit a website, data gets sent from your device to the site you’re accessing. But first, it passes through the Wi-Fi router you use to access the internet and your internet service provider. VPNs hide your network data by creating an encrypted connection between your device and the VPN server so that neither your internet service provider nor any other entity between your device and the VPN server can see what websites you’re browsing or apps you’re using.

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A VPN also helps keep your browsing secure by masking your IP address – the unique identifier assigned to you and tied to information like your location and Internet Service Provider. Websites and advertisers use your IP address to track the websites you visit and the content you enjoy. VPNs replace your IP address with a new one assigned by the VPN server, reducing the ability of sites to track you across visits when you’re not signed in.

Titan M2 delivers the highest-rated security features

The certified Titan M2 security chip and Tensor G2 add multiple layers of security to help keep your info safe.

Phone Unlocking

The power button is also the sensor for Fingerprint Unlock. You can also look at your screen; Face Unlock will do the rest. Powering the foldable phone is a 4,821mAh, non-removable Li-Po battery. The charging system supports fast wired and wireless charging, giving you great options on keeping the smartphone always juiced whether working, browsing through the internet or pushing all buttons for an unparallel entertainment experience.

Pros of Pixel Fold

• 5G Network enabled
• High-performance chipset
• Sufficient RAM and ROM
• Latest UFS 3.1 technology
• Decent camera set-up
• Very slim when unfolded
• Multiple displays giving options on how to use the handset depending on need and circumstances
• Latest Android OS
• Latest USB Type-C 3.2, OTG version
• Latest Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct version
• Enhanced security system on the phone
• Created for multi-tasking

 

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