How did Google caught with Samsung in only two generations

the It was one of your favorite tools for the year 2024 to the extent that it landed even in our list From the year. Not only was a alternative worthy of the Samsung Galaxy Z phones, as its direct design again has proven that maintaining simple things is often the wise way to go. It turns out that the best approach to folding phone design is to make something of the same size and shape like a regular phone, but only a large hidden flexible width inside.

However, after using the Pixel 9 Pro Fold (which I will refer to as P9PF for a short period) for a period of one year, I wanted to re -review the device to think about how it appears after 11 months of tear and look at what Google might be able to improve the following form.

Design and features

Google discovered something when it turned away from the short dimensions and squatting in the original pixel fold for its second foldable phone. By making the outer screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold primarily with the same size as the normal pixel 9, the company abolished any confusion when you just want to send a text or check a map or Doomscroll on social media. The negative aspect of this is that when the phone is opened, the internal display has mainly a square display rate, and it is not great to watch movies. However, with an eight -inch size, P9PF still has one of the largest flexible paintings around it, so it is not like anyone who really harms the drug on the screen. For things like games, comedy or e -books, it can be said that it is better. If manufacturers can reduce the price of templates, they may kill the market for small tablets (nine inches or less) overnight.

Moreover, unlike Samsung folds, Pixel 9 Pro Fold has not really clear the camera quality or features. It contains 5X optical augmentation just as you get Pixel 9 Pro, and although it does not have the same main sensor, you will be subjected to severe pressure to tell you unless you do some serious points side by side. In addition, you can get fun tools like Look ATE, which can only be possible due to its foldable design, not to mention other elegant features such as Add Me.

Givet, Google’s G4 slice behind the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of the equivalent of Qualcomm Snapdragon. But it’s still quickly enough for everything I threw it, regardless of hard -line liberation or the most demanding games. And I confirm that foldable phones are still the best devices for mobile phone trading applications such as Marvel Snap or Pokemon TCG Jeep. The presence of a large screen can be published or hidden in a perfect moment for matches that last a few minutes, so that you can press a round anywhere or at any time.

durability

I am not a fan of cases. This is true even on the folds, because although it is more fragile than the typical smartphone, the largest part and additives that come with most post -sales protectors are annoying. Moreover, especially in recent years, most of the provisions are generally harsh enough to endure the daily drops of life and decline. Unless there is regularly to bury your phone in the sand or drop it on concrete, my experience with the previous preservation (from and It made me feel relatively confident about its durability in general.

However, I made one small change when living with P9PF. Instead of the case, I installed the leather of DBRAND (which I bought myself) to give the phone a small small pillow at the back. It was granted, there are still many scratches and strikes on its frame and the front screen. But this was a kind of point. I wanted to see how the second -foldable generation of Google will stop with the minimum protection, and this phone may have taken more than any device I have so far.

Fun truth: I fired and liberated For Pixel 9 Pro Fold just an hour before I had to go to the hospital for my daughter’s birth. At that time since then, the P9PF, crawl, and a secret at the hands of my three -year -old son have been placed and fell from my pocket during the bathtub with countless times. For the largest part, it takes these visits like a boxer with iron chin (or in Google, aluminum).

If you are really trying to increase the value of resale, you may want something more fundamental. For anyone else, adding the skin and screen protector to the outdoor screen is all you really need. My Pixel 9 Pro Fold screen is still primitive after nearly a year. Yes, it contains wrinkles, but if this is a problem, you may never be able to have a foldable phone. Or at least, not in the near future. At the same time, defects in other places are not distracted enough to use P9PF less fun. Although everyone is different, you may feel otherwise.

Possible concerns

The possible issue is that only in the last two weeks, I noticed that the phone sometimes takes longer to run the internal screen after opening it. This does not happen every time and will usually fix himself in a few seconds or after a couple’s clicks. Moreover, sometimes the phone’s SIM card will also stop, which can be processed by reinstalling pixel internet connections.

Although I was unable to confirm whether this was due to the update of software (such as a newly corrected Android) or something loose inside (perhaps a fragile width), it seems very similar to a thread that was recently monitored. . Based on the post, this P9PF owner takes much better care for their phone than I do, indicating that the reason may be related to the quality of construction or its basic design rather than simple wear. Regardless, if you have Pixel 9 Pro Fold and also faced this problem, tell me so that I can investigate this.

Future expectations

Even with a possible service call that raises the future of Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I fully enjoyed my time with her during the past year. A larger flexible screen pair with better cameras in its class and a simple but very effective design is a win -folding formal formula. Although I do not expect the full redesign this year after the big jump we got from OG Pixel Fold, if Google managed to adjust small things like the embarrassing angle at the top of the left of the external width, improving durability and may increase the battery capacity in addition to a variety of tools and elaborate features of artificial intelligence It can be a very strong follow -up.

However, arrival Google means some work to do it. I am waiting to know what the next folding pixel brings (and we hope that OnePlus Open 2) is also) before choosing the phone that I want to use for the next year. Unless Google or OnePlus is able to match the wonderful thinness, excellent performance and improved battery life on the latest pioneer in Samsung, I feel I will make the tool from Every time I go to capture a thicker competitor. However, things like Google software and superior cameras may pull me.

But perhaps the most impressive thing is that only two generations, the pixel fold line has almost caught the latest Z with an opportunity to go forward next week. For anyone who thinks about getting a foldable phone (or perhaps even the second, third or fourth), this is exactly the type of competition that I like to see.