Google Pixel Fold Review: Maybe Next Year!
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Pixel Fold is pretty sweet and I'm loving it. But it's also $1800 and has a real set of flaws. Get a Robot City skin at dbrand.com MKBHD Merch: shop.mkbhd.com Tech I'm using right now: amazon.com Intro Track: Jordyn Edmonds lnk.to Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: goo.gl Phone provided by Google for review. ~ twitter.com @MKBHD @MKBHD
The design of the Google Pixel Fold centers on thinness and usability, with a passport-sized footprint that keeps the outside screen as the primary interaction surface. The 5.8 inch outside display is bright, responsive, and has curved edges with minimal bezels, making it the most usable foldable screen when closed among competing devices. The phone uses a stainless steel hinge and a satin back finish that helps minimize fingerprints, while the camera bump is kept away from the rails to preserve the Pixel aesthetic. The overall build conveys premium quality, and Google emphasizes the trade offs that come with the ultra-thin design, including a slightly larger bezel area to accommodate a real front-facing camera. While the device feels premium, the price tag of $1,800 looms large and frames expectations for the everyday user, with early adopters and Pixel enthusiasts being the primary audience. In use, the Pixel Fold shines when closed, delivering a surprisingly satisfying daily phone experience that blends hardware with thoughtful software integration. The integration of Google’s software, including redesigned calendar, weather, and Gmail views, reinforces the Pixel advantage on a large foldable, even as some apps still feel out of place on the big interior screen.
Topics · technology · smartphones · review · foldables · hardware design · software integration
Questions answered
- What is the Pixel Fold's standout feature when it is closed?
- The outside screen is very usable, bright, and easy to reach, making it the strongest aspect for everyday use when the phone is closed.
- How does the Pixel Fold perform on the interior display with regard to the crease?
- The crease is average and visible if you look for it, but it does not significantly distract from normal use.
- What are the main drawbacks noted for the Pixel Fold?
- Battery life is not great, the price is high, some apps look poorly optimized on the larger screen, and there are first-gen limitations.
- Is the Pixel Fold camera system on par with Pixel flagship phones?
- No, the camera system is a step down from flagship Pixel phones, with noisier images and smaller sensors due to the foldable form factor.