Google just announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the company’s latest foldable smartphone, and launched the phone in India, as promised. Powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip, the foldable boasts a larger 8-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED foldable screen and a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED outer screen.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a fluid-friction hinge that easily opens fully flat, making it the thinnest foldable phone at just 5.1 mm when open. It has a multi-alloy steel body with an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy cover and a silky matt glass back.

Durability and Design

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is built to last with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an IPX8 rating for water resistance, allowing it to withstand submersion in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.

Camera Capabilities

Equipped with a 48MP main camera with OIS, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold can also be used as a selfie camera thanks to the screen on the front. Additionally, it includes a 10.5MP ultra-wide camera and a 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. The camera system offers Pro controls, Super Res Zoom up to 20x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Hands-free astrophotography, Dual Screen Preview, Tabletop mode hands-free shots, and the Made You Look feature, which helps kids smile for photos by displaying an animation on the outer screen.

Specifications

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 Screen: 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 with Titan M2 security chip
Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage
Operating System: Android 14, with 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
SIM: Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
Rear Camera: 48MP with 1/2″ Sony IMX787 sensor, OIS, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, LDAF
Ultra-wide Camera: 10.5MP 127° with 1/3.2″ Samsung 3LU sensor, f/2.2 aperture, macro option
Telephoto Camera: 10.8MP 5x with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, f/3.1 aperture, OIS, 20x digital zoom, 10-bit HDR recording, 4K 60 fps video recording
Front and Inner Cameras: 10.5MP 92.8° with 1/3″ Samsung 3J1 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording, face unlock
Security: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Audio: USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
Dimensions: 155.2 x 77.1mm (150.2mm unfolded) x 10.5mm (5.1mm unfolded); Weight: 257g
Water Resistance: IPX8
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: 4,650mAh with wired fast charging, wireless charging

Pricing and Availability

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is priced at Rs. 1,72,999 for the 256GB model in India. In the US, it costs USD 1799 (Rs. 1,50,935 approx.). It will be available later this year, with the exact date yet to be revealed by the company.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 – Elevate Your Audio Experience

Google has unveiled the Pixel Buds Pro 2 alongside the Pixel 9 series smartphones. The updated earbuds are 24% lighter and 27% smaller compared to the earlier version. Designed using 45 million ear scans and real-life wear tests, they feature a twist-to-adjust stabilizer with four eartip sizes for a secure and personalized fit.

Superior Sound and Noise Cancellation

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 features 11 mm drivers for deep bass and a high-frequency chamber for smooth treble. They offer spatial audio with head tracking for immersion and are powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip, which enhances audio performance and noise cancellation. The Tensor A1 processes audio with ultra-low latency and adapts to your environment up to 3 million times per second, providing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that is twice as effective as the previous generation, with Silent Seal 2.0 for enhanced noise reduction.

Battery Life and Charging

These buds offer up to 8 hours of use with ANC enabled and 30 hours with the charging case. A 15-minute charge provides an additional three hours of battery life. They support USB-C and Qi-certified wireless charging, with connectivity options including Bluetooth v5.4, LE Audio, and Super Wideband. The earbuds are IP54-rated for sweat and water resistance, while the case is IPX4-rated. The Gemini AI assistant enables hands-free operation for directions, reminders, and music recommendations, with Gemini Live supporting extended conversations even when the phone is locked.

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Additional Features

Find My Device Network: A ringing speaker in the case for locating misplaced earbuds.
Clear Calling: Improved phone call clarity in noisy environments.
Transparency Mode and Active In-Ear Pressure Relief
Voice Accelerometers, Wind-Blocking Mesh Covers, Three Microphones
Capacitive Touch Sensors and IR Proximity Sensors for Automatic Play/Pause
Motion-Detecting Accelerometers and Gyroscopes in the Earbuds, Hall Effect Sensor in the Case
Conversation Detection: Automatically disables noise cancellation during conversations.
5-Band EQ in the Pixel Buds App for Sound Customization

Quick Specifications

Design: Lightweight with twist-to-adjust stabilizer
Driver: Custom 11 mm dynamic driver
Audio: Spatial audio with head tracking, Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0, Transparency mode, active in-ear pressure relief, Conversation Detection
Processor: Tensor A1
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, Super Wideband
Features: Clear Calling, voice accelerometer, wind-blocking mesh covers, three microphones, hands-free assistance with Gemini, capacitive touch controls, in-ear detection, motion detection, gyroscope, Hall effect sensor
Battery Life: Up to 12 hours (ANC off), 8 hours (ANC on); up to 48 hours total with case (ANC off), 30 hours with case (ANC on); 5-minute charge provides up to 1.5 hours of listening (ANC off)
Charging: USB-C and Qi-certified wireless
Find My Device: Ringtone speaker
App: Pixel Buds app with 5-band EQ
Colors: Porcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, Peony

Pricing and Availability

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are available for pre-order in the U.S. for USD 229 (Rs. 19,215 approx.) and will be priced at Rs. 22,900 in India, with a release date of September 26. They come in Porcelain, Hazel, Wintergreen, and Peony.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel Buds Pro 2 and their availability in your region!