The Pixel Fold, Google’s long-rumored foldable phone, is slowly inching closer to its release. Arecent leak claimedthePixel Foldcould debut atGoogle I/Oscheduled for May 10. Apparently, Google will start accepting pre-orders for its first foldable through its online store right after the event, with other carriers taking pre-orders from May 30. The device will then go on sale a month later, starting June 27. With less than a month to go for Google’s developer event, more leaks about the Pixel Fold have started surfacing online.
A report fromCNBCreconfirms the rumored May 10 unveiling date for the foldable. Based on the internal documents seen by the publication, the Pixel Fold will have the “most durable hinge on a foldable.” It will seemingly also be water-resistant and weigh around 284 gms, making it heavier than theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, which tips the scale at 263 gms. Interestingly, Samsung is also rumored to use anew teardrop hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The documents reveal the Pixel Fold will house a 5.8-inch outer display, while the internal screen will measure 7.6 inches when unfolded. This matches previous rumors that detailed the foldable would use anext-gen M13 Samsung display panelwith a high refresh rate and 800 nits brightness.
As for internals, the report indicates the Tensor G2 chip will do duty inside the Fold. Google’s second-gen Tensor chip is also found on thePixel 7andPixel 7 Pro. While not the fastest SoC around, it is efficient and helps power many Pixel-exclusive features. The foldable will seemingly offer a full day of battery life, which can be extended to 72 hours using a low power mode.
While the exact price was not revealed, the internal documents indicate the Pixel Fold could cost upwards of $1,700. That would put its price in the same territory as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and even the upcomingFold 5. To make this steep price tag easier to digest for customers, Google plans to offer attractive trade-in offers. It could also bundle aPixel Watchfor free with the foldable, though this would likely be limited to selected markets.
