Google Pixel Fold release date news – Pixel Fold specs, price, & more
The Google Pixel Fold release date news, specs, & price
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When will the Google Pixel Fold be released? Read below for the latest Google Pixel Fold release date, specs, & price details based on the most recent official news and rumors. We also take you through some other important details such as the specs and price.
So, what is Pixel Fold, you ask? It is the long-awaited foldable Pixel smartphone phone from Google. The tech world has waited for this device for years since the first foldable smartphone hit the market.
We now know a lot about the Google Pixel Fold following the Google I/O event, so it’s time to organize it all together so you can see everything you need to know about the brand-new foldable smartphone. A first for the Pixel family.
Google Pixel Fold release date
The latest on the Google Pixel Fold release date is based on the information we could garner from the Google I/O event, which happened on May 10th 2023. We saw the exciting release of the 7a, but the Pixel Fold will have to wait around for just a little time before it hits shelves. You can check out where to buy & pre order Google Pixel Fold right now though.
It is available for pre-order already, and is expected to become fully available in late June or early July – this is when deliveries are scheduled for if you pre-order your Google Pixel Fold from the official store right now. Amazon are starting their pre-orders on June 20th, so this gives us a good idea of when the full release date is itself.
So that’s the official latest on the Pixel Fold. CNBC claimed that the Pixel Fold will be launched in May, 2023, but release in June, so it looks like they were exactly right. According to The Elec, the original release date was planned for Q4 2022 but was delayed to 2023.
A early report suggested that the Google foldable device would arrive in early 2022, which obviously didn’t happen. There was buzz about the Pixel Fold around this due to the animation spotted in the Android 12L Beta 2 (released in January 2022) that showed how to insert a SIM card into a foldable device when open and closed. Google’s trademark logo was spotted. However, this rumor didn’t pan out.
Google Pixel Fold release date history
Google Pixel Fold is the first smartphone of its kind from Google. So, there is no previous iteration to compare it with. That said, it will still be a part of the Google Pixel family. The recent developer’s conference showed off upcoming Pixel devices and launched the Pixel 7a phone.
While you wait to get your hands on the new Pixel Fold, check out the history of Pixel device releases in the last few years.
- Google Pixel & Pixel XL Release Date: October 2016
- Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL Release Date: October 2017
- Google Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL Release Date: October 2018
- Google Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL Release Date: May 2019
- Google Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL Release Date: October 2019
- Google Pixel 5 Release Date: October 2020
- Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro Release Date: October 2021
- Google Pixel 6a Release Date: July 2022
- Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro Release Date: October 2022
- Google Pixel 7a Release Date: May 2023
Google Pixel Fold specs
The official specs for the Google Pixel Fold are now here for everyone to see. Let’s just straight into the details just below.
- Screen Size: 7.6″ inner screen / 5.8″ outer screen
- Display: FHD+ OLED 2092×1080 Smooth Display, up to 120Hz refresh rate
- Chipset: Google Tensor G2
- Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM / 256GB & 512GB storage options
- Camera: Triple camera on rear of phone – 48MP wide lens, 10.8MP ultrawide lens, & 10.8MP telephoto lens. Front camera 9.5MP. Inner camera 8MP.
- Colors: Porcelain & Obsidian
- Software: Android 13, Android 14 compatible
There were plenty of rumors in the build up to the official announcement of the Pixel Fold during May. In fact, many of our sources were right on the money for many specs, with some variation on exact details. This included the likes of The Elec, Ross Young, 9to5 Google, and Kuba Wojciechowski.
Google Pixel Fold price
Well, let’s not beat around the bush, the Google Pixel Fold is expensive. It’s the flagship foldable Pixel device, the first of its kind with state-of-the-art specs. So, Google is not going to sell it cheaply.
Many early predictions showed that the device will be priced at around $1,799, which is the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 at the moment. Following the Google I/O event though, we have a definitive answer for the price of the Google Pixel Fold. So, here’s how the Google Pixel Fold price is looking during it’s launch:
- Google Pixel Fold 256GB: $1,799 / £1,749
- Google Pixel Fold 512GB: $1,919 / £1,869
Google Pixel Fold design & Google Pixel Fold durability
The Pixel Fold uses a book fold as part of it’s design, which is what we see in the Galaxy Z Fold – in contrast to the clamshell flipping fold we see in other foldable designs. Unfolding the Google Pixel Fold of course opens up the full 7.6 inch screen. Google claim that this is one of the most durable folding motions, with the fluid friction hinge good for up to 200,000 folds. This folding design is good for tabletop mode, which lets you place the device down in a laptop or Nintendo DS style fold, perfect for watching videos, taking videocalls, or taking a group selfie. Controls appear on the bottom half of the screen, while the content is reserved for the top.
Another key point when it comes to durability is the IPX8 rating, which covers spill and rain proofing. Google also say the Pixel Fold is thinner than any other foldable on the market right now.
Google Pixel Fold release date FAQs
Will there be a Pixel fold this year?
Yes, we’ll get to see the new Google Pixel Fold released this year.
The device was unveiled at the Google I/O event, and will release sometime after.
What is the design of the Google Pixel Fold?
The Google Pixel Fold will have a conventional foldable smartphone design. There will be a bigger display inside; when folded, the smaller outer display will come in handy.
Google Pixel Fold release date : Final Word
We hope this Google Pixel Fold release date guide has helped shed a bit of light on what to expect from the first foldable Google smartphone. Why not also check out our various other smartphone related guides whilst you’re here.
