Background

The Google Pixel Fold is Google's first foldable smartphone and was announced at the Google I/O conference on May 10th, 2023, and is set to release June 27th, 2023.

In addition to the foldable design, the phone offers features like 5G mmWave, 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and 120 Hz HDR for both the internal and external displays. Offering IPX8 water resistance and a 4821 mAh battery, the Pixel Fold is equipped with Google's Tensor G2 chip with a Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Starting at $1799, it's available in either Porcelain or Obsidian.

Identification

The Google Pixel Fold can be identified by its distinct foldable form factor, long rectangular camera bump, and the Google "G" logo.

Technical Specifications

External Cover Display

  • Size: 5.8" (146.7 mm)
  • Aspect Ratio: 17.4:9
  • Display Type: HD+ 2092 x 1080 OLED at 408 PPI
  • Max Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
  • Cover Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Always-On Display: Yes
  • Brightness (HDR): Up to 1200 nits
  • Peak Brightness: 1550 nits
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
  • HDR Support: Yes
  • Bit Depth: Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors

Internal Folding Display

  • Size: 7.6" (192.3 mm)
  • Aspect Ratio: 6:5
  • Display Type: 2208 x 1840 OLED at 480 PPI
  • Max Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
  • Cover Glass: Ultra Thin Glass w/ protective plastic layer
  • Always-On Display: Yes
  • Brightness (HDR): Up to 1000 nits
  • Peak Brightness: 1450 nits
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
  • HDR Support: Yes
  • Bit Depth: Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors

Hinge

  • Metal: Multi-alloy Steel Construction w/ Mirror Polish
  • Mechanism: Custom dual-axis, quad-cam synchronized
  • Lubrication: Fluid friction across
  • Range of Motion: 180°

Dimensions and Weight

  • Weight: 10 oz (283 g)
  • Height (Folded): 5.5" (139.7 mm)
  • Width: (Folded): 3.1" (79.5 mm)
  • Depth (Folded): 0.5" (12.1 mm)
  • Height (Unfolded): 5.5" (139.7 mm)
  • Width (Unfolded): 6.2" (158.7 mm)
  • Depth (Unfolded): 0.2" (5.8 mm)

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Life: +24-Hour Battery Life (Up to 72-hour with Extreme Battery Saver)
  • Milliamp Hour: 4823 mAh (4727 mAh Minimum)
  • Fast Charging Support: Yes (With Google 30W USB-C Charger with USB-PD 3.0)
  • Qi-Certified: Yes
  • Wireless Charging: Yes

Memory and Storage

  • Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5
  • Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 3.1 Storage

Processor

  • CPU: Google Tensor G2
  • Security: Titan M2 Security Coprocessor

Rear Camera

  • Camera: 48 MP Quad PD with OIS + CLAF:
    • Pixel Width: 0.8 μm
    • Aperture: ƒ/1.7
    • Field of View: 82°
    • Image Sensor Size: 1/2"
  • Camera: 10.8 MP dual PD telephoto camera
    • Pixel Width: 1.22 μm
    • Aperture: ƒ/3.05
    • Field of View: 21.9°
    • Image Sensor Size: 1/3.1"
    • Optical Zoom: 5x
    • Super Res Zoom: up to 20x
  • Camera Features:
    • LDAF (laser detect auto focus) sensor
    • Optical + electronic image stabilization
    • Spectral and flicker sensor
    • Fast camera launcher

Front Camera

  • Camera: 9.5 MP Dual PD
  • Pixel Width: 1.22 μm
  • Aperture: ƒ/2.2
  • Fixed Focus: Yes
  • Field of View: 84°

Inner Camera

  • Camera Resolution: 8 MP
  • Pixel Width: 1.12 μm
  • Aperture: ƒ/2.0
  • Fixed focus: Yes
  • Field of View (FOV): 84°

Camera features

  • Rear Camera Selfie
  • Magic Eraser
  • Photo Unblur
  • Long Exposure
  • Real Tone
  • Face Unblur
  • Panorama
  • Manual white balancing
  • Locked Folder
  • Night Sight
  • Top Shot
  • Portrait Mode
  • Portrait Light
  • Super Res Zoom
  • Motion autofocus
  • Frequent Faces
  • Dual exposure controls
  • Live HDR+
  • 10-bit HDR video (rear camera only)
  • Rear Camera Selfie video
  • Cinematic Pan
  • Slo-mo video support up to 240 FPS
  • 4K timelapse with stabilization
  • Astrophotography timelapse
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Fused video stabilization
  • 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilization
  • 4K locked video stabilization
  • 1080p active video stabilization
  • Digital zoom up to 20x
  • Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)

Video

  • Outer Front: 4K 30 / 60 FPS & 1080p 30 / 60 FPS
  • Inner Front: 1080p 30 FPS

Security Features

  • Fingerprint Unlock with power button fingerprint sensor
  • Face Unlock
  • Pattern, PIN, password

Sensors

  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyrometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Barometer
  • Hall effect

Input and Output

  • Charging Port: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • Buttons: Power Button and Volume Controls

SIM Card Information

  • Inputs: Dual SIM
  • SIM Type: Nano SIM and eSIM

Audio

  • Spatial Audio: Yes
  • Stereo Speakers: Yes
  • Microphones: Three
  • Noise Suppression: Yes

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO
  • 5G Connectivity: [5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz} Model G9FPL
  • GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA Bands: 1,2,4,5,6,8,19
  • LTE Bands: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/38/39/40/41/42/46/48/66/71
  • 5G Sub-6 Bands: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/28/30/38/40/41/48/66/71/75/76/77/78/79
  • 5G mmWave Bands: n257/n258/n260/n261
  • eSIM Support: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.2 with dual antennas for enhanced quality and connection
  • Ultra-Wideband: Yes
  • NFC: Yes
  • Google Cast: Yes
  • Dual Band: Dual Band GNSS
  • Other: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

Available Colors

  • Available Colors:
    • Obsidian
    • Porcelain

In the Box

  • Charger: 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0)
  • Quick Start Guide: Yes
  • Adapter: Quick Switch Adapter
  • SIM ejection tool: Yes

Resistance

  • Front Glass Cover: Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Back Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus back with polished aluminum frame
  • Water Resistance: IPX8
  • Fingerprint Resistant Coating: Yes
  • Hinge: Mirror polish stainless steel

Additional Information