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Pixel Fold. Every angle.

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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:8.8 / 10

Google’s maiden foldable with a comfortable passport form factor and 5x periscope zoom.

The Pixel Fold made an unforgettable debut by addressing the biggest complaint of book-style foldables: an unnaturally tall and narrow outer cover screen. By opting for a wider, passport-proportioned 17.4:9 outer display, it feels like a normal, comfortable smartphone when folded shut. Opening the fluid 180-degree stainless steel hinge reveals a cinematic 7.6-inch landscape display optimized for side-by-side app multitasking and tabletop hands-free video calls. With Google’s flagship computational photography, a 5x optical periscope lens, and Tensor G2 intelligence, it is an extraordinary foldable creation.

Key Strengths

  • Natural passport-sized outer cover screen feels like a normal phone when closed
  • Exceptional 5x optical periscope zoom with Super Res Zoom up to 20x
  • Ultra-durable polished stainless steel hinge opens completely flat
  • Large 4821 mAh battery provides solid foldable endurance
  • IPX8 water resistance with pure Google Pixel software interface

Points to Consider

  • Extremely heavy at 283 grams, making it one of the weightiest foldables built
  • Thicker top and bottom bezels surrounding the inner folding screen
  • Tensor G2 runs hot under sustained 3D gaming workloads
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,821 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging30WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Foldable enthusiasts•Media and eBook readers•Mobile photographers•Multitasking professionals

Google Pixel Fold full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-05-10
Released
2023-06-27
Status
Available
Body type
foldable-book

Body

10
Dimensions
139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm
Weight
283 g
Volume
134.4 cm³
Build
Polished stainless steel hinge and frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner screen
Frame
Polished Stainless Steel
Back
Gorilla Glass Victus
Front glass
Gorilla Glass Victus (Cover) / UTG (Inner)
Water resistance
IPX8
Certifications
IPX8 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Porcelain, Obsidian

Display

20
Type
Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)
Size
7.6 inches
Screen-to-body
82.7%
Resolution
1840 x 2208 pixels
Pixel density
378 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
75.5 mm
Panel height
133.7 mm
Active area
310.5 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1450 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Ultra Thin Glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.85 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Mali-G710 MC10
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13, upgradable to Android 15
User interface
Stock Pixel UI with Foldable Multitasking
OS updates
5 years
Security updates
5 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB
RAM type
LPDDR5
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX787
Sensor format
1/2.0"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/1.7
Focal length
25 mm
35mm equivalent
25 mm
Field of view
82°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF
Video
4K at 30/60fps 10-bit HDR

Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
10.8 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor format
1/3.1"
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/3.05
Focal length
112 mm
35mm equivalent
112 mm
Field of view
21°
Optical zoom
5x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF
Video
4K at 60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
10.8 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX386
Sensor format
1/3.0"
Pixel size
1.25 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
16 mm
35mm equivalent
16 mm
Field of view
121°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
4K at 60fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
9.5 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX355See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 30/60fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4821 mAh
Rated capacity
4721 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
30 W
Charge time
90 min
Wireless charging
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
24 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
GO-PIXELFOLD-01, GO-PIXELFOLD-Global

How we rated the Pixel Fold

How we score

The overall 8.8 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.2
120Hz OLED on both passport cover screen and 7.6-inch inner canvas.
Performance
8.8
Tensor G2 handles split-screen multitasking with smooth UI response.
Camera
9.3
Outstanding computational photography with 5x periscope optical zoom.
Battery
8.2
4821 mAh capacity offers dependable day-long autonomy.
Software
9.6
Pixel software optimized for tablet multitasking, App Pairs, and Google AI.
Gaming
8.2
Expansive landscape display is great for games, though Tensor G2 warms up.
Durability
8.6
Polished stainless steel hinge and IPX8 water resistance certification.
Connectivity
9.2
Full 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, and Google Cast.
Features
9.4
Tabletop mode, dual-screen interpreter mode, and rear camera selfies.
Value
7.9
Premium price, but uniquely delivers natural aspect ratios inside and out.

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Google Pixel Fold: common questions

Is the outer screen on the Pixel Fold comfortable to type on?

Yes, unlike narrow book foldables, the Pixel Fold features a wide 5.8-inch 17.4:9 cover display that types exactly like a standard smartphone.

Does the Pixel Fold have a periscope zoom camera?

Yes, it features a 5x optical periscope telephoto lens with Dual Pixel PDAF and optical image stabilization.

Can the Pixel Fold stay open at different angles?

Yes, its fluid stainless steel hinge holds its position across various tabletop and tent angles for hands-free video calls and photography.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel Fold are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
On-Device AI Mobile Processor (SoC)

Google Tensor G2

Silicon Score:8.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.1) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel Fold are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor G2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on Samsung 5nm (5LPE) technology, Google Tensor G2 features a unique 2+2+4 dual Cortex-X1 core topology, Mali-G710 MP7 graphics, and a next-generation custom Google TPU delivering 60% faster machine learning models.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on Samsung Foundry 5nm lithography with refined power distribution networks.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10840,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,420
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core3,750

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor G2 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel Fold are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Google Tensor (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:8.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.3) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel Fold are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on Samsung 5nm EUV technology, the first-generation Google Tensor introduced a unique 2+2+4 CPU topology with dual Cortex-X1 prime cores, a 20-core Mali-G78 GPU, custom Google EdgeTPU for speech/vision processing, and Titan M2 security.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced Samsung 5nm (5LPE) EUV semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10765,000
EdgeTPU Latency14.2 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor (1st Gen) Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide

Silicon Score:8.0 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.9) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel Fold are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX355 is an 8MP 1/4.0-inch backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor featuring 1.12µm pixels, wide 120-degree field of view support, and exceptional lens integration versatility, powering the secondary ultra-wide cameras on hundreds of millions of Android smartphones worldwide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Field of View120°+
Power Consumption85 mW
Video Frame Rate1080p@60fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel Fold are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown

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Google Pixel Fold price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,799Base Storage
United Kingdom£1,74912GB/512GB launch price
CanadaCA$2,45912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,79912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,89912GB/512GB European launch price
France€1,89912GB/512GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,89912GB/512GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,70912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 21,19012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 21,89012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 14,79912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$3,01912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$2,44912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 6,59912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 6,74912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥278,80012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,88912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 7,46912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 44,09012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪6,74912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩2,483,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$14,06912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$58,50012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 6,54912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 55412GB/512GB official launch MSRP
India₹159,99912GB/512GB official India price
PakistanRs 503,99912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳219,49912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 29,139,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱105,19012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 8,36912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫45,690,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$10,39912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$35,09912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦2,788,00012GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 33,79912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£89,09912GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺65,69912GB/512GB official launch MSRP