On Thursday, Google provided an official look at the Pixel Fold, confirming that the tech giant is planning to launch its first foldable phone. page on Google Play and Post the video to Twitter Several views of the phone appear.
Google did not provide any specifications for the phone, but the teaser video shows that it has a full external screen that opens onto a larger internal screen, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold phones. The internal display is rumored to measure 7.69 inches, while the external display could be 5.79 inches.
We also get a glimpse of the Pixel Fold’s rear camera bump, which looks similar to other Pixel phones, though it’s unclear exactly what the setup will be. Rumors have indicated that the phone could have a 50MP main camera along with two 12MP cameras and an 8MP camera.
The phone appears in the video in a light color, which is rumored to be called “chalk” or “porcelain”. A black or gray version that could be called “carbon” or “obsidian” is also expected.
The Pixel Fold will clash with other foldable phones, such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines as well as devices from Chinese phone makers like Huawei and Oppo. Apple is also rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone, but that may not appear until 2025. Google has the potential to make foldable phones more popular, says CNET’s Andrew Lanxon. Being in control of the Android operating system puts it in a unique position to overcome software hurdles that have plagued other foldable phones.
The company will provide more details about the Pixel Fold at Google I/O on May 10th. It is rumored that the phone will go on sale in June and could cost between $1,400 and $1,800. Google’s teasers for the Pixel Fold say it’s “coming soon.”
At Google I/O we also expect to see the rumored Pixel 7A and we can get more details on the Pixel Tablet. It’s also likely that the company will spend some time talking about its AI efforts, and we’ll get more details on Android 14.
Google did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment.
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