Google’s (GOOG, GOOGL) Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here, and the company has a lot to be proud of when it comes to its second-generation foldable smartphone. Well, except for its clumsy name.
From its book-like shape and battery life to its cameras, the Pixel Fold is a top-tier smartphone for anyone interested in diving into the world of foldables. But it’s not perfect.
Starting at $1,899, the Pixel Fold is an expensive proposition right up there with Samsung’s similarly designed Galaxy Z Fold 6. That's a heck of a lot more than Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 15 Pro Max, which starts at $1,199, and Samsung’s top-of-the-line non-folding Galaxy S24 Ultra, which costs $1,299.
Price is a big reason foldables are still niche products compared to standard smartphones. But they have a lot to offer if you're willing to pony up for them, especially the Pixel Fold. In fact, this is easily one of my favorite foldables and the best book-like foldable I’ve used.
Samsung’s clamshell-like Galaxy Z Flip 6 is still one of the most stylish foldables thanks to the fact that it folds like an old-school flip phone. There’s just something about snapping a phone shut when you hang up on someone that makes you feel like a high-powered '90s executive. But I digress.