Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review

18 September 2024


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  • Anonymous
  • yVI
  • 18 Sep 2024

Wait for Apple to make a real foldable , not a toy with 6 months lifespan.

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    • Anonymous
    • yVI
    • 18 Sep 2024

    Buy an iPhone and have 700 in change too, Thank me later.

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      • Anonymous
      • gMV
      • 18 Sep 2024

      I did look hard at the 9 Pro fold , but while I am not a huge fan of the narrower front on the Z Fold 6, I think the performance hit that the Tensor chip takes vs the Snapdragon, will definitely be felt in a year or so, when apps/games continue to push the limits. Since I will end up keeping this phone for at least 2 years if not more, I think the Z fold 6 is definitely the better choice, especially for anyone planning on keeping it long term.

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        • Dk
        • 0dv
        • 18 Sep 2024

        In the US market for most major carriers, the honor magic v3 is not even an option.

        Given this, it's not worth the comparison. I'll take the best foldable my carrier supports, and that's the pixel

          Wesker, 18 Sep 2024Named Pro but has inferior cameras than even the vanilla Pi... moreYeah, couldn't agree more. The 'Pro' moniker in here literally doesn't fit, not only because as you said, it's not 'that' Pro, but also.... Pixel 9 Pro Fold? Idk, it just doesn't sound right to me. Pixel 9 Fold would've been the better name

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            • Anonymous
            • nBh
            • 18 Sep 2024

            Just an empty box

              MrSTTEK, 18 Sep 2024The first batch of Magic V3 sold in China mainland have a s... moreKeeping in mind I was referring to the overall durability of the phone, and the Magic V3 is impressively durable for a foldable (https://youtu.be/oJ9Z_bbH0NQ), while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold snaps incredibly easy, I don't think I would be worrying too much about just some inner screen protector issues

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                • Anonymous
                • 0p}
                • 18 Sep 2024

                [deleted post]3) A15, not A25

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                  • Anonymous
                  • g46
                  • 18 Sep 2024

                  Sorry, these bend/snap test are rather stupid. Who will keep this phone open and try to bend it backwards. I've owned 3 foldables now. Samsung, Original Google Fold and 9 pro fold now. NEVER have I come close to snapping them or even leaving them open to get snapped...just stupid to think it should survive this at the hinge. Also, I have had the "more powerful" Samsung fold and the 9 pro fold is just as fast day to day. Very snappy and I never see it stutter. I just find the form factor of the Pixel and One Plus to be far better. This phone for me is used 80% of the time closed. So the main screen needs to be more like a normal phone. From experience the Samsung is just too narrow and it not great to use for daily phone. Samsung One UI to me makes it seem sluggish compared to straight android or even One Plus. Camera is a disappointment but for what I need it for it accomplishes that great. In the USA though, Pixel has the better camera for foldables.

                    One of the cons is "A bit pricey at launch in most markets."

                    It's €1,800... That's more than "a bit pricey". That's absolutely ridiculous.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 0p}
                      • 18 Sep 2024

                      This one is worse than first gen

                        Named Pro but has inferior cameras than even the vanilla Pixel. This is openly misleading naming. What a fraud.

                          This should be names as "Pixel 9 Fold" without Pro.

                            David 040882, 18 Sep 2024GSMArena should've also done a durability comparison b... moreThe first batch of Magic V3 sold in China mainland have a screen protector peeling issue, and re-application of inner screen film at customer service won't help in some cases, it would just peel of again after another two weeks. Given the past history that almost all Honor foldable models have inner screen issues, I'd keep a wary eye on the Magic V3.

                              GSMArena should've also done a durability comparison between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Honor Magic V3. I'm sure it would've been a very very short comparison 😂

                              https://m.gsmarena.com/pixel_9_pro_fold_snaps_in_durability_test-news-64538.php

                                Even at the same price as the Galaxy Fold (1300€) I would still go for the Samsung (better build quality and chipset) so 1900€ is just downright outrageous. As usual for Google nowadays, though

                                  257 g weight, 10.5 mm, makes it one of the least thin and light folding phones this year, and they didn't even include a big battery to justify it..

                                  Also it apparently snaps in half in bend tests.

                                    Overall, I don't think the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is as bad as it first seemed. Yes, the cameras are not flagship level and the charging speed is abysmal, but it is built rather solid and the Tensor G4 manages a continuously smooth operation in daily use. Also, I love software on the pixels.

                                    Still, I also have a Vivo X Fold3 Pro (CN) on hand, and its hardware is objectively better in basically any way. Just a pity that you have to pay an insane premium to get full Google Services on that device by buying the Indian version.

                                      *OnePlus Open (prototype) review

                                        4 things that are major turn offs:
                                        1 - Cameras are a let down for this price
                                        2 - Bezels are horrible
                                        3 - Charging speed is outrageous in this day and age, 21W?
                                        4 - Price is too high

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