With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability
Google says its new book-style foldable is tougher and thinner – which could make the steep $1,899 price a little easier to swallow.
Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a foldable smartphone that emphasizes durability over sleekness. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, priced at $1,899, marks a $100 increase from last year's model due to RAM shortages impacting costs across the industry. Despite the price hike, the company hopes customers will find peace of mind in the enhanced durability and new features.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is strikingly similar to last year's model, but it is three times more durable, according to Google. The new device includes an 8-inch inner display with anti-impact film and a redesigned hinge for added protection. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold also maintains an IP68 rating, protecting it against dust and water immersion up to a meter and a half for 30 minutes.
The phone is slightly thinner than competitors, measuring 5mm when open and 10.1mm when closed, but still slightly thicker than the Z Fold 8 Ultra and Razr Fold. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold features a 48-megapixel wide-angle, 10.5-megapixel ultrawide, and 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera, as well as 10-megapixel selfie cameras. A new camera feature called Magic Capture automatically finds the best shots in a scene, while HiLight flashes customizable colors on the back to indicate incoming calls.
The battery capacity has slightly decreased to 4,806 mAh, but Google claims it should still last over 24 hours. Powered by the Google Tensor G6 processor, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is now available for preorder, with launch on August 20.
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