Review: The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold finally gives Samsung a real fight

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is Google's latest offering in the competitive foldable smartphone market. Last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold fell short in comparison to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, but this year's model aims to change that. The $1,899 price tag is an increase from last year's $1,499, but the Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers significant improvements in both design and performance.

One of the most notable changes is the physical design of the device. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, with a folded thickness of 10.1mm and an unfolded thickness of 5.0mm. In comparison, the 2025 model was 10.8mm and 5.2mm, respectively. The combination of these design changes makes the Pixel 11 Pro Fold feel more comfortable in the hand, helping to bridge the gap in ergonomics between it and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

In terms of specs, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with a 6.5-inch exterior display and an 8-inch interior display, both with a resolution of 1080x2342 and 2076x2152 pixels, respectively. Both displays also support a 1-120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 3,600 nits. Under the hood, the device is powered by Google's Tensor G6 processor, 16GB of RAM, and storage options ranging from 256GB to 1TB.

The battery capacity is 4,806mAh, and it features rear cameras with a 48MP wide lens, a 10.5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The selfie cameras are 10MP for both the outer and inner lenses.

While the Pixel 11 Pro Fold offers some improvements over last year's model, it still faces stiff competition from Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. However, it is clear that Google has put significant effort into refining the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, making it a very nice phone in its own right. If you're in the market for a premium foldable, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold might be worth considering, particularly if you value its improved design and performance.