{
  "id": 2174261,
  "title": "The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the best folding Pixel yet — but it doesn't beat Samsung's best",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/the-google-pixel-11-pro-fold-is-the-best-folding-pixel-yet-but-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:29:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-11-pro-fold-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold marks a refinement in the folding Pixel line, exhibiting this question: is mere refinement good enough? Despite its similarities to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold boasts tighter curves, thinner black bezels, and a more streamlined camera module. The phone's hinge has undergone a redesign for improved functionality, and the main display appears flatter with less visible creasing. Under the hood, the phone features a more potent Google Tensor 6 processor with a 2nm process. Additionally, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold introduces a HiLight LED module that can provide visual feedback and assist with Gemini interactions.\n\nWhile these enhancements elevate the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, they fall short of a significant leap compared to previous models or even Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. The phone lacks the CPU power, camera performance, and build quality of Samsung's Ultra model, making it a less compelling alternative for those seeking a head-turning foldable experience. Despite these shortcomings, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold remains an attractive option for its large, bright screen, solid performance, and impressive camera capabilities, with the added benefit of a dust-resistant IP68 rating and MagSafe-style charging through Pixel Snap. Ultimately, Google has refined the Pixel Fold to a visually appealing and performance-satisfying device, but the company will need to deliver a more substantial design and camera leap in the future.",
  "summary": "Google's latest foldable is an impressive device with key refinements over its predecessor, but it doesn't do enough to match Samsung's best.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pixel 11 Pro Fold refines folding Pixel line with tighter curves and thinner bezels",
    "New Google Tensor 6 processor with 2nm process powers the device",
    "HiLight LED module offers visual feedback and aids Gemini interactions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Acti Keyboard beat Gboard by doing the one thing Google's keyboard refuses to do",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/acti-keyboard-beat-gboard-by-doing-the-one-thing-googles-keyboard",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:00:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}