Pixel 9 Pro Fold is down to $1,099 ahead of sequel’s debut [U]

Ahead of the Pixel 10 series launch next week, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently selling for just $1,099 in what is a stellar deal for a foldable phone.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the Pixel 10 series launch next week, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is currently selling for just $1,099 in what is a stellar deal for a foldable phone.
Expand Expanding CloseI’ve carried a Pixel as my daily smartphone for years now because, often, it just provides the experience I want the most. That said, I’ve always had a soft spot for Samsung’s foldables, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was finally enough to replace my Pixel as my main smartphone thanks to its drastically upgraded hardware and ever-improving software. But there’s one broken Android feature that continues to irk me.
Expand Expanding CloseIn just a few short weeks, Google will take the stage in New York to finally unveil the Pixel 10 series. Everything we’ve seen about these devices so far — and we’ve seen plenty — suggests a lineup that is, in some ways, frustratingly familiar to last year’s devices. There’s nothing wrong with a “tock” year, of course, where Google can catch its breath after last year’s massive leap in both presentation and build quality. But unlike with the standard Pixel 10, this year’s foldable might end up take the brunt of the blowback from this decision.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive jump for the company’s book-style foldable, delivering a needed upgrade and some major improvements. But if we’re looking to crown the biggest upgrade in foldable history, I think Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold still earns that title.
Expand Expanding CloseFoldables are absolutely a niche within the smartphone market, but some brands are starting to see a bit of success with it, including Google which is not only seeing sales of Pixel Fold devices, but is one of the fastest-growing foldable makers Europe right now.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with a notoriously small library of cases, as does any foldable phone. Dbrand is finally adding to it with its long-standing Grip case built specifically for the second-gen Google foldable — the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding CloseLast year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold proved to be the most impressive generational upgrade we’ve seen in foldables to date, but it certainly wasn’t the “end” of pushing the envelope. Just a few months later, Oppo is now gearing up to launch the Find N5 as the “world’s thinnest” foldable and, after getting my hands on it, I can’t help but drawn comparisons to the Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter months of waiting, Google’s official Pixel 9 Pro Fold case is back in stock at the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseOver 3 months after launch – LineageOS – the biggest and most well-known third party ROM now officially supports the entire Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is both a blessing and a curse. It folds in half, which is great, but finding a good case for a phone that folds in half can be tough. That’s where we’ve settled on Thinborne’s minimal aramid fiber case for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as it brings the best light protection with none of the issues that come with foldable cases.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s most expensive phone was the last to hit the market, but now, some three months later, just what is it like to live with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold? This is our longer-term look at the latest folding Pixel phone.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s that time of year when people might be looking to upgrade their phones. In 2024, we had 5 brand new Google Pixel phones to contend with—plus the previous generations sticking around—but how do you decide which is right for you? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseThe improvements Google made in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold over what came before continue to astound me a couple of months into using the device, but there are two design quirks I want Google to address.
Expand Expanding CloseFoldables phones are no longer a new concept; and they’ve reached a developmental point that puts them in the hands of more users. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for example, are two high-end options, but they need to be maintained to last for years. This quick guide will lay out a few tips for caring for your foldable Android phone.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the other three phones in the series two months ago, repair parts — including the inner screen — for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are now listed on iFixit.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the main offer at month’s end, the US Google Store has some Pre-Black Friday 2024 deals on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a stellar foldable smartphone, but getting a case for it has been difficult, especially as Google’s official case has been out of stock for weeks. Finally, though, it has returned.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel phones have been notorious for random Bluetooth quirks and issues over the years, but the Pixel 9 series debuted with some bigger, more frustrating problems. Through recent updates, Google seems to have addressed these qualms.
Expand Expanding CloseIf you’ve picked up a new Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you might have to go without a case for a little while as many options are currently not available through the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold doesn’t work with all wireless chargers, but the good news is that some do still work. Here’s the best wireless charger I’ve found for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as what you should look for when buying one.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold is only the company’s second attempt at a foldable, but it’s a stunning improvement over the first, and quite possibly the foldable you’ve been waiting for this whole time.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a stunning piece of hardware, but it has a few downsides compared to Google’s other new phones, including its charging speed, which is the slowest of the bunch.
Expand Expanding CloseThe hinge still isn’t the weakest part of Pixel 9 Pro Fold in a durability and bend test, as well as subsequent teardown, from JerryRigEverything.
Expand Expanding CloseIf you can stomach the $1800 asking price for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, is it worth that extra cash over the Pixel 9 Pro XL? Here’s everything you need to know.
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