Google brought the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to India in August 2024 at Rs 1,72,999 for 16 GB plus 256 GB, the first Pixel foldable sold in the country. It abandoned the short, wide shape of the original Pixel Fold for a taller design whose 6.3-inch cover screen feels like a normal phone, and an 8-inch inner display that is the largest on any foldable of its year.
The inner LTPO OLED and the cover screen both run at up to 120Hz with high brightness. The phone is thin when open and uses Tensor G4 with 16 GB of RAM, enough for multitasking and Gemini features. Software support for split screen and the taskbar is good, though the Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers more refined multitasking tools and Snapdragon performance.
Cameras are a step below the slab Pixel 9 Pro: a 48 MP main, a 10.5 MP ultrawide and a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto, still producing reliable Pixel results. The 4650 mAh battery lasts a day, though charging is slow at 21W. Against the Z Fold 6 it offers a more usable cover screen and better camera processing, but loses on performance and the IP rating, which is only IPX8.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 172,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | August 2024 |
| Segment | Foldable |
| Display | 8-inch, Foldable LTPO OLED, 6.3-inch OLED cover display, 120Hz, 2076 x 2152 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main + 10.5 MP ultrawide + 10.8 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4650 mAh |
| Charging | 21W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 14 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IPX8 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 257 g |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain |
What we like
- Large 8-inch inner display
- Normal-width cover screen
- Thin and well-built
- Seven years of updates
What could be better
- Extremely expensive
- Weaker cameras than the Pixel 9 Pro
- Slow charging and only IPX8
Who should buy it
Productivity-focused buyers who want a large-screen foldable with Google software and a phone-like cover display.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (August 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.