When will the Google Pixel Fold phone enter the market?

Google It will release its first foldable smartphone (Pixel Fold) in June and it is said that this device will be Samsung folding challenges According to leaked documents from Google, the tech giant plans to launch the device on Wednesday, May 10.May 20) at its annual developer conference, Google I/O.

Based on these documents by CNBC The Pixel Fold, codenamed “Felix” by company insiders, will have “the most durable hinge of any foldable phone,” according to the leak. Its price is more than 1700 dollars will be and with Galaxy Z Fold 4 Samsung ($1,799) competes.

Pixel Fold specifications according to Google documents

In the continuation of these documents, it is said that Google plans to market the Pixel Fold as a waterproof pocket device with a 5.8-inch external display. Based on photos of the device, CNBC claims that the display can be opened like a book to reveal the tiny 7.6-inch Pixel Fold display inside like a tablet.

It is reported to weigh around 280 grams, which is slightly heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, however battery It has a bigger one which according to Google lasts 24 hours or up to 72 hours despite the low power mode.

In addition, it is said that the Pixel Fold will use Google’s Tensor G2 chip. That is, the same chip that was used in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones last year.

While hardware makes up a small portion of Google’s revenue, the Pixel Fold The most expensive phone This will be the company. The tech giant has also spent the past few years trying to optimize the Android operating system and Google Play Store for devices from other companies, such as Samsung, which is the current leader in the flip phone market.

However, we will have to wait until this fall for the foldable phone war to begin. Samsung is also likely to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 5 at the August-September 2023 Unpacked event. Previous reports about the device said that the Z Fold 5 will have an upgraded hinge that looks like a water drop.