It’s strange to write this review when the world is focused on the passport-sized iPhone Duo, and China-based companies are busy releasing wide foldables with a similar design. Google, however, stuck to its guns this year and produced a Pixel 11 Pro Fold, which is pretty much similar to last year’s foldable. The changes involve a lighter design, a brighter display, better wireless charging, and an updated camera sensor.
The new olive color looks subtle but gorgeous, so that’s a bonus. However, with all the options out there, the device might not attract people who might be looking to buy their first foldable — unless they’re serious Pixel fans. Nonetheless, I have enjoyed using the device because the Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s cameras are competent enough, even if they aren’t a match for the Pixel 11 Pro’s setup, and the screen is nice to use despite the very visible crease.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is 5mm thick when unfolded (vs 5.2mm of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold) and 10.1mm thick when folded (vs 10.8 mm of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold). This one is for the spec sheet because you might not feel as much difference. Despite this, the phone is not as thin as a device like the Honor V6 Magic.
The difference you might notice — if you hold both this year’s and last year’s foldables — is that the new device is 19 grams lighter. But if you are buying a new device or switching from another foldable, it’s barely noticeable. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was already a sturdy device.
With this year’s version, the company claims to have increased durability by three times. Plus, there is a new glass-ceramic cover and a glass-fiber composite back cover to take up any impact. My Pixel 10 fell a few times from the table and from my pocket, but there wasn’t any visible dent or scratch.
One drawback of a strong hinge is that you can’t unfold the 11 Pro Fold with one hand, and that’s by design. The outer display is ever so slightly bigger, but the more observable change is the 3,600-nit display that is an upgrade from last year’s 3,000-nit peak display. This means that you can use the phone in bright conditions better.
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