Google To Launch Its First Foldable Phone—‘Pixel Fold’—With ‘Most Durable Hinge’

Google is set to soon rival Samsung’s foldable smartphones, with recent reports claiming the long-awaited Pixel Fold could debut on May 10 at Google I/O. The gadget, known internally by its codename ′Felix’, is said to have the “most durable hinge on a foldable” mobile device.

According to CNBC, which cited internal communciations seen by its reporter, the smartphone will “open like a book” to reveal a 7.6-inch display screen—the same size as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4. Its price tag, estimated to be over US$1,700, is likely to hover around the latter’s US$1,799 cost.

One key difference is that Google’s Pixel Fold will weigh slightly heavier than its competitor at 10oz, though this could be due to a larger battery that the company claims will last for 24 hours, or up to 72 hours on low power mode.

Furthermore, the gadget is said to be water-resistant and pocket-sized, with an external screen measuring just 5.8 inches across. Internally, the device will be powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chip—the same processor featured in the brand’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Android Police noted that while the chip didn’t have the fastest computing speed, it has still proven to be an efficient choice, with users able to enjoy many Pixel-exclusive features. Will Google’s most expensive smartphone live up to the hype? We’ll soon find out.

[via CNBC and Android Police, cover image via Michael Vi | Dreamstime.com]