Compared to the 2023 launch, which is only available in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan,Pixel Fold, the Pixel brand's first foldable phoneThe second foldable phone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which has expanded sales to Taiwan and other countries and regions this year, has obviously borrowed a lot of design experience from similar products. Therefore, the screen experience, folding mechanism, and even the body thickness design are much better than the first product.
Quick Review of Features
Although it's still not as thin as the new foldable phones from Xiaomi and Honor, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is indeed the thinnest foldable phone in the countries and regions where it has been confirmed to be launched. It is only 10.5mm thick when folded and 5.1mm thick when unfolded.
而外部則採與Pixel 9相同的Actua螢幕，以6.3吋、OLED顯示面板設計，解析度一樣為1080 x 2424，顯示比例也是20:9，支援60-120Hz畫面顯示更新率。
The inside is an 8-inch Super Actua Flex screen made of an OLED display panel that supports LTPO light control technology. It has a resolution of 2076 x 2152, corresponding to a 1-120Hz screen refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 1600 nits, and a peak brightness of 2700 nits. Like the external screen, it supports a display contrast ratio of more than 2000000:1, HDR, and 24-bit color depth.
In terms of hardware specifications, it also uses the Tensor G4 processor and Titan M2 security chip, with 16GB of memory and storage capacity of 9GB and 256GB options, just like the Pixel 512 Pro XL.
The battery is designed with a capacity of 4650 mAh and is claimed to have a battery life of more than 24 hours under normal use, and even up to 72 hours when the super power saving function is turned on. It also supports fast charging and wireless charging, but cannot charge other devices via reverse wireless method.
As for the body, it uses a satin metal frame with a matte back cover design, and also uses a coating design to reduce fingerprint contamination. The outer screen and back cover are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 tempered glass. The entire body corresponds to IPX8 waterproof level. Google also stated that the screen hinge of Pixel 9 Pro Fold is made of a more durable form, and the inner screen is flatter when unfolded.
The body frame design has been adjusted from the previous arc edge to a rectangular design, so that the joints of the two side frames can withstand greater opening stress after unfolding, thereby distributing the force at the hinge.
As for the lens, the hole-punch video lenses on both the outer and inner screens are 1000-megapixel, support Dual PD focus, and have an ƒ/2.2 aperture and an 87-degree shooting angle.
背後主相機則分別採用ƒ/1.7光圈、82度拍攝視角的4800萬像素Quad PD廣角鏡頭，以及對應ƒ/2.2光圈、127度拍攝視角與自動對焦功能的1050萬像素Dual PD超廣角鏡頭，另外搭配ƒ/3.1光圈、23度拍攝視角與5倍光學變焦 (最高對應20倍混合變焦)的1080萬像素Dual PD望遠鏡頭。
In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold largely shares the same features as the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, including support for Pro-level shooting modes. However, it lacks support for high-resolution shooting at the highest pixel count (4800 megapixels) and lacks the "motion panning" feature for capturing a sense of movement.
However, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold can provide features such as selfies with the rear camera, hands-free mode photography, and dual-screen preview functions through the use of internal and external screens. In addition, it can display different images on the external screen and use sound to attract the attention of the subject (such as children and pets) with the "Look Over" shooting function.
In terms of video recording function, it supports up to 4K 24/30/60fps video shooting and up to 20x digital video zoom shooting function, but does not support wide-angle lens double exposure function, and also does not support 8K 30fps video format.
Editing features include Magic Photo Retouch, Magic Eraser, Perfect Group Photo, Blur Fix, Zoom Enhancement, and Portrait Lighting. Video features include Video Enhancer, Night Vision Video, Magic Noise Reduction, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Camera Movement, Astro Time-lapse Photography, and Voice Enhancement. However, 10-bit HDR video can only be shot through the rear camera.
Quick unboxing:
Comparison with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 appearance:
Hardware performance
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Artificial intelligence application functions are also the main features
The operating system, like all other devices, ships with Android 14, with Google expected to provide an update to Android 15 later. Furthermore, it offers seven years of system and security updates, emergency notifications, SOS support, free Google VPN, and the ability to locate the Android phone linked to a user's account using the Find Device feature.
In terms of artificial intelligence applications, the Gemini artificial intelligence service will be enhanced, and Google will also enhance the interactive experience between the Pixel 9 series and other Pixel brand devices. Other artificial intelligence application functions such as circle search are also provided. When purchasing the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you can also get a one-year free use of the Gemini Advanced service plan, which allows you to use more advanced Gemini service functions.
withOther Pixel 9 series modelsSimilarly, it includes the Pixel Screenshots function and the Gemini Live function driven by the Gemini Anvanced artificial intelligence model. Currently, only the English interface version is available. The Traditional Chinese version is not yet available in the Taiwanese market (it can be switched to the English interface). The Google Assistant digital assistant service is also replaced by the Gemini artificial intelligence digital assistant by default, but users can still manually set whether to use the Gemini artificial intelligence assistant). As for the calling method, it can still be awakened by speaking "Hey, Google".
How to choose between the Pixel 9 series and other phones?
Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is clearly designed for users who want full Google services, native Android app functionality, and the added convenience of a foldable screen. However, due to its foldable design, its battery life is significantly inferior to the upright Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9. Its camera capabilities are even more noticeably inferior to the Pixel 9. While it offers a telephoto lens, like the ultra-wide-angle lens, it only provides basic functionality and lacks high-resolution specifications.
Therefore, it is obvious that if users want to focus on photography, they must choose Pixel 9 or Pixel Pro XL. If they need a small body but also focus on complete shooting functions, they must wait for the Pixel 9 Pro, which will be introduced to the Taiwanese market later.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, on the other hand, focuses more on being able to use the inner screen in a larger size after it is flipped open, and under normal circumstances it maintains operation with a 6.3-inch screen body, but the camera function is only sufficient to meet general usage needs.
As for AI applications, the three phones are essentially the same, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's larger screen offers greater convenience for user interaction and viewing, such as easier use of AI features like circle search. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will also launch in Taiwan on September 9th, with a suggested retail price starting at NT$4. It will be bundled with plans offered by Taiwan Mobile and Chunghwa Telecom.
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