The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google’s second-generation iteration of its foldable line that launched in 2023 with the Google Pixel Fold.
Although the flexible and fun nature of foldables have caught my eye, I’ve decided against purchasing one for several reasons.
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One, they’re too expensive while having inferior camera systems compared to their mono-display counterparts. Two, they’re too fragile. (The jury is still out whether the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has longevity). And three, a dual-display device typically means not-so-great battery life.
As it turns out, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s long battery life has proven me wrong on that last point.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold battery life
According to our testing, which launches a TikTok video rundown at a display brightness of 50%, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold lasted over 16 hours.
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This is much better than the battery runtime of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Pixel 9 Pro’s Samsung competitor, which lasted nearly 13 hours on a charge.
Take a look at the battery life runtimes of the foldables we’ve tested this year:
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold – 16 hours and 6 minutes
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 – 12 hours and 44 minutes
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 – 12 hours and 13 minutes
Mashable’s Alex Perry reviewed the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And while he’s not a fan of the AI bloat, yawn-worthy color choices, and less-impressive camera array (compared to the Pixel 9 Pro models), he gushed about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s “fantastic” 6.3-inch internal display.
“The internal Pixel 9 Pro Fold screen is absolutely massive, moving up from 7.6-inches to 8-inches, making it ideal for reading or watching things. Everything looks crisp, smooth, and colorful. It’s just fantastic,” Perry said.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s closest competitor is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Unfortunately for Samsung, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold beat it in the battery life department. The Google foldable lasted longer on a charge by 3 hours and 22 minutes.
However, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a smidge heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 by 0.64 ounces, but the Google foldable is slimmer than the Samsung rival (0.20 inches vs. 0.22 inches in height).
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is $100 pricier at $1,899.
