
Still, Samsung’s comparable foldable device has slightly better image sensor specifications.įoldable phones typically have an external display for quick tasks and can fold open to a tablet-sized interior screen. The company has built a library of AI-powered camera features - such as its Magic Eraser, which can remove unwanted elements in photos for a neater composition - that it says make its hardware a leader. In a presentation, Google said that its foldable’s distinguishing features are its screen technology and cameras. Samsung remains the sales leader in foldables - with 79% of the market last year, according to IDC - having kicked off the category four years ago with the Galaxy Fold. The Pixel Fold is Google’s most expensive handset to date, matching the price of Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold4 and including high-end specifications including 512 gigabytes of onboard storage. The move into the pricier foldables category marks a strategy shift for Google, which has focused on undercutting the cost of rival devices. The three devices use an in-house chip known as the Tensor G2. The company also rolled out its first Pixel-branded tablet and a $499 Pixel 7a, trickling down its 2022 flagship phone’s features to a more affordable price point.
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Google touts this as the thinnest foldable in the markets where it will be sold, which include the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. Launched at Wednesday’s Google I/O conference, the Pixel Fold is Google’s first entry into the growing foldables category and comes with a 7.6-inch main display and a 5.8-inch external panel. Alphabet Inc.’s Google introduced a $1,799 foldable smartphone, a new entry-level Pixel phone and a tablet for the home, its latest attempt to drive hardware sales in an arena saturated by Apple Inc.
