Settling in
Google's second-gen foldable comes with a ton of tweaks; it is significantly lighter and thinner than its predecessor, and both the inner and outer panels are noticeably brighter. There's decent hardware, one of the best camera packages in this category, and a design that's in line with the regular Pixel 9 Pro. Combine all of that with a clean software and plenty of cool AI features, and you get a foldable that excels in key areas.
For
- Thinner design with IPX8 water resistance
- Decent hardware
- Great cameras
- Clean software with class-leading AI features
- Long-term software updates
Against
- Heavier than the Open
- Base model has just 256GB of storage
- Significantly costlier
Don't settle for anything else
Even though it isn't a new device, the Open continues to be a great choice if you need a new foldable. It is lighter than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, has brighter AMOLED panels, and its cameras hold their own against what Google is offering. You get a smoother hinge articulation, crease that isn't as visible, battery that lasts longer, and 67W charging. Basically, it has a lot of features that you'll actually end up using, but the software is limited; there are useful software features, but the phone will only get three Android updates.
For
- Better design with less visible crease
- Brighter AMOLED panels both inside and out
- Standout cameras
- Bigger battery and fast 67W charging tech
- Good software extras
Against
- Won't get even half as many Android updates
- Only IPX4 water resistance
