An example of relevant refinement, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold holds its footing among foldables with utilitarian, compact tablet vibes. But it too has typical foldable foibles

With the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has delivered one of the most practical foldable phones yet thanks to one simple trick. Is that enough?

Android 14 runs the show and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has one of the cleanest versions of the operating system with very minimal bloatware. It's long-lasting too with seven years of software updates and feature drops to come, meaning this phone could last until 2031.

An example of relevant refinement, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold holds its footing among foldables with utilitarian, compact tablet vibes. But it too has typical foldable foibles

Is it as spec-heavy as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, or as affordable as the OnePlus Open? No. But for most people, it straddles the line as the best value.

Another area where the Pixel 9 Pro Fold beats the OnePlus Open and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the AI features. As expected from a Google smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is loaded with features that aren't available on other foldables. These features include:

Google's new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here and starts at $1,799, or a full $100 less than one of its biggest competitors, Samsung's $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 6.