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As for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, we’ve heard it will be one of the thinnest and heaviest foldable smartphones on the market.
According to leakers, the upcoming device will measure “155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5mm (closed) and 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1mm (open)”. When folded, it will reportedly be 1.6mm thinner than the first Pixel Fold, and 0.7mm thinner when unfolded.
As for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s weight, it’s said to weigh in at 257 grams. That’s nearly 30 grams lighter than the previous generation, but still about 18 grams heavier than the recently released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Will these design upgrades, along with the aesthetic tweaks mentioned below, be enough to convince potential foldable phone buyers to choose Google this year? I’m not sure, but at least Google’s phones run the cleanest, most accessible version of Android available, so let’s hope we see some foldable-optimized Android 15 features announced later today too.
As a reminder, Google already shared a teaser image of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which we now know is the official name of the Google Pixel Fold 2.
The image in question shows a new square camera block and thinner bezels for the upcoming phone, so we’re expecting a significant design upgrade over the original Google Pixel Fold.
So, what exactly can we expect to see this afternoon (or this morning, depending on where you are)? Here’s what I think Google will announce:
The Google Pixel 9: Google hasn’t named this phone yet, but it seems like a formality given the Pixel 9 Pro’s confirmed appearance at today’s event
The Google Pixel 9 Pro: Official product images have already confirmed a redesigned camera module and polished sides
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Rumors suggest this will be Google’s first extra-large device (likely larger than 6.7 inches)
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: the name has been confirmed, as well as the design of the back
The Google Pixel Watch 3: expect a brighter screen and minor design tweaks
The Google Pixel Buds 2 Pro: we hope for improvements in noise cancellation and call quality
Android 15 And Google Gemini: expect demos for new features and a rollout timeline
Today’s Made by Google event takes place at (surprise!) Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California. We’re calling in remotely and from the event itself, with our on-site correspondents – Ny Breaking’s Editor at Large, Lance Ulanoff, and US Managing Editor for News, Jacob Kroll – reporting live.
Good morning, folks! Phone editor Axel Metz here (insert waving emoji). I’ll be setting the tone for today’s Made by Google event, where we can expect to get our first look at the Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google Pixel Watch 3, and other Pixel-related goodies.
The event starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (or 4am AEDT on August 14th if you’re in Australia). We’ll be taking you through the key talking points before, during, and after the event.
If you’re keen to attend the showcase in California yourself, check out our guide on how to watch the Google Pixel 9 launch.