Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

At Rs. 699,999, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs more than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Rs. 614,999) and slightly less than the Apple iPhone Duo (Rs. 724,999).

Main advantages: IP68 dust and water resistance, 16GB RAM in every version, a 5x telephoto camera, up to 7 major OS updates and Pixel software features.

Main disadvantages: it is thicker than the best rivals, the crease is still visible, charging is slow at 30W, and the yearly upgrades are small.

The Z Fold 7 is the better choice for buyers who want the thinnest, lightest-feeling foldable for less money. The Pixel makes more sense for buyers who value water resistance, long software support and Google's camera and call features.

Verdict: a solid but expensive foldable. Owners of last year's Pixel Fold have little reason to upgrade; buyers coming from older phones get a refined, durable device, but not the best hardware for the price.

Official specs: an 8.0 inches foldable LTPO OLED inner screen with 2076 x 2152 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and up to 3600 nits peak brightness. Google says both screens reach the same peak brightness, and ProPakistani reports a bigger cover screen than before.

Real-world use: both screens are noticeably brighter than last year's, which helps outdoors. The new hinge allows slightly slimmer bezels around the inner screen, and the screen proportions are very comfortable, both closed as a normal phone and open for reading, video and split-screen apps.

Limitations: the crease is still there. It is not severe and mostly disappears while watching content, but competing foldables have reduced it more. Google credits the new hinge and a thicker glass layer on the inner screen for improved crease performance.

The phone runs the Google Tensor G6 (3 nm) with 16GB of RAM in every storage version, so it avoids the RAM cut seen on the base Pixel 11 Pro.

Real-world use: the phone feels smooth in everyday use, as Pixels usually do, and switching between apps on the large inner screen is fluid. There is no sign of a dramatic speed jump over last year's model.

Limitations: gaming performance, heat and sustained performance have not yet been measured in full testing. Tensor chips have historically focused on AI and camera processing rather than top gaming speed, so buyers who play demanding games should wait for detailed tests.

Official specs: a new 48 MP f/1.7 main camera, a 10.8 MP 5x telephoto, a 10.5 MP ultrawide and two 10 MP selfie cameras (one on the cover screen, one inside), with video up to 4K@60fps.

Real-world use: the main camera is new this year, while the telephoto and ultrawide are much smaller sensors than those on the Pixel 11 Pro, which gets a 50 MP main camera plus 48 MP telephoto and ultrawide cameras. Expect the Fold to trail the Pro models, especially in zoom and low light.

Useful camera software includes:

• A built-in teleprompter that scrolls your script as fast as you speak.
• Faster Night Sight processing using the Tensor G6.
• Pixel features such as Best Take and Zoom Enhance.

Detailed photo and video quality checks of the Fold's cameras are not available yet.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a 4806 mAh battery.

Charging:

• 30W wired charging reaches about 50% in 30 min.
• 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging, slightly faster than before, with Pixel Snap magnet support.
• Bypass charging is supported.

There are no silicon-carbon battery or very fast charging upgrades here, and rival phones at this price offer much longer endurance and far quicker charging. Full battery life tests are not available yet, so check them before buying if battery life is your priority.

The phone launches with Android 17 and is promised up to 7 major OS updates, one of the longest commitments available.

Useful features:

• Call Screening and Now Playing, long-time Pixel favourites.
• Gemini built into almost every part of the system.
• A camera teleprompter and faster Night Sight.

Highlight light: a new multi-coloured LED in the camera bar can glow when you talk to Gemini or when a chosen contact calls. At launch it does nothing else: no message alerts and no support for third-party apps.

Many of these software features may also come to older Pixels, so they are a reason to choose a Pixel rather than a reason to upgrade from last year's Fold.