Key Highlights
- Google Pixel delayed to 2023.
- It will reportedly cost lesser than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.
- The phone is said to have refresh rate up to 120Hz.
Google has reportedly postponed the debut of its first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Notepad, until 2023. According to a report by SamMobile, the Google Pixel Notepad Foldable phone will now be released in the spring of next year. The device has been postponed for the second time. It was originally scheduled to debut in 2021 but was pushed back to a late 2022 launch.
Google Pixel Foldable Phone Specifications
There have been many speculations around Google’s Pixel Fold. This is expected to be Google’s first ever foldable phone offering in its international markets. The Pixel Fold is expected to carry the same size as the Galaxy Z Fold 3. It is speculated to have LTPO and variable refresh rate up to 120Hz. The company recently announced a version of Android 12 – Android 12L – optimised for foldables, tablets and Chrome OS devices.
According to reports, the Google Pixel phone with a folding scenario is expected to get a 7.6-inch display, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. While no news on what type of folding technology the foldable Pixel will use has been confirmed, rumors say it can be folded vertically. The report also suggests that the phone will feature Samsung OLED panels.
If earlier reports are to be believed, the foldable Pixel will be unveiled by the end of the year. It will get released most likely during this year’s ‘Made by Google’ event with the next-generation Pixel 5a or Pixel 6.
However, other information about the foldable Pixel phone is yet unknown. According to previous leaks, the device’s codename is ‘Passport.’ Given Google’s recent preference for mid-range smartphones, there’s a chance the foldable Pixel phone will feature mid-range specs but a hefty price tag, considering the pricing scheme of foldable devices we’ve seen recently.
Google Pixel Foldable Phone Price
The biggest competitor of the upcoming Google Pixel Fold is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 which costs $1,799. The Pixel Fold can often be found for less, especially with trade-in. Although multiple reports have claimed that Google is aiming for a cheaper price, somewhere around $1,400. However, we have no official reports regarding its price segment.
