Google Shares Details of Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s ‘Phone First’ Redesign Philosophy
Thinner and Stronger Phone – The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is much thinner than the previous model. – It’s 1.5mm thinner when closed and 0.7mm thinner when open. – The new, stronger hinge makes the phone more durable.
Made for Everyday Use – Designed based on feedback from users of the first Pixel Fold. – People wanted to use it as a regular phone, so the focus is on easy use when it’s closed. – Google’s new approach is called "Phone First" design.
Durable Hinge and Satisfying Snap – The new hinge is made from strong materials like steel and aluminium. – Google is proud of the "snap" sound when you close the phone. – Google tweeted, highlighting the satisfying sound: "Check out the satisfying snap of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold hinge."
Improved Camera and Cooling – The camera bar is smaller but still powerful, fitting in a bigger battery. – It has special optical modules for great photo quality. – New parts like a thinner haptics driver and better cooling system keep the phone running smoothly.