The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone is better than its predecessor but far from the best foldable smartphone for photographers.
For many, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the first look at one of the company’s foldable phones to see how it stacks up against the best in this emerging category. Indeed, it was my first chance to test a Google foldable since Canada wasn’t among the markets selling
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s specs are also good enough to do most things you’d want on a phone, though battery life may make it challenging to feel confident you’ll get there by bedtime every night. It’s hard not to utilize the 120Hz refresh rate for either screen, especially when viewing video or playing a game. Plus, a larger display will always demand more juice than a standard single panel.
Every other foldable I’ve tried makes that switch a simple tap, so leaving it out is just a bizarre design choice. I found a workaround that required unfolding the phone first, launching the camera app, then opening a second app and moving it to the left screen for a split-screen layout. From there, I could fold the phone at a 90-degree angle, pushing the camera app to the bottom screen. It works well but adds unnecessary steps to an otherwise straightforward process.
That also goes for Pixel Studio, which offers more leeway. I had fun generating logos for fictional sports teams but also recognized Google putting a leash on certain things. Obviously, nothing too risqué, nor much using protected IP, but it can be fun to play around with, even if you think of it as a way to conceptualize ideas.
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