If you want to see how to Tensor G2 stacked up to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, check this out ua-cam.com/video/YJbNYx6YZ1Y/v-deo.html Face unlock working in banking apps has also been confirmed via my anonymous source.
In terms of synthetic benchmarks, yes. In terms of using the phones, I would suspect it's very close as usual. Video processing and gaming will be the edge case again.
People comparing pre-release performance is meaningless. Just look at the slope of the G4 and G3 curves; it is clear the old device is software tuned to maximise performance and thermals and is slowly tunning down, while the new one didn't have this optimisation, so it runs at max speed until it hits a cliff and thermals stabilise. I'm almost certain that by the time the final firmware rolls out, you will see a gradual slope from 100% to ~70% and maintain a higher peak and average than the G3.
Bro 21W charging when the OnePlus Open is capable of 67W charging is absolutely insane. It takes me maybe 45-50 mins to go from completely dead to full charge. Now I bought my open in January to replace my old Fold2, so I'm not gonna be upgrading to a new foldable for several years (and I'm quite excited to see how much more improved new models will be when I do.) However, if I were to be upgrading after the release of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and had it and Samsung's Z Fold6 as upgrade options, I think I would still probably pick the OnePlus Open. The multitasking is phenomenal, a lot of the gestures are very intuitive, the display sizes are great, and all for significantly cheaper than the other two similar options. Just my opinion tho.
i wish the pixel fold would get some of the features from the one plus open. i never had an issue with charging speeds on my pixel fold (first gen). maybe i don’t use my phone as much as others do since i never really cared about charging speeds that much regardless of the device. i charge my phone overnight so if its still alive by the time i go to bed then that’s good enough for me.
@@DarrinLin to be honest with you, charging speeds and it has been proven by I. Fix it that's charging a phone had tremendous speeds. I'm an awareness charger or wired may degrade the battery depending your situation. Then where you are, charging your phone around your house. I personally wouldn't care about charging speeds. As soon as I can, I am gonna transition to the folding pixel. Maybe the third gen, because my return window.It's now closed, so I gotta stay with samsung
What I have missed is why Google thinks it's sufficient to offer $760 for the Pixel Fold toward the newer version? How is Samsung able to give $1200 for the Fold 5 towards the Fold 6? Samsung was even willing to offer $800 for the Pixel Fold on trade in. While it isn't much higher than Google, it still is higher. What does it say about a company that won't match or better the competition?
Coming from iphones and having pre-ordered the Pixel 9 Pro Fold it didn't even occur to me that face unlock couldn't be used for some apps. It's such a mainstay that face ID works for everything on an iphone I found it odd it wouldn't be the same for all new Android phones.
One+ has the opportunity to MURDER the competition with the One+ Open 2! I think that's the one to watch out for, especially once their OS is mastered and fine tuned
Google would then have the opportunity to "MURDER" OnePlus Open 2 with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the cycle would continue. I think we, as users, sometimes lose perspective with these short product cycles and huge leaps in technology. It's important to focus on what works for us now and what's available in the market. That said, I do understand your point. I've been using the Z Fold series since the first iteration, and now I'm making the jump from the Z Fold 5 to this one. I'm really looking forward to it!
@kalkydra I don't think so. Google could have done it this time but fumbled. They chose to decrease the battery capacity and not include turbo fast charging. They also decide to decrease the camera hardware, relying heavily on the software, probably to boost the hardware down the line for future upgrades. That's a gamble. They should've just made the Google Fold 2 the heavyweight of foldables. They chose not to this time. They'll do the same next time.
@kalkydra I think a lot of these tech giants are underestimating the Chinese smartphone market. Google has pretty much stolen Chinese designs for both foldable devices. They're underestimating the advancement in their OS efficiency as well.
@@shrimpgordita In what way? I've also had pixels and open canvas is the best software currently available for foldable multitasking. Everything else sucks in comparison.
Just discovered you and loved the effort into the video! Leaving a comment to help! Can't wait for my Fold to get here. I'm hoping it'll last me upwards of 3-5 years. I've been on OnePlus for so long but live in Aus so getting repairs or cases etc is impossible 😢 I also have a business and do lots of work through my phone so hoping to increase productivity with a fold!
Things are sounding good so far, and I'm rooting for Pixels to keep improving. Hopefully in a couple of years when my S24 Ultra gets outdated I can go back to Team Pixel and by then their battery life will finally be great 😅.
I'm seriously thinking about canceling my pre-order. I had to get two warranty replacement phones for the pixel fold because the Android system suffered a loading error. And now the same has happened to my pixel 8 pro. At this point I may be done with Google. I love using their UI and I feel so comfortable with their products but dealing with their inconsistencies is maddening.
I've had nothing but trouble too. I had 2 warranty replacements and also did an insurance claim due to the screen dying on me. They of course assumed I dropped or something but I told them I didn't. Luckily my insurance only charged me $100 to replace my Pixel Fold's screen. I tried selling it on eBay, but they seem to be selling for next to nothing. I don't feel the google trade-ins are fair either. Samsung is even offering more for a Pixel Fold than Google. Go figure.
Was glad these were actually things I hadnt heard about and not just rehashed talking points that everyone else is covering. Thanks for putting this out there!
Great video! Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks promising and I can't wait to get my hands on it. The left-right split app shortcut feature is my favorite. Please make more content about this device!
What I found out about the original fold is that it often didn't charge at the highest speeds BUT if you reset the phone then it would go to 19-21 watts. It took a reset or charging while it's off to get that full 21 watts. This was something that bugged me forever
Will this tablet layout in "narrower than taller" screens only work on the Pixel Fold 2 or will it work on the OnePlus Open as well? The best implementation is Outlook where you can choose between the 2 layout in wide portrait mode.
Im only concerned about the modem and cellular connection on the pro fold. I plan to test mine out really good when it arrives, and any sighns of issues, i will return it in the 15 day return window.
First time visiting! Really good video and helped me a lot understanding if I want to take the leap for the phone. Got a subscription from me. Saw your weather app say Knoxville. If that is Knoxville, TN. My hometown!
I did the same tests with my one plus open and my 8 pro after seeing your threads...it took everything i had to not call BS on that article in a thread of my own because i knew you'd bring this up in a video.
Yes I've heard this too not getting the 8k up scaling or super res zoom if true I'm not surprised due to lack of camera hardware compared to the rest of the line up .
I was able to handled the Google 9Pro Fold in the Google store. It literally is a copy of the OnePlus in the edges design, even the hinge "feel" when open/close. It is same as a OnePlus(!). The main difference is that it is uncomfortably bigger. That little bit taller and wider than the OnePlus, which seems unnecessary. It really doesn't help when it's also HEAVIER, (Ugg!) because it heavier weight just adds to making it MORE clumsy in the hand! Jumbo/Dumbo sized phone! Then there is the issue with the bezels again!. They are using the same cheap shiny plastic for the bezels!.. (although much thinner), which are prone to finger smudge and scratches.. UGG WHY! WHY! . The saving grace, was that it is cooool to the touch(!) and navigated quick and smooth when I tried UI & apps. It was overall still impressive to see. This is going to be a skip/leap year for me. Decided to sell my Pixel Fold (instead of trading it in for this upgrade), and now holding onto the OnePlus Open, for now. Probably even for next year as I don't need small refinements when the OnePlus is so far ahead overall.
i wish they announced more foldable software features! app pairs would be appreciated on day 1. but a lot of features are still lacking for pixel folds compared to one plus open and samsung z fold. 😢
Just followed! In your opinion, would you consider it a smart move to jump from the Pixel Fold to the 9 Pro Fold? I find that the differences or improvements aren't substantial enough to dissuade me. It feels as it some if not most of the announce features will eventually make it to the original Fold through some Pixel Drops. I do like the "passport" aspect of the OG Fold, but also that trade-in deal in the Google Store is very tempting. Anyways, looking forward for your comparison vid!
How do you use app pair? I havr been using the Be Nice app on my fold 1. I wont need that on fold 2? If so, curious about the steps to get it to pair 2 apps
Here's a screen brightness test which was conducted outside in the middle of July. Mid-90s. It's not Florida hot in Tennessee, but let's not act like it's cold either. I've used Pixels in the upper 90s so many times and I've never had this "black screen in less than a minute" nonsense. ua-cam.com/video/F05XSoRXnVo/v-deo.html
@@scaryifliteral Yes, I saw that one and it was definitely not what I experience in Florida with my Pixel 7 Pro. It goes black within 60 seconds in high 90s Florida sun. Took my new OnePlus Open to the beach this past Saturday... while it dimmed, it was fully usable the entire time there. Something I would never have been able to do with my old Pixel 7 Pro. Talk about a thermal difference!
Does the 9 Pro Fold have a vapour chamber? People keep saying it does, but as far as I have seen there is no real confirmation besides the Google Store Support (which I'd hardly call official).
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which specializes in AI and has a large working space, is a very attractive device, but I think you should check the performance of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (the name may change) that will be launched in a year. The reason is that the manufacturing of the SoC will be changed from Samsung to TSMC. One of the reasons why the Pixel series was poorly rated in the past was its low performance and poor energy efficiency. I think it will be better to make a purchase decision after checking whether it will be improved with the SoC made by TSMC, so that you can make a choice without regrets. Please pray that the smartphone I'm using now won't break.😁
Had a cell phone consistently since the first 1 i had came in a suitcase like bag, and then the way more portable motorola brick, have mostly had google phones since the Nexus one, using the pixel 7 pro and have the new fold on pre-order. i have never once in my life considered the thermals of my phone, it has never been an issue, i guess i don't use my phone like these people seem to think i should.
I pre-ordered it, I am very concerned about cameras if I am being honest. Coming from a Pixel 7 Pro, I love my cameras. I wanted the fold factor for a long time so I thought I would jump on it now since it looks like this might be an amazing phone.
I really hope the software is multi tasking optimized. Mind boggling pixle fold doesn't have app pairs lol and floating windows yeah so useful in multi tasking running apps on same screen at the sama time
I've had my pixel fold for 10 months and now I feel it's time for something new. I won't be getting the new pixel pro fold there are something things I feel that should have been improved..But I'll be interested to see a battery drain test comparison between the first pixel fold
Im starting to think im going to buy the Pro XL instead and cancel my Fold preorder. Seems the Fold has too many compromises compared to most devices out there including the previous fold.
To hear how the Pixel Fold charge at somewhere less than 22 watts is mind blowing. I really wantes tk get back on the Pixel train but goodness gracious that abysmally slow charging speed would murder me 😩 Or I couls get it as a 2nd phone anyway goddammit I want this thing so bad.
Am i one of the only people who uses my Pixel 8 pro and I dont have issues with video editing and gaming? Now my Pixel 7 definitely had problems but my 8 is great
0:51 The big phone companies, the top tier ones, is holding back on upgrading the charging speed. I believe that the delay to upgrade the charging speed is to keep their brand relevant in the future, because the smart phone hasn't went through any revolutionary hardware changes over the last couple of years. This is their marketing strategy to incentivise or to lure people to continue buying their products. They don't want to be in a position where they are out of new ideas, ideas to attract new customers and to keep their old customers. 😎💯💪🏾👍🏾
The battery life (along w the charging speed) on my Pixel-1 is horrible. Im worried that w the smaller battery the battery life is going to be no better. I switched from the Samsung fold-5 to the G-fold-1 because of Samsungs narrow front screen. Please Google... don't screw this up...
It's literally true. If better software and a more efficient processor / modem allows them to get more battery life out of a smaller battery you would indeed have a phone that charges faster and potentially lasts just as long if not longer.
@@scaryifliteral the battery reaches 100% faster. It rate of charging is not faster. I'd rather have a 10000mAh battery charging at the same rate as last years battery than a 1000mAh battery that charges at the same rate as last year. But but but.....a 1000mAh battery charges 5x times faster than last years battery...no it doesn't.
"the battery reaches 100% faster" Right. "It rate of charging is not faster." Depends on how you're measuring it. Faster through the cable? No. Faster to full? Yes. I don't really care how you define it, you know exactly what I mean and are instead choosing to nitpick words, which is funny because you're saying I'm arguing semantically lol. "I'd rather have a 10000mAh battery charging at the same rate as last years battery than a 1000mAh battery that charges at the same rate as last year. But but but.....a 1000mAh battery charges 5x times faster than last years battery...no it doesn't." Again, it'll be charged much faster. What you specifically prefer has no bearing on any of this. I'm just laying out the idea that it'll be full faster and with other improvements the actual battery life should be fine.
@@scaryifliteral there's only one definition of faster or rate. It's whatever you're measuring over time. Period. Faster to 100% is not faster to anything except full. Which is not measuring speed or rate in any way. To say it gets to 100% faster is a useless statistic.
Well, thats always the case, devices almost never charge at the maximum power its capable of. They're always 4-5 watts less... That's just how it works. Just like how if manufacturers increase the charging specs by 5 watts noone is ever gonna notice that...
It's a pretty bad trade-in program and honestly it's going to hurt them. I really don't see anything better but the larger screen size and new aspect ratio. I don't see the added ram doing much since the G4 is a pretty slow processor compared to the Snapdragon varient. Gaming is going to suck. Let's be honest here, it's not a good-looking phone, and it actually looks more like an unfinished prototype. The outer left-side bezel looks awful 😖! The people I knew who were interested in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold got turned off by the event. Since then, most have told me they're instead going with the Samsung Z Fold 6.
I watch all of your videos. And really didn't know where to post this. I know that I'm going to be in the minority but I had to mention it. I only got $760 for my Pixel Fold when trading towards the 9 Fold. I did get a little over $400 in store credit. Which I'm going to use for the watch. I'm also trading in my Watch 2 towards the 45mm Watch 3. That gets me $220 off of the $399. I'm rambling but the store credits will allow me to get the new watch and buds for next to nothing. that's not awful to me. Unless I'm missing something.
Wake me when they have USB-C DP mode video output 😅 (Literally the only reason why I won't go for any folding phone other than Samsung, as nobody else has a desktop mode at all)
@@scaryifliteral I'm so happy to hear that, I've used Huawei and LG and Motorola and Samsung for a while... I gave up using experimental desktop modes with Sony... It's really sad that Motorola is the only one that can adapt to any resolution (even 5k2k, 3840x1080, etc) while DeX cannot ... I'm waiting until phone manufacturers get it together!
I just want to be able to have different inner and outer display layouts. Why has this not been added, so dumb!? Also reverse charging would be nice. Still wondering why it is left off of the fold devices, but present on the other "Pro" devices.
@@deangordon8993 had a Galaxy z fold 3 for a couple of years and it was great, but I really enjoy the Pixel specific software exclusives and the outer screen is miles better than the Galaxy fold. Plus no Samsung bloatware.
Yeah, it comes down to that trade-off. I'm willing to miss out on a couple of features I was never likely to use/lose some camera fidelity for the ability to open up into a tablet lol.
If you want to see how to Tensor G2 stacked up to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, check this out ua-cam.com/video/YJbNYx6YZ1Y/v-deo.html
Face unlock working in banking apps has also been confirmed via my anonymous source.
The preliminary data shows that the g4 is still behind the 8 gen2 and dramatically behind the 8 gen 3.
In terms of synthetic benchmarks, yes. In terms of using the phones, I would suspect it's very close as usual. Video processing and gaming will be the edge case again.
It's absolutely egregious that Shane doesn't have more followers. One of the best tech content creators on YT.
Thank you! And thanks to the other commenters too!
Just subscribed. I agree. Very underrated. Very charismatic.
Agree, the quality of the content is great
From France
Definitely one of the best
He'll get there. Quality balanced reviews. Reminds me of mkbhd a little after he started out.
People comparing pre-release performance is meaningless. Just look at the slope of the G4 and G3 curves; it is clear the old device is software tuned to maximise performance and thermals and is slowly tunning down, while the new one didn't have this optimisation, so it runs at max speed until it hits a cliff and thermals stabilise. I'm almost certain that by the time the final firmware rolls out, you will see a gradual slope from 100% to ~70% and maintain a higher peak and average than the G3.
3:46 Nobody expects the John-quisition 😅
That Papa John's bit absolutely got me😂😂
Bro 21W charging when the OnePlus Open is capable of 67W charging is absolutely insane. It takes me maybe 45-50 mins to go from completely dead to full charge. Now I bought my open in January to replace my old Fold2, so I'm not gonna be upgrading to a new foldable for several years (and I'm quite excited to see how much more improved new models will be when I do.) However, if I were to be upgrading after the release of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and had it and Samsung's Z Fold6 as upgrade options, I think I would still probably pick the OnePlus Open. The multitasking is phenomenal, a lot of the gestures are very intuitive, the display sizes are great, and all for significantly cheaper than the other two similar options. Just my opinion tho.
Forgot to say it's just as light as Fold6 and best camera zoom
@Maxx134a lol fold 6 has shit cameras and when I do upgrade I'm going pixel time to get a real cover display and a bigger inner display
i wish the pixel fold would get some of the features from the one plus open. i never had an issue with charging speeds on my pixel fold (first gen). maybe i don’t use my phone as much as others do since i never really cared about charging speeds that much regardless of the device. i charge my phone overnight so if its still alive by the time i go to bed then that’s good enough for me.
@@DarrinLin to be honest with you, charging speeds and it has been proven by I. Fix it that's charging a phone had tremendous speeds. I'm an awareness charger or wired may degrade the battery depending your situation. Then where you are, charging your phone around your house. I personally wouldn't care about charging speeds. As soon as I can, I am gonna transition to the folding pixel. Maybe the third gen, because my return window.It's now closed, so I gotta stay with samsung
My pixel fold charges pretty good as well. Pretty fast for me but I do have a 45w block I use. Dnt know if that matters.@@DarrinLin
What I have missed is why Google thinks it's sufficient to offer $760 for the Pixel Fold toward the newer version? How is Samsung able to give $1200 for the Fold 5 towards the Fold 6? Samsung was even willing to offer $800 for the Pixel Fold on trade in. While it isn't much higher than Google, it still is higher. What does it say about a company that won't match or better the competition?
You said it. I was shocked at the low offering from Google and will be sticking with Samsung
I totally get this, just keep in mind Samsung cells *a lot* more phones.
@@scaryifliterali see what you did there.
Thank you for offering your perspective instead of just rattling off the specs like everyone else seems to do.
Coming from iphones and having pre-ordered the Pixel 9 Pro Fold it didn't even occur to me that face unlock couldn't be used for some apps. It's such a mainstay that face ID works for everything on an iphone I found it odd it wouldn't be the same for all new Android phones.
The Papa John's quip made me laugh out loud 😅
Me too it was snuck in quite well, I didn't expect it xD
One+ has the opportunity to MURDER the competition with the One+ Open 2!
I think that's the one to watch out for, especially once their OS is mastered and fine tuned
I have a OnePlus Open and a P8P. I stopped using the OPO bc of the software. Pixel OS is just so much better.
Google would then have the opportunity to "MURDER" OnePlus Open 2 with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and the cycle would continue. I think we, as users, sometimes lose perspective with these short product cycles and huge leaps in technology. It's important to focus on what works for us now and what's available in the market. That said, I do understand your point. I've been using the Z Fold series since the first iteration, and now I'm making the jump from the Z Fold 5 to this one. I'm really looking forward to it!
@kalkydra I don't think so. Google could have done it this time but fumbled. They chose to decrease the battery capacity and not include turbo fast charging. They also decide to decrease the camera hardware, relying heavily on the software, probably to boost the hardware down the line for future upgrades. That's a gamble. They should've just made the Google Fold 2 the heavyweight of foldables. They chose not to this time. They'll do the same next time.
@kalkydra I think a lot of these tech giants are underestimating the Chinese smartphone market. Google has pretty much stolen Chinese designs for both foldable devices. They're underestimating the advancement in their OS efficiency as well.
@@shrimpgordita In what way? I've also had pixels and open canvas is the best software currently available for foldable multitasking. Everything else sucks in comparison.
Just discovered you and loved the effort into the video! Leaving a comment to help!
Can't wait for my Fold to get here.
I'm hoping it'll last me upwards of 3-5 years. I've been on OnePlus for so long but live in Aus so getting repairs or cases etc is impossible 😢
I also have a business and do lots of work through my phone so hoping to increase productivity with a fold!
Things are sounding good so far, and I'm rooting for Pixels to keep improving. Hopefully in a couple of years when my S24 Ultra gets outdated I can go back to Team Pixel and by then their battery life will finally be great 😅.
You got me at things you might have missed, while watching almost every YT since we need to wait 3 weeks for a phone XD
I'm seriously thinking about canceling my pre-order. I had to get two warranty replacement phones for the pixel fold because the Android system suffered a loading error. And now the same has happened to my pixel 8 pro. At this point I may be done with Google. I love using their UI and I feel so comfortable with their products but dealing with their inconsistencies is maddening.
I've had nothing but trouble too. I had 2 warranty replacements and also did an insurance claim due to the screen dying on me. They of course assumed I dropped or something but I told them I didn't. Luckily my insurance only charged me $100 to replace my Pixel Fold's screen. I tried selling it on eBay, but they seem to be selling for next to nothing. I don't feel the google trade-ins are fair either. Samsung is even offering more for a Pixel Fold than Google. Go figure.
Was glad these were actually things I hadnt heard about and not just rehashed talking points that everyone else is covering. Thanks for putting this out there!
Great video! Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks promising and I can't wait to get my hands on it. The left-right split app shortcut feature is my favorite. Please make more content about this device!
I can do that on my phone already
What I found out about the original fold is that it often didn't charge at the highest speeds BUT if you reset the phone then it would go to 19-21 watts. It took a reset or charging while it's off to get that full 21 watts. This was something that bugged me forever
Did you run the thermal test now?
Any results?
What is the name of the app?
Subbed, needed this video
I feel like in everyday shots you'd never be able to tell if the Pic was taken by a Pixel 9 Pro or the 9 Pro Fold..
Yep
Don't convince me to take the plunge :/
I just hope this camera is better than the z fold 6. I used the z fold 6 for 10 days and then returned it because the photos were so bad in low light.
Funny yes I sold my today. Low light photos were super grainy, looked like it had zero post processing. Absolutely terrible from Samsung.
@@mrkring1526
Yeah the grain was unbearable
In depth tech got his pixel 9 pro early and did a gaming test and kept it's fps and graphic quality much better than ip15 and s24u
Haha the papa John’s addiction got me
Just discovered this channel and subscribed as there is plenty Pixel content and I love all things Pixel
Will this tablet layout in "narrower than taller" screens only work on the Pixel Fold 2 or will it work on the OnePlus Open as well?
The best implementation is Outlook where you can choose between the 2 layout in wide portrait mode.
Remains to be seen
ugh... passing again on foldables since the Z fold 4. Maybe next year.
Im only concerned about the modem and cellular connection on the pro fold. I plan to test mine out really good when it arrives, and any sighns of issues, i will return it in the 15 day return window.
First time visiting! Really good video and helped me a lot understanding if I want to take the leap for the phone. Got a subscription from me.
Saw your weather app say Knoxville. If that is Knoxville, TN. My hometown!
Thanks and yep, Knoxville TN!
I did the same tests with my one plus open and my 8 pro after seeing your threads...it took everything i had to not call BS on that article in a thread of my own because i knew you'd bring this up in a video.
Ah nice lol
Great info thanks 😊
The facial unlock is great feature and should be a default feature on all Android s
Okay but will the tenser G4 emulate as good as the 8Gen 3?
Do you know if any foldable will allow me to film myself on the main camera but use the front screen to see myself?
Pretty much all foldables do this
@@vicepixel Thanks I was told some of the Samsung's do not
Yes I've heard this too not getting the 8k up scaling or super res zoom if true I'm not surprised due to lack of camera hardware compared to the rest of the line up .
Great video. So many fluff pieces around with no real information, i appreciate your work to keep us informed.
Keep digging and posting!
I was able to handled the Google 9Pro Fold in the Google store. It literally is a copy of the OnePlus in the edges design, even the hinge "feel" when open/close.
It is same as a OnePlus(!).
The main difference is that it is uncomfortably bigger. That little bit taller and wider than the OnePlus, which seems unnecessary. It really doesn't help when it's also HEAVIER, (Ugg!) because it heavier weight just adds to making it MORE clumsy in the hand! Jumbo/Dumbo sized phone!
Then there is the issue with the bezels again!. They are using the same cheap shiny plastic for the bezels!.. (although much thinner), which are prone to finger smudge and scratches.. UGG WHY! WHY! .
The saving grace, was that it is cooool to the touch(!) and navigated quick and smooth when I tried UI & apps. It was overall still impressive to see.
This is going to be a skip/leap year for me. Decided to sell my Pixel Fold (instead of trading it in for this upgrade), and now holding onto the OnePlus Open, for now. Probably even for next year as I don't need small refinements when the OnePlus is so far ahead overall.
Biggest thing I missed was preordering before it went out of stock 😢
I preordered mine a day after they launched it, i canceled my first preordered but regreted it so I preordered again before they run out of stock 😀
i wish they announced more foldable software features! app pairs would be appreciated on day 1. but a lot of features are still lacking for pixel folds compared to one plus open and samsung z fold. 😢
So does the Pixel 9 Fold Pro have a finger print scanner as well as the face unlock? Is it under the screen or on the power button like the last Fold?
In the power button
I ordered Papa John's pizza after I heard you said their motto, you should ask for sponsorship lol. They just made money because of you. 😂
My mouth watered when he said Papa John's. Too bad I had already ordered Chinese. If not, I would have definitely ordered Papa John's pizza.
Just followed! In your opinion, would you consider it a smart move to jump from the Pixel Fold to the 9 Pro Fold? I find that the differences or improvements aren't substantial enough to dissuade me. It feels as it some if not most of the announce features will eventually make it to the original Fold through some Pixel Drops. I do like the "passport" aspect of the OG Fold, but also that trade-in deal in the Google Store is very tempting. Anyways, looking forward for your comparison vid!
Really hard to say at this point. Once I have the new fold in my hands I'm sure I'll have lots of thoughts.
@@scaryifliteral Will keep my 👀 open!
Your video was the first to come up when I searched "Pixel 9 fold" in Sydney Australia. Literally above mkbhd, well done man! (Not even subscribed)
unless your picking corn or grapes in the fields, I reckon you'll never not be around a charger.
How do you use app pair? I havr been using the Be Nice app on my fold 1. I wont need that on fold 2? If so, curious about the steps to get it to pair 2 apps
Try the thermal test outdoors in sunlight. Or come to Florida. Black screen in less than a minute I bet. Unusable.
Here's a screen brightness test which was conducted outside in the middle of July. Mid-90s. It's not Florida hot in Tennessee, but let's not act like it's cold either. I've used Pixels in the upper 90s so many times and I've never had this "black screen in less than a minute" nonsense.
ua-cam.com/video/F05XSoRXnVo/v-deo.html
@@scaryifliteral Yes, I saw that one and it was definitely not what I experience in Florida with my Pixel 7 Pro. It goes black within 60 seconds in high 90s Florida sun. Took my new OnePlus Open to the beach this past Saturday... while it dimmed, it was fully usable the entire time there. Something I would never have been able to do with my old Pixel 7 Pro. Talk about a thermal difference!
Does the 9 Pro Fold have a vapour chamber? People keep saying it does, but as far as I have seen there is no real confirmation besides the Google Store Support (which I'd hardly call official).
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which specializes in AI and has a large working space, is a very attractive device, but I think you should check the performance of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold (the name may change) that will be launched in a year. The reason is that the manufacturing of the SoC will be changed from Samsung to TSMC. One of the reasons why the Pixel series was poorly rated in the past was its low performance and poor energy efficiency. I think it will be better to make a purchase decision after checking whether it will be improved with the SoC made by TSMC, so that you can make a choice without regrets.
Please pray that the smartphone I'm using now won't break.😁
21W and charging time 1.5h in 2024? Do they market it as slow charging?
Had a cell phone consistently since the first 1 i had came in a suitcase like bag, and then the way more portable motorola brick, have mostly had google phones since the Nexus one, using the pixel 7 pro and have the new fold on pre-order. i have never once in my life considered the thermals of my phone, it has never been an issue, i guess i don't use my phone like these people seem to think i should.
I pre-ordered it, I am very concerned about cameras if I am being honest. Coming from a Pixel 7 Pro, I love my cameras. I wanted the fold factor for a long time so I thought I would jump on it now since it looks like this might be an amazing phone.
So if you want all the updated features it's safe to say get the pixel 9 pro xl?
Yes
Does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold get the Vapor Chamber cooling?
Too thin
I really hope the software is multi tasking optimized. Mind boggling pixle fold doesn't have app pairs lol and floating windows yeah so useful in multi tasking running apps on same screen at the sama time
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@@scaryifliteral I’m I only one who comments on first 2 mins 😆
Better thermals, better battery life, better pizza, Papa John's #bars
SOC speedtest show its slower than the Oneplus Open and it charges slower is like a down grade
What new Google devices did you pre-order Shane?
Ordered the Fold, XL in route via Team Pixel
I've had my pixel fold for 10 months and now I feel it's time for something new. I won't be getting the new pixel pro fold there are something things I feel that should have been improved..But I'll be interested to see a battery drain test comparison between the first pixel fold
I just wish the Fold had some pen support
Im starting to think im going to buy the Pro XL instead and cancel my Fold preorder. Seems the Fold has too many compromises compared to most devices out there including the previous fold.
What about face unlock in low light. Has this been solved?
Of course not. It uses the camera, not infra red like an iPhone. Nothing they can do.
I can't wait for the Oneplus Open 2 release
I hope when this phone drops, it absolutely kills the z fold 6 in just being a way better upgrade and phone.
I’m very interested in this device but pretty much out of stock making pre order locked out lol
We really need to.drop the "pro" out of the folds name considering it lacks the pros cameras and some video features.
Its really just a pixel 9 fold.
Good one
To hear how the Pixel Fold charge at somewhere less than 22 watts is mind blowing.
I really wantes tk get back on the Pixel train but goodness gracious that abysmally slow charging speed would murder me 😩
Or I couls get it as a 2nd phone anyway goddammit I want this thing so bad.
Am i one of the only people who uses my Pixel 8 pro and I dont have issues with video editing and gaming? Now my Pixel 7 definitely had problems but my 8 is great
0:51 The big phone companies, the top tier ones, is holding back on upgrading the charging speed. I believe that the delay to upgrade the charging speed is to keep their brand relevant in the future, because the smart phone hasn't went through any revolutionary hardware changes over the last couple of years. This is their marketing strategy to incentivise or to lure people to continue buying their products. They don't want to be in a position where they are out of new ideas, ideas to attract new customers and to keep their old customers. 😎💯💪🏾👍🏾
Don't forget they are adding a new cooling system as well
Pro Models only, not Fold sadly
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Well that makes no sence.. 😕
The battery life (along w the charging speed) on my Pixel-1 is horrible. Im worried that w the smaller battery the battery life is going to be no better. I switched from the Samsung fold-5 to the G-fold-1 because of Samsungs narrow front screen. Please Google... don't screw this up...
That charging speeed and smaller battery is embarrassing.
Vs Fold 6, slightly slower and slightly bigger. Vs OnePlus, both bad lol.
My pixel 7pro takes 1hr 50mins to charge to fill think pixel fold os reasonable time
A smaller battery reaching 100% faster is about as semantics as semantics get, lol.
It's literally true. If better software and a more efficient processor / modem allows them to get more battery life out of a smaller battery you would indeed have a phone that charges faster and potentially lasts just as long if not longer.
@@scaryifliteral the battery reaches 100% faster. It rate of charging is not faster. I'd rather have a 10000mAh battery charging at the same rate as last years battery than a 1000mAh battery that charges at the same rate as last year. But but but.....a 1000mAh battery charges 5x times faster than last years battery...no it doesn't.
"the battery reaches 100% faster"
Right.
"It rate of charging is not faster."
Depends on how you're measuring it. Faster through the cable? No. Faster to full? Yes. I don't really care how you define it, you know exactly what I mean and are instead choosing to nitpick words, which is funny because you're saying I'm arguing semantically lol.
"I'd rather have a 10000mAh battery charging at the same rate as last years battery than a 1000mAh battery that charges at the same rate as last year. But but but.....a 1000mAh battery charges 5x times faster than last years battery...no it doesn't."
Again, it'll be charged much faster. What you specifically prefer has no bearing on any of this. I'm just laying out the idea that it'll be full faster and with other improvements the actual battery life should be fine.
@@scaryifliteral there's only one definition of faster or rate. It's whatever you're measuring over time. Period. Faster to 100% is not faster to anything except full. Which is not measuring speed or rate in any way. To say it gets to 100% faster is a useless statistic.
Well, thats always the case, devices almost never charge at the maximum power its capable of. They're always 4-5 watts less... That's just how it works.
Just like how if manufacturers increase the charging specs by 5 watts noone is ever gonna notice that...
Although the fold should have near 30-33 watts charging at least
Not always. I can grab a dozen phones and show them charging at their max for prolonged periods.
desktop mode test?
It's a pretty bad trade-in program and honestly it's going to hurt them. I really don't see anything better but the larger screen size and new aspect ratio. I don't see the added ram doing much since the G4 is a pretty slow processor compared to the Snapdragon varient. Gaming is going to suck. Let's be honest here, it's not a good-looking phone, and it actually looks more like an unfinished prototype. The outer left-side bezel looks awful 😖! The people I knew who were interested in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold got turned off by the event. Since then, most have told me they're instead going with the Samsung Z Fold 6.
Are you getting one to review?
I have preordered the 9 Pro Fold
@@scaryifliteral I can't wait for your review, unboxing, the whole enchilada!
I watch all of your videos. And really didn't know where to post this. I know that I'm going to be in the minority but I had to mention it. I only got $760 for my Pixel Fold when trading towards the 9 Fold. I did get a little over $400 in store credit. Which I'm going to use for the watch. I'm also trading in my Watch 2 towards the 45mm Watch 3. That gets me $220 off of the $399. I'm rambling but the store credits will allow me to get the new watch and buds for next to nothing. that's not awful to me. Unless I'm missing something.
Yeah, it would have been nice to get more back then that for sure.
@@scaryifliteral I completely agree. I just have a tendency to be okay with taking what I can get but I do understand.
Wake me when they have USB-C DP mode video output 😅
(Literally the only reason why I won't go for any folding phone other than Samsung, as nobody else has a desktop mode at all)
it's supposed to be coming out in Android 15. I think shane mentioned that in a video
Pixels have had display out over USB C since the 8 Series. A true desktop mode is hard to predict, but there has 100% been work done on it.
@@scaryifliteral I'm so happy to hear that, I've used Huawei and LG and Motorola and Samsung for a while... I gave up using experimental desktop modes with Sony... It's really sad that Motorola is the only one that can adapt to any resolution (even 5k2k, 3840x1080, etc) while DeX cannot ...
I'm waiting until phone manufacturers get it together!
I just want to be able to have different inner and outer display layouts. Why has this not been added, so dumb!? Also reverse charging would be nice. Still wondering why it is left off of the fold devices, but present on the other "Pro" devices.
@@deangordon8993 had a Galaxy z fold 3 for a couple of years and it was great, but I really enjoy the Pixel specific software exclusives and the outer screen is miles better than the Galaxy fold. Plus no Samsung bloatware.
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At this point I'd rather get a Pixel Pro and skip their foldable
Yeah, it comes down to that trade-off. I'm willing to miss out on a couple of features I was never likely to use/lose some camera fidelity for the ability to open up into a tablet lol.
Can't even preorder right now porcelain oos
A phone named pro that is not a pro 😂
I think everyone has their own definition of what makes a phone pro tbh
He watch the Pixel 9 Pro killing the load test against Apple 14 Pro and Samsung 24 ua-cam.com/video/SucwT88p0oY/v-deo.htmlsi=hnRG4PQtgqzdVxS3