Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold - Will It Replace My iPhone? First Impressions
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- Let's talk about the all new Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold! I picked this up from the flagship Google store and It's changing my perspective on foldable phones.
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What are your thoughts on the latest Pixel 9 Pro Fold? How do you think this stacks up against the newly announced iPhone 16?
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Well considering how much apple stinks I would say pixel all the way, especially since the iPhone doesn't even fold lol
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Bit late to the comment section, but I'e used my 9 pro fold now for a month or so and it is just simply amazing, by virtue of being what i expected.
No niggles, it just works. I got my phone for phoning, and the "pad" for media, news and multitasking. Slam it shut and it is just a phone again. Simply brilliant.
I lost my P9 Pro XL at work and decided to go big. Man, oh man, am I happy. Love my 9 Pro Fold. Beautiful phone, display and incredibly snappy.
Let me spare you all the suspense, no it will not replace his iPhone
Yeah he will miss the bathtub in the screen
He does not say that he will not replace his iPhone for this
He doesn't, he's only gonna use it for content and business purposes! But for the average Geek, who thrives on change and curiosity, like me ! I did switch back ! I was on Android, went the IOS path, and the 9Pro fold made me comeback to my Android roots !!
@@LoneWolfPack95 Not any foldable could make me come back, it had to be a pixel phone because of google call assistant. IMO, thats the best part of having a pixel. Google call assistant even sets it apart from its other android counterparts, ie. Z Fold, Oneplus, etc.
My P9PF gets here monday ;)
@@Barbarossa915hy, i’m just curious does pixel have any contactless payment option similar to apple pay or samsung pay?
I appreciate yiur honesty in just saying that your current setup is a pixel fold for business and use your iPhone for personal use. I no longer take those yiu tubers seriously when they label their videos for clickbait stating that im changing from ios to android everytime a device comes out. I currently use a zfold 6 and also have an iphone pro max. However, i do this because i love the ios ecosystem however i get bored with ios. Android can be a breath of fresh air with customizations. However every year i look forward to both ios and android updates and refreshes.
True that!!
True that. However, to be honest with you, I gave up on Samsung. The Z Fold 6, it's amazing, but I throw mine in its box and it's put away till next year when I can upgrade, I will get rid of it and get the Google Pixel fold, that will be in his third generation, or should I say the pixel 10 pro fold, which is what Google might call it? Sure, it doesn't have the same polishness. S1 UI over Android, and the software could need and use a bit of work, but with the same thing. Design language and the fact that you got Samsung is accompany. Losing sales every year because they haven't brought anything exciting to the table. What are foldables? Then I won't go back to Samsung until they make something in the foldable space that attracts my attention. And makes me want to come back to them
Looking to swap from iPhone to Android and I’ve watched many videos but this settled it for me. Great content keep it up. Subbed for more!
At the moment my Galaxy Z fold 6 is sitting in a shelf inside the box that came in as my 15-day return window expired and there's nothing I can do till next September when I can upgrade to the pixel 10 Pro fold when it releases for now, I did order their current released pixel fold from their website for delivery as I live 5 hours away from Mountain View and I have loved it very much we get an amazing regular candy bar sized cover display and you have an 8 inch display when you need it to consume content and do whatever you need to do on the inside. The 9 Pro fold has made me love foldables again, and I just want to thank you for dropping and honest amazing review of the phone. That doesn't focus on a selling point. Do you have earned a new subscriber?
Thank you for the review. Currently have the iPhone 12 Pro Max and due for an upgrade. Doesn't seem the iPhone 16 is much of an upgrade, so finally making the switch.
I'm quite happy to see a smartphone from a youtube channel like this, even though I know I won't be able to own one.
You can finance this phone for 24-36 months. With no interest.
I hope life allows you the chance to experience this phone
I've been a pixel gladiator since day one, Nexus days 😅 love you're video.
Regardless of the outcome please give us a review after a couple of weeks. Notification is on lol thanks.
Hi Desmond, I completely agree with your experience! I too have been thrilled by the innovation in foldable Android devices. It's incredible how they continue to excite tech enthusiasts like us even after several years. Meanwhile, it feels like Apple is still where they were five years ago without any significant advancements in this area.
The wallpaper is dope 🔥
I'm currently a two phone Andy with the fold and 15 pro. The form factor of the fold is so perfect and works so well for what I use my phone for, but damn, I am having a hard time giving up the iconic iOS features/ecosystems.
Seriously how to keep using apple watch with pixel now thts d only worry I have
@@Technosolv the answer to that question is that you don’t. Apple Watch is hard locked to the Apple ecosystem. That’s another thing I had not thought about until your comment. AirPods as well. Those are less of an issue since they will still technically work on the pixel.
If I can do it then you can 😂. I’ve had every iPhone. Now have pixel 9 pro fold and iPhone 15 pro max. Just picked up my pixel watch 3 today and I love it. I thought it would be har dot switch but it wasn’t. With iPhone 16 debut is trash it’s easy for me to switch. I also have Z fold 6 and Samsung galaxy watch which is shelved. Pixel lineup is🔥
I just made the switch from iphone 13 to pixel 9 fold. First impressions , I do miss iPhone as "everything just works seamlessly" android or pixel feels buggy tbh. But am persistent to make this change successful thus getting the pixel watch and buds to complete the ecosystem !
@@bigdrews4360agreed. Have 15pm in drawer. Using 9 pro xl with pixel watch 3…getting fold tomorrow. Pixel 9 line up is unreal
Selfie with the main camera is such an underrated feature
i always have both and iPhone and an Android. the Apple ecosystem is just too damn solid for me to ever leave. however… i’ve been tempted to switch solely to Android recently by all these folding devices. they just seem like productivity monsters!
I do love iOS but if apple don’t make a foldable I’m likely to bounce as well lol this is my dream device
Yeah, I always have an iPhone and a foldable phone on me
I'm also waiting for apple to get out of their 🍑 and make a foldable. It's probably gonna be until 2026 before we se one and they will most likely be a flip one which would suck more then donkey Kong
Try the new Octopi Launcher for the Fold.... best overall launcher for the inside screen and outside screen... icon folders in the app drawer, different ext vs int screen setup and stackable widgets
i was in a brightly lit samsung store and within a minute of using the zfold, i just forgot about the crease, just completely forgot about the crease till i turned off the screen, unless you are a minimalist or have been a big time tablrt user , the crease won't bother you
Looks great! I'm an Apple user mixed with some Google services. But without s-pen/stylus support, it's a deal-breaker for me. 😞
I used it and love it! It’s great. It’s actually fully fleshed phone. Buttt too big… too heavy and with a case it’s a brick.
Where can we get that stunning wallpaper!?
Yea it is crazy
I want to know too
Yes, wallpaper please!
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I'd like it as well
Just the video I was looking for! I’m in the same dilemma
This is a good, honest review. Especially, from an I-Phone user. Thanks Desmond.
I’m getting mine next week going from iPhone 16 pro max what I like about android you can easily download games that’s ain’t on the play store like ones that are in beta in other countries with Apple it ain’t so easy
In this video, Desmond Wong, a tech UA-camr who usually focuses on travel gear and the latest tech, is sharing his first impressions of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold which he recently purchased. He has been an iPhone user for a long time and this is the first Android phone he has used in over a decade.
Overall, Desmond likes the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold so far. He finds the form factor to be useful, especially when multitasking such as browsing the web and watching UA-cam at the same time. He also likes the camera, including the ability to use the front screen as a monitor for filming. Another interesting feature he mentioned is Google Gemini, a new advanced AI assistant that is built into this phone.
Desmond will be keeping both the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and his iPhone. He says that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be the device he uses to run his UA-cam business because of the integrated tools and productivity benefits. He will keep using his iPhone for personal use. He mentioned that he will likely do a longer term review in the future to compare Android and iPhone.
Thanks Gemini
Thank u.
I really wanted to get the Pixel 9 fold but I just couldn't bring myself to drop 2 grand on a phone. It was in the cart and ready to go but I just couldn't 😂. I did get the Pixel 9 Pro XL with 256 storage which is an upgrade from my Pixel 6. Nice review of the fold!
Same... I think I will hold off one more year and go for the Pixel 10 Fold, just will create a phone saving account now
I have had both. OnePlus Open is impressive hardware and easier to multitask. However Dex just makes the Zfold6 superior overall for me. I used the Android desktop but somewhat limited still. I use Dex with my portable monitor and my 77 OLED screen.
Where did you get that wallpaper on the pixel
Hi are you still using the fold as a secondary device? If so how is it holding up
Hey. I am still using it daily and it’s holding up great. Planning on a Long term review video soon.
I dropped iphone for pixel 8 pro and will get s pixel 10 pro next hear. Love google phones. Theyre intuitive and smart
you mentioned you didn’t get any issue with brightness, but I’ve noticed the front display is brighter and sharper than the opened form… is this something you’ve noticed as well or is it just me or potential a “faulty” display, it’s not drastically worse but you can definitely tell the front display has a sharper image. Is this something because of the “foldable” display.
I wanted to see a video about the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but instead all you talk about is Apple, Apple and Apple. How does Apple manage to manipulate the brains of so many people to such an extent? 👎
I have both and love them
Not the pixel fold but I have the samsung galaxy flip 6. Coming from the iphone 13 pro its fresh and different. So far, I'd get a folding phone over apple again. We all saw the iphone 11 event in 2024 🤦🏻♂️
that intro though
This phone looks perfect for doing stock trading
Google just needs to make a great laptop… we need a laptop from google and this is honestly the only thing keeping me from purchasing google products because I want a fully integrated ecosystem that plays well with all its products.
How are you managing messaging across the two phones?
@@cptstirling8 iMessage is still my primary for all comms personally. I just use the fold for business related emails and the very rare Google message. So most of my friends and family use iPhone - and they can send things to iPhone. Of course this is a very rare use case. But I keep them very separate
@@ItsDesmondhave you tried OpenBubbles yet? iMessage registration on Android by using your Mac hardware info
What is the Daily Dashboard? An app? Widget? Thx. Enjoyed the video.
The widget on screen is a Notion widget for my Notion dashboard. It’s the app and service I use for productivity like daily task tracking and other planning/organizational docs I use to run my business
@@ItsDesmond Thank you. I was going down some deep rabbit holes searching. I came across something that made me think it might be Notion. I'll check it out. I really appreciate the information.
I prefer the old pixel fold better because it's way wider and the price is 3 times less the price of this... With Android 15 I'm not missing a whole lot software wise.
im not from the US so my Q is where is this google store you went to located ??????
The build quality reminds me of a 3DS back in the day
Just the video I wanted to see
Are you going to eat that cookie?
Could you please tell me where to download your wallpaper?
PLEASE HELP ... Does the new phone still have this ridiculous flaw... When in widescreen orientation ( positioned for video viewing in widecreen) can the phone be rotated so the power plug is not on the bottom?.... On the original pixel fold the power is on the bottom when in widescreen mode. So instead of being able to just lean it against something and watch a movie, you now have to figure out how to accommodate a cord sticking out of the bottom... And irritatingly stupid engineering miss..my previous three Z Folds DID NOT have this issue
That’s because of the aspect ratio of the original fold. The new fold is more of a square so orientation doesn’t matter and the charger can come out the side instead
@@bankruptsee thank you.. you are absolutely correct... The new 9 fold pro is less than 5mm difference H to W.... My pixel fold is 25 mm difference..... So the 9 fold pro is doable... I may upgrade now . Great reply and terrible miss on my part ... thanks
Like your content and bluntness
Love the wallpaper…. If could share hehe.😅
The wallpaper was created by @zain_halai - download link is bit.ly/zainhalai
Everyone making out that its amazing you can watch youtube and do other stuff
You can do this on iphone with a PiP app and its the exact same size
@@elliotbaker3757 pip is about the same. Only thing I like is you can scale that window a bit large when in tablet mode.
Would have liked to have known how was the transfer process from iPhone to pixel
@@monneyconde2676 I set it up basically new. Without transferring anything.
I like ur wallpaper where can I get it ?
The wallpaper was created by @zain_halai - download link is bit.ly/zainhalai
@@ItsDesmond That is a vertical only design, not really appropriate for the unfolded resolution.
Still like the aspect ratio of surface duo 2
This phone definitely replaced my iPhone lol
I just got mine today. So far I am enjoying it a lot. But the aspect ratio isn't my favorite with the large bars on the top and bottom of videos.
I just got mine last night and I agree about the bars but I'm still loving it a lot. I wonder if there's anything Google can do about the bars 🤔
@@ETTMedia3700 What could they do? A video is in a fixed aspect ratio, so you will have bars above and below no matter what. Unless the video is in 1:1 or something.. You could ofc zoom in to fill the screen, but you'll obviously cut half the video out :P The boxed format on the 9 Pro Fold is why the Z Fold 6 display videos at about the same size, despite having a smaller inner screen. The Z Fold 6's inner screen isn't as boxed. But then again, i doubt many buy these phones to get the biggest inner screen video size? If i'm honest, i like the look of the Z Fold 6 better, but i'm still buying the 9 Pro Fold, for other reasons.
@@Drygorewhat other reasons 🤔
Glad ya like it i can get one for 900 so it's worth it and my first foldable,i was gonna go fold 6 but they keep repeating😂
Why not fold6?
@@brucelin5842 I prefer pure android. But also I like the less narrow form factor better. But if I get my hands on a fold 6 - I'll be sure to see which I like better.
I think Google missed an opportunity to take advantage of the larger screen size with a stylus like all the Samsungs tend to have. I like the concept of sketching and taking hand written notes and signing things on this
I have so trouble syncing podcasts and passwords to switch
its just the hype samsung Z-Fold 6 is better because of the custimization
If it wasn’t for the green bubble, I’d switch immediately.
You can have any color bubble you want on the pixel
@@NedfreyDahmer You funny. I checked yesterday, if one person switches to android in an iPhone group chat, it forces everyone to use SMS instead of iMessage. What a joke.
@@h.h.1266 You’re the funny one lol. iOS 18 added the new standard rms which apple has lacked for years so now there is literally no difference with iMessage
I just swapped from an iPhone 14 Pro to a pixel 9 pro and I had read receipts and everything with androids
Why are you five years old
iPhone and simplicity? They're the most confusing phones to use FYI
I dont like rhe reflection of the screen . Too much reflection!!
Drop the wallpaper link please 😢
The wallpaper was created by @zain_halai - download link is bit.ly/zainhalai
@@ItsDesmond woow thank you soo much
Wym there isn't anything special about your holding a folding phone and the a.i features customisation and Google is I'd say the smartest phone out there there's literally nothing new or special about an iPhone lol ever
He most definitely does not use the pixel phone for anything
U did a better review on the danm chair than Ya did the phone bruh
Let me answer your question as someone use both ip and fold 6, no you can replave it :)))
Spoiler alert btw, Apple AI is trash right now. Im on the 15 Pro Max and the AI barely works. Ive seen Gemini in action and holy cow, theres a worlds difference.
100% - Apple Intelligence is such an anti climatic launch. Everything about Gemini and how it's grounded in actually Google data is amazing. especially considering I use Gmail, Google Drive, Docs. Contextual data and output is infinitely better at the moment.
Almost $2000 💀
How do you ask a question like that, come to a conclusion like that with a first impression?
I had one I loved it but my screen went out and i just went back to iPhone
Naw can't replace this with an iPhone maybe z fold 6 s pen capabilities etc yes but this pixel is rubbish and only comes max 512gb storage 😢 Way better options mate out there..
An S-Pen is the difference? I'd say that's rubbish.
Pixel fold is crap I've had 2
This review is not great
Is this review about you, or the fuckin phone.
@@thatsme47 my names on the channel…so every video is about me and how I use the products I review. thanks for watching 👌🏽
That was rude.
@@ItsDesmonddon’t mind him. You are doing great as a consumer’s perspective