It’s been three years since Google ventured into the foldable game with an esoteric, shorter, and wider form factor. The original Pixel Fold made a statement against the narrow and tall foldables of 2023, proving that a different approach could exist. It had many issues with the way it unfolded, the durability of its hinge and build, and the large bezels and massive weight, so when it was time to release its successor, Google decided to scrap everything, including the original shape.
From the Pixel 9 Pro Fold onward, Google has been adopting a slimmer and taller design — not as drastic as Samsung’s, but still. We thought the wide foldable was completely dead, but with Apple’s iPhone Fold and a new wide Galaxy Z Fold both rumored to adopt that form factor, it’s time to give the Pixel Fold its flowers: It was a blueprint for the perfect foldable, but it might’ve been released just a few years too early.