It doesn’t matter what device you’re considering — every current-gen foldable delivers a compromised experience. You’re trading a thinner, lighter, more rugged device for something heavier, bulkier, and far more fragile, all in the name of gaining a huge display capable of fitting in your pocket. For a select group of Android users, it’s a worthy sacrifice. Sure, you’re paying double what most flagships cost, but you’re combining two device classes into one, and it’s hard to put a price tag on that level of convenience.
With the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google doesn’t want you to think of foldables as a compromised experience — “Pro” is right there in the name. And, to the company’s credit, this device is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor, with obvious improvements no matter where you look. But if you’re stuck wobbling between this foldable and a more standard flagship smartphone, you’re going to need to make a few sacrifices to earn its 8-inch display.
