The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a vast improvement over its predecessor which shows that Google is listening to users and keeping up with the competition.

Android 14 runs the show and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has one of the cleanest versions of the operating system with very minimal bloatware. It's long-lasting too with seven years of software updates and feature drops to come, meaning this phone could last until 2031.

An example of relevant refinement, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold holds its footing among foldables with utilitarian, compact tablet vibes. But it too has typical foldable foibles

Is Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold the phone for you? These balanced conclusions from a veteran Android analyst and long-time Pixel owner may help you decide.

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Yes, it's true that Google's foldable journey didn't get off to a great start — released just last year, the Google Pixel Fold was the search giant's first attempt at a foldable device, and while many appreciated the handset/tablet hybrid's passport-inspired shape, it was outclassed by the competition in most other aspects of its design.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it.

With the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has delivered one of the most practical foldable phones yet thanks to one simple trick. Is that enough?

Google's new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here and starts at $1,799, or a full $100 less than one of its biggest competitors, Samsung's $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 6.