With the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Google Doubles Down on Durability
While many foldable phone-makers tout the sleekness of their devices, Google is once again going in a different direction.
On Wednesday, the company unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, emphasizing its increased durability over its predecessor. That might not sound very sexy, but it’s a big deal when you’re spending $1,899 on a phone.
Yes, that’s a $100 price hike over last year’s Pixel Fold, which Google acknowledged in a briefing is due to the RAM shortage that’s hiking costs across the industry. But the company clearly hopes that’s a price you’ll be willing to pay for a little more peace of mind – as well as some fresh capabilities.
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold looks strikingly similar to last year’s 10 Pro Fold– which, in turn, resembled the phone before it. But beneath the surface, the latest book-style foldable is three times more durable than last year’s...
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