Google came to the table by introducing its own folding mobile phone in May 2023, thus attempting to enter a segment that has been led by brands such as Samsung, OPPO and Honor to date. Now, Android’s head also presented his own alternative with a foldable screenIt has a different design than most.

HE Google Pixel Fold has a much more rectangular inner screen, it has fewer frames, unlike phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 5, among others. The result of this design decision is also noticeable in the larger and less tall outer screen. According to a leak published by Android Authority, this will change drastically in Google’s next generation foldable devices.

Pixel Fold 2 will have a radical change in its design

It is claimed that the image published by the American media belongs to a prototype of Pixel Fold 2, which is still under development. Taking this image into account, its internal display promises to be more square-shaped than the first generation, with dimensions that generally run vertically rather than horizontally.

HE By comparison, the first Pixel Fold is wider but also less tallThe 7.6-inch internal screen has a more horizontal format when it is open. The new generation, on the other hand, has a more traditional approach, with proportions that look close to those of the OnePlus Open, at least considering what can be seen in the image.

Image: Android Authority.

The OnePlus Open maintains a more square format but also offers a slightly wider external display compared to other foldable devices such as the Samsung Fold, which have a narrower external display.

Another radical change in the design of Pixel Fold 2 will be seen in the camera module. This time, The new Pixel Fold will include a square module where sensors are placedInstead of the characteristic linear module that covers the back of the terminal from end to end, it is divided into two sections. According to the image, it is estimated that the terminal’s main camera has three sensors, in addition to an unknown fourth sensor.

This change shouldn’t surprise us as leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro promise: Google will change it too To look the camera module in these phonesThis time, instead of the linear module of Pixel 8 and Pixel 7, an oval island with sensors is preferred.

As for the hardware of Google Pixel 2, it is expected to have a Tensor G3 processor and between 12 and 16 GB of RAM. The date when Google will introduce its new folding mobile phone has not been confirmed yet. The first Google Pixel was unveiled during Google I/O in May 2023; Maybe this year Google will also announce its new foldable mobile phone at its developer conference.

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