Google Pixel Fold Full Specs Leak, Should Samsung Be Worried?

The Google Pixel Fold has seen more than its fair share of leaks. One of the worst kept secrets to come out of the Google camp, the latest Pixel Fold rumor confirms the full specs of the upcoming foldable.

As PhoneArena reports, the goat of the leakers, Evan Blass, details all the details via Twitter Twitter. Serendipitously, this spoiler arrives amidst the countdown to Google I/O 2023 which will be held on May 10th. Google is expected to unveil the upcoming Pixel Fold during its annual event along with other products and services.

If you’ve been dying to know more about Google’s new foldable phone, thanks to industry insiders, you don’t have to wait. While pricing is still unknown, we know just about everything there is to know about the Pixel Fold from aesthetics to hardware to colorways.

According to the interwebs, the Pixel Fold’s spec sheet spec list includes:

an offer: 5.8-inch OLED (2092 x 1080) 1550 nits @ 120Hz opens to 7.6-inch OLED (2208 x 1840) 1450 nits @ 120Hz
Healer: Google Tensor G2 with Titan M2 coprocessor
memory storage: 12 GB RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB flash storage
back camera: Camera with 48MP 1/2″ sensor, 10.8MP ultra wide angle, 10.8MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom
front camera: 9.5 megapixels
Delivery: USB Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.13 x 0.5 inches (closed), 5.5 x 6.2 x 0.24 inches (open)
Weight: 10 oz
battery: 4821 mAh
colorway: Obsidian, porcelain

With Google now dipping its toes in the waters of foldable phones, should Samsung worry?

On paper, the Pixel Fold’s specs are on par with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 in some aspects and lacking in others. For example, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a brightness of 1,000 nits while the Pixel Fold has 1,550 and 1,450 folded and unfolded, respectively. With such a high brightness, the Fold should provide sufficient visibility even in direct sunlight.

In terms of performance, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 Geekbench 5.4 scores 1,328 in the Geekbench 5.4 single-core test. The Pixel Fold uses the same Tensor G2 chip found in Google’s Pixel 7 series phones, which scored 1,060 on Geekbench 5.

Although not much is known about the specifications and features Galaxy Z Fold 5The Pixel Fold is likely to be its formidable competitor. Sure, Samsung might have the foldable phone market on lockdown right now, but if you want the real Android experience, go to the source.

While Evan Blass has a history of focusing on spec leaks, Google has yet to confirm this. Keep a close eye on the Google I/O 2023 keynote coverage on May 10 for the expected announcement of Google’s first foldable smartphone.