Google's latest folding phone has very little changed and for a reason. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has almost the same design as the previous two years, but Google has made it thinner, lighter and the two screens have a significantly brighter display. It's also equipped with a brand new main camera, a faster chip and faster wireless charging speed. 

None of these changes are massive stand-alone changes. If you sum them up, you'll have an improved phone than last year's one. The question that's really not being asked is, “Is it good?” It clearly is. The question is whether "good" is enough, now that Samsung and Motorola keep pushing harder.

An In-Depth Review on Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is designed for those looking for a large display, a powerful camera, and a device that can handle everyday use. It is powered by the Google's Tensor G6 chip and has two 3600-nit OLED screens, a 4,806mAh battery and is IP68 water-resistant. This Review focuses on its design, showing how it stands out from the crowd, its display quality, performance, cameras, battery life, price in Bangladesh, and if it is worth picking up over Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold box:

• Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Smartphone
• USB Type-C cable
• SIM ejector tool
• User manual

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will include in the box with the phone a 1-meter USB-C to USB-C cord and a SIM tool. Google also provides an online quick-start guide and safety and regulatory details. A charger is not included in the box, and should be bought separately if needed.

Design & Build Quality

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold measures 155.2 x 76 x 10.1mm and weighs 239 grams, Google's lightest and thinnest folding Pixel ever. That's an improvement from the previous year which was like carrying a little brick. The back features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and is available in two different colours: Obsidian or Olive. Both are clean and mature, not ostentatious.

The key is durability, of course. It has an IP68 rating, which means it can withstand dust, and even be dunked in water up to 1.5 metres high for 30 minutes. That's still uncommon for a foldable, as most would only go so far as splash resistance. For those who have ever had to deal with a spill around a fold, this is the answer.

However, it's not flawless. Even though the phone has shed weight, reviewers who have used it have complained about the phone's heftiness in the hand compared to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. Google also designed one of the hinges to be slightly thinner than the other, to save space, which results in a very unusual ridge when it's opened. It does not matter, it's just a quirk. The flat sides also make it a little more difficult to open it with one hand than some of the competitors.

Overall: It's tougher, lighter and better made than in the past, but not as sleek as the most current of the foldables available. If you're not into looking impossibly thin, then look no further than one of the safest folding phones to purchase.

Display

This mobile phone provides you 2 screens, both are really good.When it is unfolded, it will present you with an 8 inch LTPO OLED display screen whose aspect ratio is almost 1:1. But it's not that shape that would be best for watching movies, it's better for reading, browsing and running two apps side by side. The resolution is 2076 x 2152 pixels, meaning that you won't be able to see the individual pixels even at close range. The bezels are thin, the screen to body ratio is 88.4% and the middle of the device is not the location of the selfie camera, but a small corner which is less distracting during video watching.

Keep it folded and you're using the 6.5-inch cover display, which is bright, colourful and can be used on its own, without opening the phone ever.Brightness is the actual headline of the year this year. Both screens now produce 3600 nits at max brightness, which is a significant increase over the brightness of last year's screen. This means you'll be able to see your screen on a sunny day, even the inner screen, which foldables often have trouble with. Add in HDR10+ support and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and it's a seamless and vibrant user experience from scrolling to video.

The only downside to this foldable is what all foldables have – a fold. It's right in the middle of the inner screen. It will catch your eye at first, but won't bother you when you are using the phone normally, as you would be with a regular flat-screen phone.

Camera

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has three rear cameras: a 48MP main lens (f/1.7), a 10.8MP telephoto (f/3.1) for 5x optical zoom, and a 10.5MP ultra-wide (f/2.2). It has optical image stabilisation, auto-focus, LED flash and a digital zoom of up to 30x. The camera offers up to 4K video resolution, up to 60 frames per second and a Macro mode for close-ups. Front, you have a 10MP selfie camera and conveniently, there's one on the inner and cover screens too, so that you can take a selfie whether the phone's opened or closed.

Users who have actually used it say that it's a good result, but not necessarily the best. This year, Google also upped the ante with the main sensor, and it paid off, as the photos are always crisp and well-exposed. The level of detail is a little softer, however, when compared with Google's own non-folding Pixel 11 Pro, and the enhanced portrait mode on the regular Pro hasn't reached here, anyway, with edges around subjects looking a little messy. The telephoto lens is not heavily processed, but rather a more natural look, something some will appreciate. The ultra-wide is the weakest of the three, is less detailed and has some edge warping, but it is not too bright and is a fairly natural exposure.

Daylight Photo:

This camera does well in good lighting. Colours are natural, with a clear, sharp image and good dynamic range performance in most scenes. It's a legitimate one of the more dependable foldable cams you can purchase these days for regular daytime usage.

Low-light Photo:

Night scenes look pretty good with the big main sensor and Google's processing, though there's increasing softness when it gets darker. It's actually the tele photo camera that has most difficulty after dark, since the narrow aperture (f/3.1) will mean that low-light zoom shots will rely heavily on the camera's software rather than the lens itself, and you aren't going to see much detail if zoomed at night.

This phone definitely compromises on one aspect Zoom. You can achieve a maximum of 30x zoom up until you get up close, the standard Pixel 11 Pro can achieve 120x zoom. Aids for normal distance shots, but nothing really usable at a long distance.

Selfies look good on both camera, but, again, portrait isn't as crisp around the edges as Google's non-folding phones. Overall: a dependable, reliable camera, but not the top of the class foldable.

Performance & Software

Google's new chip, the Tensor G6, which is manufactured using the 3nm process, is also under the hood. This is a 7 core architecture consisting of one high-end "Ultra" core, four medium Performance "Pro" cores and two efficiency cores, and with PowerVR GPU. In theory, it's a decent, contemporary chip. In practice it does all the things you'd anticipate: apps load speedy, multitasking is easy and switching between windows on the large internal display isn't laggy.

It is lacking in raw power. In terms of raw speeds, Google's Tensor chips have never been as powerful as Snapdragon and that's certainly the case for the G6. Benchmarks have it noticeably lagging behind the other flagships, and even the better-graphics game titles will switch off the best settings automatically and some are completely unable to deal with a few newer features. If you are a serious mobile gamer, this is not the phone that you would want to take the plunge with. You probably won't notice the difference if you're only using apps, browsing and streaming.

One thing that is true, a bright one this generation: Heat management has greatly improved. Reviewers managed to leave the phone outdoors for extended periods of time and found it remained cool even after such periods, whereas past Tensor chips weren't so lucky.

Software, it has Android 17 as soon as you can get your hands on it, and in the case of a Pixel, you'll be getting updates before most software is available. The foldable-specific software is the best part here, though, these features include App Handles, which lets you use a third app in a floating window next to your split-screen apps, and the big inner screen that's more of a mini laptop than a stretched phone screen.

AI Features

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold's standout features include its AI capabilities. Gemini Intelligence operates the entire phone to deliver more intelligent support and troubleshooting for everyday tasks. Gemini Live can provide live assistance and Live Translate can translate conversations and content, which are more natural.

There are also a number of AI tools coming to the camera. Magic Capture automatically selects the best moments in very fast and dynamic scenes, and Camera Coach enables users to enhance their framing and lighting skills. The phone also has a Circle to Search option, to easily find or search for something on screen.

Google has also introduced a number of features, including Made You Look and AI-powered photo editing. In general, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold implements AI in the manner of use, instead of promoting it merely as a marketing ploy.

Battery & Charger

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold sports a 4,806mAh Li-ion battery that will enable the phone to power through the day under normal use. It's rated for over 24 hours of battery life by Google.

It also has 30W wired charging support with PPS for charging, allowing it to get up to 50% charge in about 30 minutes. It also enables Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging to support 25W magnetic wireless charging accessories, which allows for easier wireless charging with compatible magnetic accessories.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold also has support for reverse charging, and the wired charging and data transfer is available via the USB Type-C 3.2 port. As you'd expect from a contemporary foldable cellphone, the battery cannot be taken out.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Price in Bangladesh

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs ৳215,000 (Unofficial) in the country for 16GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. This may change based on the seller, availability and the market. This is an unofficially quoted price; please make sure to verify the current local market price prior to purchase.

Final Word

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a high end foldable offering a large and bright display, good cameras and powerful AI capabilities as well as a pure Android experience. It is also powered with a 16GB of RAM and Tensor G6 chip which helps in multitasking. But, the high cost, average battery life and the bulkiness may not be for everyone. Offering Google's foldable experience and Pixel only features, it is primarily for users who wish to have these features, priced at ৳215,000 (unofficial).