Google's next book-style foldable looks... pretty familiar at first glance. | Image by AndroidHeadlines
Wait, what month is it?! Don't worry, it's still (the beginning of) March, but that's not stopping the unstoppable forces over at AndroidHeadlines and the (almost) always reliable Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks) from totally blowing the cover of a handset likely to only see daylight in August (at least if its predecessor is any indication).
That's right, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's design has been purportedly revealed in all its glory (and top-notch quality) more than five months ahead of its presumed launch, and unfortunately (although not surprisingly), this looks a bit derivative and, frankly, uninteresting.
Hey Google, where's the innovation?
Hopefully, on the inside of the search giant's next book-style foldable powerhouse, because the exterior is nearly identical to that of last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold at first glance.
The 1:1 aspect ratio of the primary display looks unchanged (which is not necessarily a bad thing, of course), and although the exact numbers are not in just yet, the same is likely to go for the phone's screen sizes as well (both as far as the main and the cover display are concerned).
Yes, that rear-facing camera module is definitely different. | Image by AndroidHeadlines
Then you've got some super-familiar (and necessary, if you ask me) screen bezels, a top right-situated hole punch to hold a selfie camera on the inside, a centered hole punch on the secondary panel, and... an arguably more elegant rear-facing camera island. Yes, that appears to be the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's big cosmetic change, but even though it's easily noticeable by anyone the least bit familiar with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's design and a very clear step in the right direction, Google will need to double, triple, or quadruple that "upgrade" to make the future device stand out from this year's foldable crowd.
Thin is in, but too thin is probably a bad idea
Quick, what's one of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's major advantages over Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7? That's right, a 5,015mAh battery... that we're all hoping Google will keep unchanged or, ideally, bump up even higher.
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This won't be the world's thinnest book-style foldable, but there are obviously more important things than such titles. | Image by AndroidHeadlines
While the latter feels like a stretch, the former continues to be a strong possibility as the Pixel 11 Pro Fold purportedly measures 10.1mm in depth in its folded form and 4.8mm when unfolded. That would be down from the 10.8 and 5.2mm measurements of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but it doesn't (necessarily) sound like the kind of revision that absolutely needs a battery size reduction to pull off.
Of course, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is (way) thinner, at 8.9 and 4.2mm in folded and unfolded form, respectively, but that's because Samsung's Snapdragon 8 Elite giant only packs a 4,400mAh battery.
What do you think about the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's leaked design?
Speaking of processors, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is (unsurprisingly) tipped to upgrade its predecessor's Tensor G5 to a newer and faster Tensor G6 chipset, but other than that, there are no (credible) rumors on the specifications Google plans to bring to this fall's battle against the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple's hugely anticipated first-ever "iPhone Fold."
Should you wait for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
While I don't have any inside information on the matter, the chances of seeing this redesigned refined device with improved raw power released earlier than August feel extremely slim to me.
It's obviously impossible to know right now if the Pixel 11 Pro Fold will sell well or not, but Google does have a chance. | Image by AndroidHeadlines
Clearly, Google will face an uphill battle trying to turn the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's sequel into a mainstream hit, especially if Motorola wakes up at the last minute and decides to price the Razr Fold a little more competitively than recently reported.
In my opinion, however, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's fate lies (at least in part) in Google's hands, and if the revised rear camera system happens to include actual improvements to the hardware and performance of said camera sensors, I could definitely see this handset sell in reasonable numbers (at the very least).
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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