Google has launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in India, alongside the Pixel 11 series phones. The new foldable brings a slimmer and lighter design, upgraded displays, a new LED-based notification system, improved accessibility features, and custom software experiences powered by the Tensor G6 processor.
Refined Design and Hardware
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a smaller footprint than the previous-generation Pixel 10 Pro Fold, with several physical design improvements.
- Dimensions and Weight: The device is around 1mm thinner and nearly 10% lighter than its predecessor.
- Bezels: Narrower bezels provide a higher screen-to-body ratio.
- Colours: It is offered in Obsidian and Olive finishes.
The camera module now includes a new feature called HiLight, an LED ring positioned around the flash. It can display colour-coded notifications for priority contacts, provide visual feedback during hands-free Gemini sessions, and will support messaging alerts in the future.
Durability and Display Improvements
Google has strengthened the Pixel 11 Pro Fold with redesigned components and new materials.
| Component | Upgrade Details |
| Back Panel | Uses a glass-fibre composite designed to offer improved impact resistance. |
| Hinge Mechanism | Features a redesigned gearless hinge with a larger bend radius to help reduce the appearance of the inner display crease. |
| Outer Display | Uses Super Actua display technology with ceramic cover glass protection. |
| Ingress Protection | Rated IP68 for protection against dust and water. |
| Brightness | Both displays can reach up to 3,600 nits peak brightness, representing a 20% increase over the previous generation. |
Battery and Charging
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is designed to deliver more than 24 hours of battery life under typical usage. Charging has also been upgraded for both wired and wireless connectivity.
- Wired Charging: Supports 30W fast charging and can reach approximately 50% capacity in 30 minutes.
- Wireless Charging: Qi2.2 support enables charging at up to 25W, offering a 20% improvement over the previous model.
Performance, AI, and Software
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is powered by Google's new Tensor G6 chipset paired with 16GB of RAM. The combination is designed to support on-device AI processing, multitasking, and applications across both screens.
Software and Accessibility Features
- Sign-to-Text Translation: Developed in collaboration with the Deaf community, the feature uses the front camera to interpret American Sign Language (ASL) and displays real-time translations on the outer screen through Live Transcribe and Gboard.
- Multitasking: Floating app bubbles are optimized for the unfolded screen, while features such as Split Screen, Drag and Drop, and Instant View make multitasking easier.
- System Integration: The phone adds enhanced Circle to Search functionality within Pixel Camera, proactive AI assistance, and updated “Made You Look” animations designed to help capture children's attention during photography.
Camera System
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes with an upgraded rear camera setup combined with new photography features.
- Hardware: The camera system includes a 48MP main sensor and a telephoto camera with up to 30x Super Zoom.
- Magic Capture: Designed to help capture moving subjects more sharply.
- Camera Looks: Provides customizable colour profiles and style presets directly within the camera application.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Specifications
| Display | 8-inch (2076 x 2152 pixels) QHD+ Super Actua Flex OLED LTPO display, 1-120Hz refresh rate, up to 2,000 nits HDR brightness and up to 3,600 nits peak brightness, Ultra Thin Glass protection |
| Cover Display | 6.5-inch (1080 x 2342 pixels) FHD+ Actua LTPO OLED display, 1-120Hz refresh rate, up to 2,000 nits HDR brightness and up to 3,600 nits peak brightness, ultra-durable glass-ceramic cover glass |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 with Titan M3 security chip |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB |
| OS/UI | Android 17 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano SIM + eSIM) |
| Rear Camera | 48MP main camera, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.7 aperture, OIS |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 10.5MP, 127° field of view, 1/3.4-inch sensor, f/2.2 aperture, macro mode |
| Telephoto Camera | 10.8MP 5x telephoto, 1/3.2-inch sensor, f/3.1 aperture, OIS, Super Res Zoom up to 30x |
| Video Recording | 10-bit HDR recording, 4K video recording at 60fps |
| Front Camera | 10MP front and inner cameras, f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60fps video recording, face unlock |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock |
| Audio | USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers |
| Dimensions | 155.2 x 76mm (150.4mm unfolded) x 10.1mm (5mm unfolded) |
| Weight | 239g |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Network | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 802.11be (2.4/5/6GHz), Bluetooth 6 LE, Ultra-wideband, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Navigation | Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| Battery | 4806mAh |
| Wired Charging | 30W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | 20W Qi2.2 PixelSnap wireless charging |
Pricing and Availability
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is priced at Rs. 1,86,999 for the sole 512GB variant in India and is available in the Olive colour option.
Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold are now open through the Google India online store, Flipkart, and select offline retailers. General sales will begin on August 20.
Launch Offers on Google India Store
- Rs. 10,000 instant cashback on HDFC Bank credit card EMI transactions
- No-cost EMI options for up to 24 months
- Up to Rs. 9,000 exchange bonus
