Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold scores 7.9 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 7.0. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leads in display, performance, camera, battery, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cost $100 less ($1,799 vs $1,899). The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.

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Google Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
7.9 From $1,899
Top score
Google Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
7.0 From $1,799
Discontinued

Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

  • Bigger battery 4,806 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
  • Faster wired charging 30 W vs 21 W
  • Brighter screen 3,600 nits vs 2,700 nits
  • Better water resistance IP68 vs IPX8
  • Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Aug 13, 2024
  • Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 7.5 W

Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Lower launch price $1,799 vs $1,899
  • Sharper display 373 ppi vs 372 ppi

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Overall 7.9 7.0
Display 8.3 8.1
Performance 7.7 6.6
Camera 7.9 7.4
Battery 5.4 4.4
Design 8.3 8.0
Software support 9.2 9.2
Value for money 3.6 2.2

Display

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Size 8 inches 8 inches
Type OLED, Super Actua Flex OLED, Super Actua Flex
Resolution 2076 × 2152 px 2076 × 2152 px
Pixel density 372 ppi 373 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Peak brightness 3,600 nits 2,700 nits
Protection Ultra-durable glass ceramic (cover screen), Ultra Thin Glass (inner screen) Ultra Thin Glass (inner), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)
Cover display 6.5-inch Super Actua OLED, 1080 x 2342, 399 ppi, 1-120 Hz, up to 3600 nits peak 6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080 x 2424, 422 ppi, 60-120Hz, up to 2,700 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Process 3 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock 4.11 GHz 3.1 GHz
GPU PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 Mali-G715 MP7
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type — UFS 3.1
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Main camera 48 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.56" 48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 10.5 MP 10.5 MP
Telephoto 10.8 MP, 5× optical 10.8 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom 5× 5×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 4K@60 4K@60
Front camera 10 MP 10 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Capacity 4,806 mAh 4,650 mAh
Wired charging 30 W 21 W
Wireless charging 25 W 7.5 W
Reverse wireless ✕ No ✕ No
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Dimensions 155.2 × 76 × 10.1 mm 155.2 × 77.1 × 10.5 mm
Thickness 10.1 mm 10.5 mm
Weight 239 g 257 g
Form factor Foldable Foldable
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Fiberglass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IPX8
Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Olive, Obsidian Obsidian, Porcelain

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 3.x
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
OS at launch Android 17 Android 14
OS updates 7 years 7 years
Security updates 7 years 7 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Announced Aug 12, 2026 Aug 13, 2024
Released Aug 20, 2026 Sep 4, 2024
Status Released Discontinued
US launch price $1,899 $1,799

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