Google Pixel Fold Impressions! $1800 of Pixel?!

Google has made an $1800 folding phone. This is my hands-on and first look 👀
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[@christopherlombart5521]

I love how Marques released this live while Google are presenting it at IO😂 Edit: Chill everyone, I am very well aware about the embargo and that other KZbinrs do the same. Just surprising that it's as soon as they mentioned it (didn't even present it yet) that all this came out

[@amanullahkhan4797]

Unbox therapy did the same

[@guadalupe8589]

Mrwhostheboss did the same

[@dismiggo]

That's standard really. Traditional media (i.e. the ones that write online articles) have been doing that for ages. It's scheduled to the minute.

[@KDannXII]

It's this magically thing called NDA release.

[@WonderMePartyStrip]

Haha true.

[@TimeBucks]

Love how it's the same shape as the 3Ds

[@gopalshil349]

Hi

[@carlosrangel3559]

cool

[@mitonmohajan4941]

Hi

[@teluguupdates7153]

Nice

[@palakommasumalatha1628]

Super

[@derekisthematrix]

Pixels always get pretty deep discounts and carrier deals fairly soon after launch so I don't expect that $1800 price point to last long.

[@branleeharris]

Already got a $1000 trade in on my Pixel 7 Pro through Google Fi if I buy the Fold. For reference the standard trade in credit for my model is ~$465

[@KR_Cicero]

​@@branleeharris pixel 6 pro, Verizon offered $500 for trade in as well

[@raro790]

​​@@branleeharris There is a $800 for the 6Pro that I have, but I'm not sure switching to Google Fi is something I want to do. I actually don't mind that you get a free Pixel Watch with a preorder. I was thinking of getting one either way.

[@ZNA03]

@@branleeharris the pre-order trade-ins are tempting, they're offering me $800 for my Fold3 which would buy-out the lease from tmobile and put me about $5 cheaper monthly on the finance charge for the device. tmobile offered $300 for the device but still wants their $800 upgrading through them. Pixel fold looks pretty good, but it's their first foldable and i'm worried there may be issues so if I go for it i'll have to get the coverage.

[@topspot4834]

Yup. End of summer it'll be below $1,500 and carriers always have deals ... Seems to good to be true, but every 2 years I trade in my phone (usually a Pixel or iPhone) and pay next to nothing ... Verizon gave me $800 last year for a 2 year old iphone (with scratches). Last time I paid full retail for a phone was the Nexus 4.

[@Macthenoodlehead]

I love how it's the same shape as the 3ds. I'm sure that you could emulate some 3ds or ds games on this device really well

[@wildmikefilms]

The DS and gameboy advance SP were legendary. I miss when hardware was cool

[@renegade7565]

You're in luck! This is possible on z fold at the moment, pen and all.

[@renegade7565]

On a side note, the pixel fold doesn't have any kind of pen support 😭 That's kind of a deal breaker for me at that price point. Since working with a pen on that form factor is just amazing.

[@welcomecreator7653]

Yep, been doing this on Samsung Folds for the last few years. Welcome to the party

[@ramakrishnan00]

Here our bedroom cost is $100 per month, so this phone is lot more than expensive for us than u guys who pays monthly rent $2000, its just a month rent for u, its like one and half year rent for us, why the people in other countries feel these prices so expensive when they are already earns very good amounts , our salaries are like $400 per month and urs is like $4000 per month, still u feel those phones expensive , thats bullshit, cuz if u feel its expensive, we feel it as luxury from heaven 😅, think differently perspective changes..

[@Alexus00712]

I have a Fold 4 right now, it will be very interesting to see where Google takes this product line in the future!

[@JagsP95]

Thank you for flexing 😊

[@jeffreyengling500]

I'm in the same situation. Love my fold 4 but I think it's great theres a BIG competitor now. Not gonna touch a 1st gen foldable tho.

[@trealin4730]

You really think this compares lol

[@SergioEduP]

@@jeffreyengling500 Man, I just got a fold 4 myself and am absolutely in love with it, will be looking forward to see what comes next with more competition, both in hardware and software!

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

Ha, you poor folks with your Fold 4.... Proud Surface Duo owner, and to add more insult to injury i own a Quest 2, ps5, AR Glasses, and arcade machines.

[@kinvain]

Love how you present the phone! Great job! Looking forward for your review on Pixel 8 Pro!

[@Lux197live]

Minute 3:50 One great reason to buy a foldable phone like this! I’ve always wanted to see how it looks when taking the pic! This is just what I could use

[@tjzulu1]

Excellent video as always brother!! Keep'em comin' !!!

[@localisedcharge]

tbh I wasnt much expecting much from google from their 1st folding phone, but it's nice to see they're trying some new things.

[@Robstrap]

These arent new things anymore. They haven't been for years

[@BlitzStudiosIsinsideyourhome]

@@Robstrapwhich ones

[@RKCorinth]

What was Google’s first foldable phone? Pretty sure this is the first one, no?

[@Robstrap]

@@BlitzStudiosIsinsideyourhome galaxy fold? Huawei fold? Honor fold? Oppo flip? Samsung flip? Moto RAZR? Xiaomi fold? Vivo fold? TCL tri fold? Google are one of the last companies to make a fold, this isn't new technology anymore bro. It's over 3 years old, almost 4

[@simplexeon]

@@Robstrap they meant new things for folding phones, like the hinge being vertical and the suggestion bar thing.

[@AdriandeLima]

Really wish we'd get that dock on the normal pixels aswell without having super small scaling, it looks so useful for multitasking.

[@eddym.8117]

There is the smart suggestions which basically does something similar.

[@ramakrishnan00]

Here our bedroom cost is $100 per month, so this phone is lot more than expensive for us than u guys who pays monthly rent $2000, its just a month rent for u, its like one and half year rent for us, why the people in other countries feel these prices so expensive when they are already earns very good amounts , our salaries are like $400 per month and urs is like $4000 per month, still u feel those phones expensive , thats bullshit, cuz if u feel its expensive, we feel it as luxury from heaven 😅, think differently perspective changes..

[@benjaminsmith-ql6tl]

​@@ramakrishnan00 bro ur comment is kinda irrelevant to the discussion here lol

[@benjaminsmith-ql6tl]

​@@ramakrishnan00 also let me tell you something about 'cost of living'. Yes you earn more in the US but the cost of a lot of stuff is also more like food, labour charge for any service, education, medical treatment if you don't have insurance etc. All of these are significantly cheaper in India.

[@breadcat9928]

@@ramakrishnan00 go away 🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@sammy0boi]

Will you ever do a video about smart rings? I'm intrigued by them but never know where to find an honest unbiased review - I appreciate your honest perspectives on tech!

[@lifeHacker42]

I bet that app bar is the pixel "suggestion bar" thing that's on my pixel 6. It's a cool concept that I'm not a huge fan of and I can see others feeling the same. Essentially it's a smart bar for a combo of your common apps, recent apps and ones that are used together often. However it means it's contents is always changing by design which means there's no muscle memory to train for the apps in it. You just have to see if the one you want did pop up (and where on the bar) and go to it

[@Solokid404]

Even though I'm not the target audience, I am curious of the device itself and wondering how well it performs and runs. Can't wait for the full review

[@ganbly]

G2 chip... I think you know how it will end... :) Not faster than my pixel 7 pro that already lags a lot...

[@Username-qx9gk]

​​@@ganbly Battery life would be horrendous. Samsung went snapdragon (tsmc) for their fold, vivo and others too. I imagine Pixel will be the same but with tensor branding slapped over it

[@BubatzBoss]

​@@ganbly my Pixel 7 pro is running smooth

[@LeftInTheEnd]

@@ganbly my 7 pro doesn't lag at all, you must be maxed out on storage or always running heavy memory apps

[@handlemonium]

Seems like a Find N2: Pixel Edition Battery life should be good since the N2 lasts longer than any folding phone before it.

[@james-5560]

That price rules it out for me, even with the "free" watch, I'll also be interested to see the battery life reports too

[@KJ_Jizzle]

Yeah $1800 or $1900 for the 512 GB storage is crazy.

[@samthecar]

When the phone costs more than my car 😂

[@ojedokuntemiloluwa5390]

There's a cheaper folding phone by a Chinese company called Tecno phantom v fold that costs only a $1000

[@casnumbernotfound]

I mean the competition is not exactly cheaper…

[@pootsman6722]

Yep, it's way too much. And the "free" watch, they've probably got a lot of stock they need to bin off because nobody wants to buy them!

[@keith4720]

Great video..just ordered this and very informative..should come with extra interchangeable batteries

[@StephenJordanJavaKrypt]

I pre-ordered the Fold and its my first entry into a foldable. I'm excited to get it, but I will definitely take advantage of the 15 day return period if I'm not impressed or think its going to be super useful for me because it is so expensive.

[@cellunlockernet]

Interesting, can't wait for the full review soon. Don't really mind the bezels as well but dang pretty pricey at $1799.

[@cartier2312]

My 3 bedroom townhouse is $1,800 dollars a month . I remember over 20 years ago, the cell phones weren't that expensive now fast forward over 20 years later cell phones is over $1,000 dollars also a arm and a leg . Oh my time has changed !!!!

[@michaelcole2571]

@@cartier2312 at least rents cheaper now!

[@chieflingco]

I thought they would undercut competition like they usually do

[@beyondtheshore3774]

​@@michaelcole2571no the fuck it isn't 💀

[@ramakrishnan00]

Here our bedroom cost is $100 per month, so this phone is lot more than expensive for us than u guys who pays monthly rent $2000, its just a month rent for u, its like one and half year rent for us, why the people in other countries feel these prices so expensive when they are already earns very good amounts , our salaries are like $400 per month and urs is like $4000 per month, still u feel those phones expensive , thats bullshit, cuz if u feel its expensive, we feel it as luxury from heaven 😅, think differently perspective changes..

[@czarcitizen6881]

As a Galaxy Fold 3 owner, I am absolutely thrilled to see more competition in the folding phone space. Samsung's widespread availability of the Fold and Flip line gave it a de facto monopoly in many countries that didn't have access to the Oppo Find N2; more companies competing for foldable market share will help drive innovation up and prices down.

[@mregdosz]

I feel the 12 megapixel pain

[@nikyabodigital]

Makes Apple feel obsolete in the game tbh.

[@elith6930]

​@@nikyabodigitallol.

[@chris_piss]

I tried the galaxy z fold and wanted to like it but the battery was atrocious. Also just not a fan at all of Samsung products. I'm pretty excited to try a Google foldable. Always thought the "fold out into tablet" thing was a gimmick until I considered watching KZbin or filling out forms on my phone (kinda a specific example but one thing that comes to mind when thinking about annoying experiences on a small phone screen)

[@hjf3022]

The thing I'm not happy about is/will be the increased fold friendly apps. It's great when an app is optimised for fold. It's fine when an app just scales sensibly, then the worst are the apps that need to completely restart for the new screen.

[@DarkFutureConsolidated]

Love how keen Marques always is to "hold it" and "play with it"...;)

[@shihabuddin6020]

Thanks for sharing this advice

[@Cymande]

Would love Marques to do a video into the reality of long term ownership of foldable phones. From most forums it seems they’re not ready yet

[@DanGerving]

They’re not. I work with a guy that has the newest Samsung fold and he’s broken it 4 times. He’s paid more in insurance claims than the cost of the phone. The front screen is what keeps breaking. He has to fold it open every time he uses it. Cool but still a gimmick and not ready for widespread use yet.

[@cartier2312]

My 3 bedroom townhouse is $1,800 dollars a month . I remember over 20 years ago, the cell phones weren't that expensive now fast forward over 20 years later cell phones is over $1,000 dollars also a arm and a leg . Oh my time has changed !!!!

[@wadalzain5]

Depends on the user, am a Fold 4 owner since launch and zero issues till date and i dropped it 10+ times waist hight and 3 times neck hight while talking, few dents and scratches but the screens and the hinge work perfectly fine, no kids tho

[@gospelofrye6881]

@@cartier2312 20 years ago in 2003, there were no smartphones. The iPhone 1 came out in 2007 at $599 for the 8GB storage option (equivalent of $876 today). Flip ahead to 2009, and Apple was selling the iPhone 3GS for $0.99... on a two-year contract with AT&T only, because for the first few years, service providers had to subsidise the cost of the handset. And a modern smartphone does literally everything you need, while the early smartphones were cool novelties. There's no way to sensibly compare prices.... except that foldables are more expensive, obviously, because, I mean, two displays etc?

[@jamesnorona1345]

@@wadalzain5 cap

[@socenthobbs]

I like the concept, I think I want to see it mature and proven over a generation or two before I jump in. Probably going Pixel 8 Pro next.

[@ramakrishnan00]

Here our bedroom cost is $100 per month, so this phone is lot more than expensive for us than u guys who pays monthly rent $2000, its just a month rent for u, its like one and half year rent for us, why the people in other countries feel these prices so expensive when they are already earns very good amounts , our salaries are like $400 per month and urs is like $4000 per month, still u feel those phones expensive , thats bullshit, cuz if u feel its expensive, we feel it as luxury from heaven 😅, think differently perspective changes..

[@eg8049]

@@ramakrishnan00 I mean that does make sense, you can be pretty rich in your country and yet these devices can be extremely expensive. All about CPi and PPP

[@eg8049]

They need to introduce a pen like samsung does with their ultra ranges. It will be a lott better then

[@Slowmo998]

@@ramakrishnan00if u wasnt born rich not your problem, but if u aint rich now thats ur problem, and secondly but u dont really have to buy a new phone if u dont want too, anyways 80-85% phones are financed so no most of people dont buy them out right, we upgrade and pay half after a year or payments

[@refink33]

​@@ramakrishnan00 I play the smartest game with phones. What you do is buy a used phone 1 year old. Why? Bc the 1year old used phone is 75% cheaper than that phone brand new at MSRP. For example: a brand new 800$ phone after 1 year is 200$. And I always buy a used phone 1 year old bc that's the smartest thing to do.

[@TicMonie777]

Awesome video 💪🏾💯

[@maxdon2001]

Great video!

[@LifeofNiket]

When you notice the colours of Design Hardware and Software in the intro 0:35 matching the wallpaper on the macbook kept on the table. Classic attention to details.

[@GoldenxAlex1770]

Also the Fold 4 has an option in settings to hide the bottom task bar (long press instead of swiping), similar to what you guys showed with the pixel fold. Very curious to see the durability of the pixel!

[@whatsupchicken]

On the Fold 4 I like that it is always ON, much faster operation for me... with the ability to hide if needed of course.

[@cartier2312]

My 3 bedroom townhouse is $1,800 dollars a month . I remember over 20 years ago, the cell phones weren't that expensive now fast forward over 20 years later cell phones is over $1,000 dollars also a arm and a leg . Oh my time has changed !!!!

[@IslandHopperTV]

Dang I like the concept but not sure this is something I would use. Thank you for the review

[@abusalem411]

Can we just appreciate that the text color and the Macbooks wallpaper matching but even the order of the colors.

[@harshits6960]

Hello to all the people who got to this unlisted video.

[@jmacku35]

It’s not tho?

[@whitehawk45]

Showed up on my feed, must be public

[@KiriKat]

@@jmacku35 it went live 3 minutes after this comment

[@jgal7979]

Please shut up

[@NotDuggyman]

@@jgal7979 who hurt you

[@marksharp]

$1800. That’s mad. Good to see some competition though. Looks a good bit of kit.

[@kedo]

The bezels look fine. Love the surface duo form factor.

[@Foodwithms]

Nice unboxing

[@andrewking777]

Thank you for pointing out that bezels help give you a place to grip the phone. Modern phones are really frustrating for me, because they're hard to hold securely without touching the active touch area.

[@midorii3610]

i feel like for most people this isnt a problem but i also feel like this problem is SUPREMELY underestimated, it gets annoying to accidentally touch things on the screen that you wouldnt want to

[@jonahwhale9047]

@@midorii3610 How many times have people muted their iPhone by touching the screen to their ear? That's one that gets me a lot.

[@soberanisfam1323]

Why make them big if you're only going to make them smaller? To sell you an upgraded smaller bezel pixel fold 2

[@midorii3610]

@@jonahwhale9047 i know so many people who have this issue and yet i never find myself coming across it. i can imagine its as annoying as accidentally touching a part of the screen even when the phone does have bezels

[@youtubevanced4900]

Especially with the absolutely terrible curved screen edges. Those phones were unusable without a case. Not that I would ever have a thousand dollar phone without a Spigen Case.

[@luishigaredajr3102]

How does video look in landscape with it open? This is probably my main drawback with exploring foldables--would love to hear anyones thoughts/experience on this?

[@tuliusy2k]

Love it. Nice mix beetween Fold and Oppo N. Price is a main decision factor here.

[@shko-mi]

Speaking of bezels, I remember LOVING the giant bezels of my Xperia Z2 tablet. It lets you hold the thing without any accidentall presses.

[@IvanJovicevic92]

Anybody else notice the colour of the text at 0:41 matches the laptop background behind him... nice.

[@tmo9466]

Great review! I currently have the Z Fold 3, and I am going to take the leap with the Pixel Fold. I love the pixel experience and I am 100% converted to being a foldable phone user forever. You should have mentioned that pre-orders of the Pixel Fold come with a free Pixel Watch, so smart watch users save $350 there.

[@WhoFlungDung]

That's really nice to know. I was going to get a galaxy watch soon, but this is really tempting. I've got a z fold 2 atm and I've been ready to upgrade but the changes over the past few years just aren't enough to warrant paying the price.

[@eniahal]

Funny how the back camera bump reminded me so much of the Microsoft Duo...

[@BrussoCanada]

I love your content, and the sneakers. I stumbled across your review of Bose companion 2 speakers from years ago, as I just bought a pair. It’s quite amazing to see how far you’ve come. Keep up the great work.

[@RG112k]

Loving these fast video releases!

[@lfc1981]

that huge crease when open. NEXT phone pls!

[@cm6275]

I saw the notification for this in my email today and I was thinking "I need to see if MKBHD did a video on that yet." Well, well, well... I should've known you'd be on it!

[@abcdelicious4420]

LOVE how you banged out this video was so quickly. I would say it definitely looks impressive. As a person who has a Fold 3 and only rocks a Google Pixel 6 Pro because I LOVE the Google UI, Haptic feedback as well as the camera, I may have to scoop this up. I also LIKE the shorter/wider form factor compared to the longer/narrower one of the Fold series. Honestly it's either this or the OPPO Find N2(which I can get for cheaper here). Thanks again for the video.📱📱❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cartier2312]

My 3 bedroom townhouse is $1,800 dollars a month . I remember over 20 years ago, the cell phones weren't that expensive now fast forward over 20 years later cell phones is over $1,000 dollars also a arm and a leg . Oh my time has changed !!!!

[@ramakrishnan00]

Here our bedroom cost is $100 per month, so this phone is lot more than expensive for us than u, its just a month rent for u, its like one and half year rent for us, why the people in other countries feel these prices so expensive when they are already earns very good amounts , our salaries are like $400 per month and urs is like $4000 per month, still u feel those phones expensive , thats bullshit, cuz if u feel its expensive, we feel it as luxury from heaven 😅, think differently perspective changes..

[@JamesScholesUK]

From the UI, the app dock looks _very_ similar to the one that's been on Pixels since the 4 - apps with rings are "recent" or "ones you usually use around now/in this location", apps without rings are fixed. If you drag an app from the drawer into a ringed spot it becomes fixed. If you empty a fixed spot it becomes a ringed spot

[@LordHollow]

I'm all for it. I've been in the market for a fold since the duo was announced. Sad that it and duo 2 were so lacking, based on numerous reviews. This looks great overall.

[@SirBilliam96]

I really like the design of the Pixel Fold, and this is coming from a Fold 4 user (also had Fold 3). The shorter but wider front screen seems way more useful than the tall skinny one on the Fold 4, which to be clear is what I use most of the time. The big issue with the tall aspect ratio is that pages frequently get cut off on websites, so I have been wanting Samsung to widen the front display some more. I really like OneUI 5, so if the Pixel Fold turns out to be really good after people get their hands on it, I might switch.

[@soberanisfam1323]

Tall narrow is easy easier to hold than short and wide

[@SirBilliam96]

@@soberanisfam1323 grow bigger hands my dude lmao

[@soberanisfam1323]

@@SirBilliam96 impossible

[@derp_wolf9688]

​@@soberanisfam1323I agree the people who complain about the skinny display on the fold are wildin. The key board is like the same size as the iPhone 5 keyboard not a problem at all

[@jonathanswift8736]

In my opinion given the design choice, specs and entire outlook of the folding phone landscape, google isn't gonna ship many of these pixel folds, it'll probably be in their second attempt that they see some improvement, provided they refine their approach, cause this fold is asking a lot for what it offers

[@wtf17727]

I'm also concerned with build quality. The Pixel 7 Pro is decent, but I had better built phones before. I don't know how the moving parts will hold up. And then I heard very bad stories about warranty, at least here in Germany, for the Pixel, so I wouldn't give Google that much money for their first attempt. I wouldn't even consider it if it was half the price, not worth the potential hassle.

[@blue_ig1]

yeah the 2nd gens are always better, especially foldables

[@cartier2312]

My 3 bedroom townhouse is $1,800 dollars a month . I remember over 20 years ago, the cell phones weren't that expensive now fast forward over 20 years later cell phones is over $1,000 dollars also a arm and a leg . Oh my time has changed !!!!

[@dominicirla7011]

@@cartier2312 There are also now many $500 phones that would have seemed as a super high end phone a couple years ago

[@amythistxue1]

I mean it might get some traction in the US, just because the foldable market is literally just the Samsung Z fold, which it does fix one of the biggest problems I had with the Fold phones, which was an uncomfortably narrow outer screen, but on the flip side, the same processor and a smaller batter than the Pixel 7 Pro who's battery life is already pretty mediocre is really not inspiring much confidence personally I'm going to give this a pass, first to see if Google can actually leverage this to get more 3rd party app developers to better optimize their apps for android tablets and also to see how this pans out, big things being the battery and hinge mechanism, but who knows maybe when the Pixel Fold 2 (or whatever they end up calling it) comes out I'll be looking to pick one up

[@FLIRTTISHES]

It's a great start. If you don't already have a foldable phone I would say go for it. I have a fold 4 and would rather keep mines for the time being. The best thing about the pixel is that the apps will work seamlessly and the cameras will be best in class.

[@RyanSmith-hi2nv]

Looks amazing. I want one!

[@LazloNGamez]

I like the screen is bigger when close too!! Was a bug problem i had with the galaxy fold 3 and 4

[@lordcron]

You hit the nail on the head with the question at the very end. I know it's first Generation and I want to be sure that hinge is good plus I want maximum software compatibility with folding and cameras. I'm not sure if I should wait or go with Samsungs Multi-generation foldable. Cost doesn't matter. Functionality and durability matters... But it looks fantastic. I'm excited. I'll be switching from slab to a foldable for the first time So I want my experience to be great. Looking forward to these new foldables.

[@mistarch6275]

I'd go with Samsung if I were you. They've been making foldables for a while and so will have eliminated many issues with it compared to Google's first timer. Also the battery is not great here so I'd wait to see what Samsung has to offer. Plus the price is almost the same. Given the fact that Google's phone are cheaper I was expecting this to be a cheaper alternative to Samsung but turns out it's not.

[@TheGreekSneak]

I held off from getting any of the Galaxy Folds because of their software overlay. Never liked the UI changes Samsung made to Android over the years so I didn't even consider buying a Galaxy Fold for almost $2k. The Pixel Fold at the same price is still too high but it's the device I'd choose if I were to go for it.

[@gudtimes6363]

Do Samsung phones still have so much bloatware? That why I switched to pixel years ago

[@matenator13]

As someone who likes to read a lot on my phone (a Pixel 7 Pro) this layout would be absolutely perfect for me but the price is way too high. I'm still holding out for a more mid-range option in a couple of years.

[@amil89]

get yourself a refurbished fold 3 for $500, probably better than the Pixel Fold and a bigger screen

[@adammorra3813]

Get yourself a tablet my bro or ereader

[@TheFunkoPopLegend]

You don't gotta wait that long. Just wait for a holiday sale

[@matenator13]

@@adammorra3813 yeah you're right lol

[@rockowilson2320]

Android phones don’t hold their value well. In less than a year from now this phone will be half its price on the used market. I’ve had nothing but great experiences buying gently used phones from reputable sellers.

[@OilyAnimal3]

I currently have the pixel 6plus after having the pixel2 and omgggg im looking forward to saving up for a later generation of folding phones they create if they do keep making more

[@VibnWavez]

It's very solid for their 1st try. I definitely agree about the battery, as a 7P owner. I'm hoping the screen tech will be substantially more efficient. That's obviously the way they'd be able to offset the bit smaller battery with more screen area. Still, even with mid battery life, I would be interested anyway. It looks to immediately be the best all around foldable right out of the gate.

[@johnfricano2591]

I love the Pixel 7Pro and the software experience but I cannot get past the $1800 price for the fold with not much more hardware or processing prowess. I think it's going to be a tough sell!

[@jacobfuller-lewis5528]

The first gen is always going to be expensive. I'd hope the next one is cheaper

[@cr0wN_]

You can buy a phone and a tablet for way cheaper. Pricing is way too high

[@Johnny-Abel]

@@cr0wN_ Can literally buy the 7 Pro and the Pixel Tablet then treat yourself to a Pixel watch and maybe a McDonald's and you'd still be undercutting the Pixel Fold price

[@oli.2844]

Its a terrible price for what it delivers. No pen support, cant have more than 2 apps open at once, huge bezels on the inside, same crease as every other foldable, and no best in class performance. This phone already lost to the Fold 5 on the spec sheet. It is criminal they are charging 1800 for this phone.

[@ganbly]

@@jacobfuller-lewis5528 The next one they maintain the price... because they want to make you believe that the same level of hardware of a pixel 7 is worth more because of a folding screen... It will take some time, maybe Apple will come and release for 1100$ and then the market will follow...

[@GFourGadget]

Finally another real competitor in the global market for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. Hopefully this pushes them to improve more on their foldables, and not just minor upgrades each year. 🤞

[@djcrashtest2000]

Google would actually have to make a competing foldable for that to happen...this abomination (Pixel Fold) is horrrrrrrrible.

[@Persason]

@@djcrashtest2000 The form factor of the pixel fold wins over the Z folds. That in itself is a compelling factor to buy them. I had a Z fold 3 but ended up selling it due to the outer screen being too narrow. I am a person who is in the market for a foldable phone. Most of the time I will use the phone in it's closed state. So the outer screen must have the form factor of an actual phone before I can consider a foldable phone and currently in the western market the pixel fold seems to be the only phone to deliver on that.

[@jalva3336]

​@@djcrashtest2000 Main problem design wise for me with my Fold is the candy bar shape outer screen. So I would hands down take some bezels (Same size screen) in exchange for that gorgeous outer screen on the Pixel Fold. Also, Pixels phones are easily better than Samsung phones in my opinion. So if they transfer that to the Pixel Fold then it's a win for Google. Imagine how much better their next ones will be.

[@djcrashtest2000]

@@Persason You know you can import a phone, right? You're not limited to just the "western" market. I've been using a Xiaomi for over a year now, zero issues.

[@djcrashtest2000]

@@jalva3336 That's exactly why I can wait for their next model to come out (aside from the fact that I just pre-ordered the Xperia 1 V). I don't mind the 21:9 ratio either. Pixels are good with software, not hardware; I can see a balance I suppose.

[@bilalbhatti9898]

Multiple times, I've seen MKBHD open his music on videos and it shows on Spotify that he has recently played or is playing Taylor Swift. I love to see it! ❤

[@vernonalbayeros4719]

I have a fold 3, bezels on the interior screen are nice to have. When folding/unfolding, holding the phone in general, it makes it easier to not accidentally touch the inner screen.

[@fairtaxhtown]

Solid point.

[@GrinchyHf]

how is the screen reliability in time ? any pixelated lines ? cracks ? etc ? thank you in advance

[@shtopfl5247]

It’s a very pretty foldable that’s for sure and I love the slightly wider form factor 😍👍🏻

[@atupeleisaac3953]

What's a form factor?

[@shtopfl5247]

@@atupeleisaac3953 it’s a term for the physical shape 😄

[@JWickyJr13]

Yep, waiting for the reviews on this one. Hoping for the price to go down though at some point, whether it be in future generations or a discount.

[@nikhilkumarhd]

Master of unboxing ❤

[@dplyd]

I love how in every first impressions video Marques does, he sounds so excited about the product. Love it!😃😃

[@uncleren]

This obsession with thin bezels has introduced so many compromises that everyone has to work around. Hopefully they make a comeback and people realize it makes more sense.

[@blad...]

No bezels and no headphone jack have always been baffling to me. There was absolutely no problem with dual front facing speakers and a camera at the top. No need for notch/hole punch.

[@MetalockieMusic]

@@blad... I guess im like in the minority of actually wanting somewhere to hold onto my screen without smudging up my display.

[@ProblematicBitch]

they look so ugly though, bezels make a phone look outdated as hell

[@megatronskneecap]

I actually like bezles as seen in my username. Not only do they add legitimate structural integrity to the OLED and even glass but in my opinion they look better. Having this thing that's almost bezleless is weird. Just looks like a slab of glass with a screen plonked on the front, no character. And they all look the same and generic. Especially with a "folding" phone that plastic being folded back and forth thousands of times will slowly peel from the display without a proper structure. Now they're going back to waterfall displays. Imagine a bezle less phone with a curved screen. Oh the butter fingers would be happy.

[@HeavyMetalorRockfan9]

​@@ProblematicBitch but you don't notice it while you're using it. It's a classic case of advertising material being more important than actual product. Having no bezels is also one of the most expensive singular add ons to a phone design (doubles the price of a display) I'd rather save 100-200 dollars, get a better display in other ways and get both top and bottom speakers + a headphone jack

[@micahsean8664]

My biggest concern when it comes to battery life is not only the big, bright display, but the service issues current Pixels seem to have, and how that *also* drains battery at an increased rate.

[@donte543]

Keep a power bank with you. My pixel 7 pro on 95%. After an 8 hour day of work. Music videos and work chats down to 70 when I leave. Never dropped under 40%. With heavy music or work

[@FerrumAnulum]

Color me interested. But ill probably wait and pick this one up close to when the next fold comes out.

[@RaffaelFiocchi]

🤯cardigan by Taylor Swift! Nice taste. 👏🏻 4:55

[@Bluboy30]

I've been waiting for this phone for a while, been using the Z fold 2 and 4 but I hated the narrow outer screen. So, the wider outer screen on this phone is big welcome for me.

[@cartier2312]

My 3 bedroom townhouse is $1,800 dollars a month . I remember over 20 years ago, the cell phones weren't that expensive now fast forward over 20 years later cell phones is over $1,000 dollars also a arm and a leg . Oh my time has changed !!!!

[@Bluboy30]

@@cartier2312 You're renting a 3 bedroom townhome for $1800? That's a steal my dude, I don't know where you're located but rent or mortgage below $2000 is not that common in most big cities these days.

[@ActionHank]

I know this was just a first look, but was really hoping you'd talk about the crease on this new thinner option from Google for a minute or two, as that's a big concern for me knowing that even the Fold 4's has delamination issues already that I've seen first-hand. Guess I just gotta stick around for the full review :-D Thanks MKBHD!

[@_xeralityc]

I like the design of the Pixel Fold. I'd love to use and test it to see how it performs in real life situations

[@daveyadict_]

I think this will help make foldables easier to make from other manufacturers. That's why it's so important

[@ShootEmUpGood]

how

[@daveyadict_]

@@ShootEmUpGood because Google will (hopefully) make the apps more compatible with foldables.

[@rwyo83]

foldables are dead, that's why they are so expensive

[@4jup4ter4]

​@@rwyo83 lol, silly.

[@CloudBlorb]

​@@ShootEmUpGood because google owns android so optimisation will be more focused that's how

[@julianvillarreal1450]

5 months late but wonderful. This is such an amazing foldable phone from Google. I love the design.

[@MasterAppels]

The more square shape definitely looks better to me but I've only used a Fold so it's difficult to say if I'd really like it.

[@daltonhays5156]

I am glad google released this, so hopefully we will get more software features specifically for foldables. Samsung added some decent features for foldable phone, but I am curious if having google make features will add even more features

[@JustRockIt141]

Seems impressive and promising. I probably purchase the fold only when fold 2 is released tho after google fixing all the flaws on this. We all know back then the pixel 2 was a huge improvement from the original pixel.

[@camquoc5718]

ok

[@IbrahimYounes]

the original pixel is the best pixel design and specs wise ever released, yes it got its own issues. but it was such a beautifl device

[@YgorCortes]

​@@IbrahimYounes I love the back of the Pixel 1, but those bezels were HUGE

[@IbrahimYounes]

@@YgorCortes it's old technology. But the screen size was perfect. Now it can fit in smaller body

[@Mdksupreme1]

Samsung's fold is much better than google's, you have to be a fool for wanting google's over Samsung's

[@P2facts124]

Wow nice information

[@justa_bidude927]

Rocking the z fold 3 since release. Was waiting for the fold 5 until i saw the pixel fold reviews. Pixel fold might be my next phone. 🤙🏽

[@rjvalle8094]

This is an amazing first go for googles first fold. I always wait until the second or third gen though!

[@slickpixel]

Would actually love to give this a try but that price is nuts, I definitely prefer the form factor of this over the Z Fold 4

[@Rohan._.634]

Z fold 4 is anyday better than pixel fold

[@xxstealerxx]

z fold 4 is leagues ahead of this

[@james2008957]

@@xxstealerxx Because it’s the 4? And this is their first? Also did you even test or see any testing of this phone? Stop being sheep

[@GinsuChikara]

​@@james2008957 Samsung people make no fucking sense. I've had the Galaxy Fold 3 for a year and LOATHE. IT. Samsung's software is wildly anti-consumer *and* garbage, and their cameras make iPhones look good by comparison. I cannot wait to be back on a Pixel again.

[@frokfrdk]

Lol Samsung fans

[@fullgamingzone544]

Good and amazing video

[@dazmac4694]

Love it bezels and all great design for a gen 1 product

[@danuk2005]

The bezel looks fine, it seems to work with that phone probably due to the screen size once opened, it doesn't feel like the bezel is reducing the screen significantly

[@ankur3829]

You should check out how the screen looked in the live demo at the Keynote, in the right lighting the crease on the screen is quite visible and it also kinda looked a lot more "plasticy" than the other foldables if that makes sense but not so much when you're looking at it straight on.

[@boxoffisa]

So he has the phone in his hand but also should look on the keynote? Nice logic.

[@ankur3829]

@@boxoffisa I should've worded it better I meant for the viewers 👍

[@sheesh1167]

i love the way this phone looks

[@trixstar2168]

Intro music goes harddd

[@vishaldasari9039]

Not a fan of foldable phones, but I’m curious for Pixel's Flip. I think that looks cool🙂

[@BishoyGerges]

I liked how the main screen is big, something we struggle with in Samsung fold4. I'm not sure if I will be into the Pixel software but let's give it a try

[@whendayisnight1500]

Pixels are amazing. I use to be a Samsung phone user. I switched because I liked all the android features and Samsung would keep popping up things to use their store etc instead. So I said..why use a middle man? Honestly it's amazing. And using maps etc directly through pixel phones ie "direct me to xx restaurants" via voice commands works way more effectively and effortlessly. I'll stick with pixel going forward.

[@mindovermatter1453]

Hopefully a cheaper pixel fold A with a more favourable price will be in the works if this sells well. The thickish inner bezels are ok for me

[@youtubeviewer4489]

I think this pixel is close to what i want from a folding phone in terms of form factor. Props to google. Im very tempted to get my first pixel.

[@alexagut]

I like it. I love my 6A and honestly, if I see an iteration of this at $1000-$1200 in the future I am getting one for sure.

[@stillwaters4097]

The black one looks like a finger print magnet and that price point is outrageous. Its a good first attempt. Im sticking with my Fold 4 though

[@distantignition]

Isn't it the same price...? Samsung still has it on their website for $1799. I guess that doesn't mean it still isn't outrageous.

[@t19563]

​@@distantignition Nah it went down check other sites other than samsung.

[@joshuaford4460]

@distantignition probably will depend on what trade in offers google gives. Samsungs has been very aggressive with the trade-ins, and i wouldn't have gotten a fold 3 if i hadn't gotten $1000 trade-in value for a s10e on its last leg that i got for extremely cheap.

[@ibendover4817]

It's a good first step. Major manufacturers entering the folding market give samsung a reason to release better updates to their own phones. The upcoming samsung fold 5 is underwhelming. The only notable update is the size and hinge mechanism. No improvements to battery or other major features. They had no reason to innovate because they had no serious competition .

[@alphaspartan]

​​​@@joshuaford4460 you can check trade in values already. They're a huge slap in the face to anyone who currently has a Pixel phone. They will give $900 for a fold 4 but only $200 for a Pixel 6 Pro. This phone is a downgrade from a fold 4 imo. I thought pixel's whole deal was offering similar performance as Samsung with software wizardry and lesser hardware at a lower price. This ain't it. Their watch is def not worth 300 either so anyone thinking they'll sell the watch to pay for part of the phone is delusional. At least Samsung watches are actual competition for Apple's.

[@BabyLPS]

Impresionante y con calidad Google. Me encantó.

[@alondravergara7445]

After 4 year with my Samsung Galaxy s10e I am so exited to be able to upgrade for this one. $1800 is pretty wilde, but I will be looking out for offers.

[@yohannesdedope]

0:42 I love the detail that the words "design", "hardware" and "software" are in the same colours as the laptop wallpaper in the back. Nice job!

[@SafarWIP]

1:29 lost me with that crease

[@CarlosMunoz1980]

Palm pre had that dock feature back in 2009

[@Arowsrevenge]

This is the first foldable phone that has me seriously interested in it. Most if the others I just wanted but wasn't serious about trying to get them. This is mostly due to the hinge actually folding flat!!!

[@bernardhammonds3718]

HEY NOW, might have to upgrade my fold 3 for this... but idk about that bezel on the inside, ugh and you hit the nail on the head! Need a good trade-in deal!

[@AtomicBoo]

I was debating on whether upgrading my fold 3 to a fold 5 or pixel fold buuut the bezels look horrible IMO (also that creasee) I think im gonna go with samsung again with the fold 5.

[@bernardhammonds3718]

@@AtomicBoo Definitely gonna wait to see what Samsung can do... Also if they will offer at least 1000 for my fold I'll be sold

[@AtomicBoo]

@@bernardhammonds3718 I checked the website and at leasst for my 256 gb fold 3 they are only offering 600 usd, i hope samung offers at least 800 for being loyal to them

[@bernardhammonds3718]

@@AtomicBoo Yeah I think they've been cutting back on the trade-in values. When I bought my fold 3 they were offering 1000 for the fold 2 (maybe fold 1 with pre-order as well), but last year they only offered 800 for the fold 3 if you were to upgrade to the 4

[@arpanmukherjee5236]

Hi Marques. First of all big fan of your videos and loads of love from India. I'd love to see a prominent youtuber like you and also others talk about the recent green/pink line issue faced by users across multiple countries using mobiles with led display from well-known manufacturers. It has become a widespread issue with no straightforward easy solution for the user who spends his hard earned money on these devices and do not always get even the acknowledgement from the manufacturers regarding this. I think when the tech community will start shedding light on this, it will be properly addressed and huge number of people will be relieved.

[@TheSt1ngRay]

Galaxy Z Fold 4 user here. Pre ordered it with 800 bucks off a trade in and getting a free pixel watch. Really glad to see another company get into the foldable phone market to stir the competition space.