Google Pixel Fold expected to launch alongside Pixel 7a: Expected launch date, pricing

The devices are likely to go on sale in June this year.

Mar 15, 2023

Last Updated On: Mar 15, 2023

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Google’s most anticipated foldable phone Google Pixel Fold is likely to arrive later this year. Already several leaks and reports are doing the rounds on the web but according to the latest speculation the device is anticipated to arrive alongside Google Pixel 7a at the upcoming Google’s I/O 2023 event.
Google’s I/O 2023 event is scheduled to begin on May 13. A fresh report indicates when the Google Pixel Fold and Google Pixel 7a will launch, but also provides details about its storage and colour options. Both devices are claimed to be available for purchase at the beginning of June this year.
The Google Pixel Fold is likely to be priced at 1,700 euros, or about 1,49,000 rupees. Whereas the Pixel 7a is likely to cost 500 euros which translates to Rs 44,000.
The Google Pixel Fold is said to come in two colour options of carbon and porcelain. It may have 256GB of internal storage whereas the Pixel 7a is supposed to have 128GB of internal storage. The alleged smartphone may be offered in arctic blue, carbon, cotton, and Jade colour variants.

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Previously Google Pixel Fold was also spotted listed on several certification platforms. A Geekbench listing suggests the phone is codenamed Google Felix. It is said to be powered by a 2.85GHz octa-core chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM. It is also expected to run on Android 13 out of the box.
It was earlier reported that the Google Pixel Fold could be bigger and heavier than its competitors Samsung and Oppo. Design-wise it may resemble Oppo Find N2.
On the other hand, Pixel 7a is likely to boast a 6.1-inch full-HD+ OLED display. The screen is speculated to have support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It may also include a Tensor G2 chipset with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
Readers must note that there is no confirmation from the company. All the above information is based on the leaks and reports you can take with a pinch of salt.