Google’s phones have never been about the best hardware, but for $1800 this one needs to be

bet i can get it to fold flat....

4 hours of battery life is an instant pass from me but I’m excited to see where the foldable market goes in the next year or two

I am getting this phone next week based on your review from this and your month-long review ....I just love your reviews. Please keep up the good work.

You gotta give it to Samsung for taking the risk and start the production of folding phones early when there wasn't more advanced technology at the time. They made a good progress overtime and they are making good foldables on the smartphone market right now.

The bezels surprisingly don't annoy me as much as I thought they would, they remind me of the bezels of a regular tablet which actually makes perfect sense for a phone that unfolds to be a tablet-sized device.

You are simply the best. Have been watching you since videos from your bedroom! Really appreciate your thoughts and beautiful visors.

The Pixel Fold is one of the few foldables that actually interest me. So many of them treat the outer screen as an afterthought.

In a way this really gets me excited for the next generation of Pixel Fold but also for foldables in general. It feels like aside from Samsung and maybe Motorola, there's no "real" competition in the foldables space which means that these phones aren't improving as quickly as one might hope. I'm not (yet) interested in owning a foldable, mostly because to me they still look quirky compared to their relatively gorgeous counterparts, but this feels like a step in the right direction of maybe one day going for that foldable format.

My only complain and hold-back about the Pixel Fold is the lack of stylus support. A passport formfactor like this would've been perfect to use a stylus on for making art or creating notes. Other than that it's a great first gen product and i can't wait to see how the second gen will be like

I am getting really excited for the state of foldables in the next year or two. I cannot wait to see what Samsung has been cooking with the new Fold 5 when it is finally released. I would really like to buy one but it seems like the market just isn't up to scratch yet.

I’m sorry if I missed that but there’s one more thing that probably needs to be fixed, it’s the fact that the bezels are not even slightly raised like on other foldables, so when it’s closed if anything gets at very small but still present gap between the screen protector and bezel could potentially damage the screen.

Looks like Google took inspiration from the MS Duo not only in terms of design but in terms of how the home screen works as well. A shame they didn't incorporate the Duo's superior multitasking feature. If you set-up the homescreen in this way then Duo style multitasking is possible as well.

Despite the "weirdness", I'm actually really impressed with how much you like it for a first gen device. Sounds promising for the future, even if it's not a device for me.

I'm actually so stoked for the internal bezels. On my fold 4, I keep accidentally turning pages in books while lying down. A problem I hope the bezels resolve.

8:48 The software on the galaxy fold is simply the best

I really like the formfactor of pixel fold when it's closed. Google should just make a phone of this size and call it a Pixel mini or something like that.

Xiaomi and Vivo do something similar with the homescreen. The outer display on the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 and Vivo X Fold series act as sort of windows, a peak into the larger inner display. I personally don't mind that, on all the Z Fold's I set up both displays identically but I do agree there should be an option to treat the outer and inner displays as different homescreens.

It's about $800 too expensive for me but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for future iterations!

One of the reasons almost every reviewer enjoys using the Pixel Fold closed is its display aspect ratio. Instead of making phones taller/longer, more manufacturers should've been exploring wider displays.

As a Z Fold 3 daily driver, my main concern about upgrading to a Pixel Fold is when you open the Pixel, the inner screen is a landscape display. I think this is causing some apps not to display across the whole display for example twitter spans the whole display on my Z fold and is a great experience.

Wait till the Pixel Fold 2 or 3. Like you said this is a first attempt. For a first Foldable it does a lot right, clearly taking notes from the right and wrongs of other foldables. Here's hoping they'll refine their foldable design.

Every year they're getting closer to making a foldable I would buy. Basically just want a small, one-handable outside screen with a larger inside for videos and reading.

Im sure im not the only one with this like warm take, But I do not mind bezels, and if i dare to say, that I prefer bezels on my devices. Extra protections, preventing accidental touches, something to grip onto, better phone cases and screen protector design. Like I miss me led notification light so bad it's not even funny

Thank you for the update GPT44X is done right, and waiting is part of the process,

The Pixel Fold costs $1800, and has a four hour battery life. That is unacceptable.

Not waiting for the product just for your review❤love from india, kerala

Looking forward to comparisons to the upcoming ZFold 5. Samsung may have made a good decision on the launch date.

It'd make a big difference to be able to have a different set of home screens for the inside an outside; that's very important to me. The only reason I'd get a foldable phone would be to have a phone-and-tablet-in-one, and such a feature is integral to this.

The second biggest drawback with foldable phones has been the outside screen. This is a nice advance to fixing that. (The primary problem has always been the plastic screen and the crease).

I LOVE the way it looks while folded. Shorter wider screens are a huge plus phone makers! Get to it!

This is the kind of in depth review that I love! Great video! I want this phone but I don't want it strong enough to pay 1800$

I wouldn't want to sacrifice a good inside camera and thinness in order to have smaller bezels. I feel like that would just increase accidental touches, the bezels can be smaller though. Also I would like to see the practical downside to losing 2 degrees of rotation on the hinge, especially with a camera bump already present on the back. What is that extra two degrees going to change for it to be a main point of improvement? I think the app ecosystem should be the largest focus for Google. For many of these apps the PWA versions scale properly anyways, but most users won't ever figure that out unless PWAs become more visible to end user somehow.

First of all, I'm not that interested in flip phones as of now at least. However, I think the Pixel should automatically do the mirror of folded to outside screen for new users and then have a setting to change it to customize the inside, if possible. Great review.

Upgrade from the fold 3 to the pixel fold and it has been a huge improvement. The large outer screen is soo nice.

I know the bezels get a lot of bad press, but as someone who still uses a Microsoft Surface Book for work purposes only I can say sometimes bezels are nice when using a tablet. its more comfortable to rest your thumbs somewhere for longer periods of time. my Zfold I have to hold a specific way with it resting on my pinky to avoid accidental touches. Bezels always melt away with larger screens when you are actually using them.

As a fold 4 user this is about what I expected. I knew the tensor wouldn't be good for battery life but most importantly the software for foldables from Samsung is just miles ahead of pixel. I'm glad there's finally some competition for Samsung here in the US, also the one plus fold is looking intriguing but with z fold 5 just a month away I'm glad I didn't order this phone. Maybe 2nd or 3rd gen.

I do like that my Fold outside screen can be set up completely different than my inside screen. Good eye MB!

I personally like a bit of a bezel it gives buffer room on the edge of the device that prevents accidentally triggering something on the phone without meaning to. It just allows you to hold the device better

One thing Google absolutely nailed with this is the form factor. The screen size, especially closed is perfect. I have never been a fan of Samsung's long skinny form factor.

so the big screen is like looking through a virtual machine browser, thanks for the tips and your so good looking:)

It looks like a solid first effort. There is definitely some issues to fix for future generations, but I might get the Pixel fold 2 or 3

Cant wait to get it into my hands by the end of this month and many thanks Marques for your thoughts on this device as this means a lot to me. Too bad Google is only releasing it in Europe in Germany and UK. Although not perfect yet I am convinced it will satisfy me. I like the form factor a lot. When you are on the move you keep it closed and in that form its big enough for everyday use (WA, Social Media, Email, etc...). When you have more time you will be able to fold it open en enjoy the wide screen. I have used the Samsung Z Fold 4 and I find that screen too narrow for everyday use resulting in opening up more often. Also in occasions that it was not handy to do so. Furthermore I want to say that everyone is complaining about the price. And yes it is a lot of money but dont forget that many people now have the iPhone 14 pro Max which costs almost 1500 euro and that is quite normal these days. Well done Google!

@1:07 You know when it is closed and you look at it, it looks like 2x the old iPhones :D

This really reminds me of the Pixel Watch. Overall cool design with big bezels and poor battery life, but still a decent first try.

I didn't imagine that this would be the day where Amazon runs with *GPT44X* which has been hugely improved ever since the first rumors. Nothing can't be close to that and if I help one person here by showcasing this then I think my day was well spent. Good luck to all of you and stay happy even when times are rough

I've been daily driving the Razr + since release and I am extremely happy with it. The external screen is large enough to do so many things, and coming from the Pixel 7 pro, I'm alright with the slightly less camera quality.

Tried it out yesterday, and I really liked it-a lot! I loved the aspect ratios of all the screens. I didn’t like the way the keyboard separates for each thumb when opened or has a weird space between each keyboard side. Compared to the Samsung Fold, Google really got the aspect ratios right-it’s just what I want to see on each screen. “Passport” sized front screen is a good way to put it.

Check out Ars Technica where their pixel fold screen died in four days because a stray piece of dirt or other got lodged on the edge of their screen, nicked it, and rendered the whole thing useless, all while they were babying it. The flatness with lack of a prominent lip to keep the two halves of the inner screen from making contact means even a stray piece of lint that got into the inner screen can destroy it when closing your device. This is quintessential Google, from bootlooping phones to pink screens to letters peeling off the back of their old Nexus phones. Honestly wouldn't trust that five years of security updates claim. They kill off products, like the recently axed Project Isis, on a monthly basis. Their hardware products are in perpetual beta, just like a lot of their software. But this thing ain't free.

$1800 for using mostly the outside screen because of the battery life isn't good enough to use inner screen 😅 Better to get flagship instead for now 💯 Great video as always 👍

The intelligent apes within us already went to Amazons *GPT44X* before you even read that. Wonder how much ape is in you

the front and back of the phone look so beautiful, i must say!

NEVER had a pixel slow down.. what a talkin’ about MKBHD. I’ve had oddly great experiences with Pixel devices outside of battery life.

One request for MKBHD. Would be nice to see how these foldables work with popular launchers like Nova

My biggest concern are possible quality issues and the way Google handles them. The camera glass on the 7 or the fingerprint on the 6 pro were nothing I want to see on a +700$ phone and especially not on a 2000$ phone. For me Google right now is a no, but maybe the second or third iteration of this device.

My comments on the fold since receiving it as my work device. I currently use my fold for work and I absolutely love the device. I love that I have both a phone and a tablet in the palm of my hand. Since using the phone its been great using it to showcase my Powerbi to clients, answer emails, media consumption and web conferences. So far the phone will last me all day without a charge. I have not had the phone on the charger since 9am this morning and I still have over 30% of battery left and that running the phone at full brightness and using the main display for 80% of my day. I think when it comes to battery life and experience with the device, it is going to come down to user preference. Everyone uses their phones differently and really everyone is going to have a different experience with their Fold. I definitely recommend you go into your closest carrier store and see if they have a demo of the device just to experience it before making your final decision about this phone.

Watching this on my Pixel Fold loving it so far. It's an incredible first gen hardware design from Google as I mostly use the outside screen and open up the inside for use cases where a tablet would be better. This will (hopefully) push developers to optimize their apps to fit the form factor. In the meantime, I just rotate the inner display to portrait mode for apps that aren't optimized. Had to trade in my Pixel 7 and a tablet I wasn't using to justify the price but I don't regret it!

I think the bezels aren’t that much of an issue, and I can’t wait to try it out for myself (don’t think I’ll get one though) I’ll maybe wait for the pixel fold 2 before considering buying one.

Always appreciate the honest reviews. For once I have the product pre-ordered that you are reviewing. Also have the Razr+ coming, which I watched your review of as well. Interesting times for phones.

I really like the wider aspect ratio but the battery life and the price is a dealbreaker

I think the thing with foldables is that we seem to be at or near the limit of durability for the screens, and they are still relatively fragile compared to normal glass screens. Which means to be more practical, they need to be cheaper or at least cheaper/easier to replace the screen, which doesn't seem like it will happen anytime soon. I love my Z-flip4 but I worry about replacing it or the screen when it inevitably wears out

I was sure the year would end badly for me but I think Amazons GPT44X is spot on with what they do and how they do it. Can't say for how long it's gonna work effectively and for sure it is overyhped right now but even for half a year or something it would be smart to ride the wave and then eventually jump away but the thing is why this is smart right now is because it's so cheap, won't ever find a better entry than now

I'm honestly surprised that Google has really stepped up their hardware game because for being a first gen product so for everything they've been putting out has been pretty damn good for first gen. Look forward to what else they have in stored for us

I will stick to my fold 4. I actually like how thin the screen is when closed. Much easier to hold in one hand and i type on it pretty good

I had the first pixel when it launched 10 (holy shit) years ago. I used it until 2019 when I switched back to apple with iPhone 11 due to starting grad school. I’ve been wanting to switch to a foldable and I thought it would be cool to try the first pixel fold but I think I’ll hold off. Give the z fold a try for a few years then finally circle back to pixel fold after a few gens

Samsung definitely still holds the folding crown. I can’t wait till they actually get affordable! I’ve always wanted one

Nothing can stop Amazon and the *GPT44X* which is about time that they finally came to the conclusion. What you think?

That's how my z fold 3 is now. It doesn't open all the way anymore. Can't wait for the z fold 5 this year

The time where held it next to the stairs my heart dropped

It's cool seeing this technology coming along. As for the design choice, I personally prefer a little bit of a bezel, over a complete edge to edge design.

Bring the force to *GPT44X* they said and then it delivered in impossible ways. That's a story for the next centuries

MKBHD...always the most thoughtful and insightful of all reviews. Thanks.

I'm glad there is a popular dude dedicated to doing tech reviews that has some integrity.

I feel like I want a pixel that's just the front screen with camera on the back. That aspect ratio and thinness seems dope.

I think it's fine. It folds open to give more viewing area. It's thin and that's great. The software does work well so that's another plus. Not every device is supposed to look like the way a custom tailored tuxedo would look. Looks is not what is most important when it comes to cellphones. Functionality should be the overriding goal. It's a great useful techincal appliance that can simplify your life substantially. It more than gets the job done. The bezel is a small issue for what you are buying it for. There is too much obsession these days with looks of a product than its functionality. I like beautiful things too but sometmes function needs to exceed looks.

Nice lighting on face Marques…especially from left side…looks like golden hour😍

I had the Pixel 6a. It was my first Android since the Pixel 3a. There were so many issues with dropped signal (and missed calls). My wife has the Pixel 6 and it has a similar problem. No more Pixel phones for us.

I can wait one more year having the Pixel 6 as my daily while the Pixel Fold matures in hardware and software. Maybe it’s half baked now but its long-term potential is limitless.

"Pixels degrade poorly over time" My P6 Pro has gotten better with each update.

As of October 26th, the OnePlus Open is the best foldable phone in the US.

That D-brand skin reminds me of a Dance Gavin Dance album cover.

Pixels pixel 6/6p pro were good with a few issues. The pixel 7/7pro were great phones which addressed previous issues. I expect google to nail it by either the second or third generation. Google is doing great stuff, I'm excited for the future

I definitely believe that the next will be better as everyone else I suppose. I am not big Google fan but honestly they make a great start to the point I will definitely spend my money for it

The vibe of this review is a lot more positive than I expected based on the title

Closed, it reminds me of the Essential Phone... one of my favorite "in hand feel" phones ever

Been waiting ages for this review. Helped me decide to wait for Fold 5. Thanks MKBHD!

9:26 when you laugh at apple being lemmings made me lol

I’ve been on iPhones since iPhone 7 Plus because HTC were dying. After my current contract is done I will sell my iPhone 13 Pro Max and get myself a Pixel . Google has been improving the phone department , and seeing them diving in to foldables makes me exited about the future . Let’s hope gen 2 will have a better battery life because coming from Apple I expect a lot out of a phone battery

As a Fold user I'm interested in trying this form. The fold accidental touching while unfolded drives me nuts. That bezel for holding seems better.

Being a late adopter of the surface duo I fell in love with the form factor and the pixel fold has it plus the outer sceen. But for 1800 and maybe 4 hours screen on time I'll pass. Really wish zfold had this form factor

I love Pixel phones, but for 1800 it definitely needs more love or better yet, the price should just be more reasonable. But without talking about price, I actually appreciate Googles first/flagship devices not being super crazy and more thoughtful of design hardware wise and then nicer software wise. I don't expect the first versions to be perfect, but it's nice to know that it started pretty solid and that further development can happen with feedback in the right direction. My Pixel 6 Pro after the few years I've had it and with heavy use, still works amazingly. It's only had 1 or 2 hiccups in that time, mostly because it overheated when playing games but after I cooled it down and did a small reset on it, it went back to perfect again. I consider that more user error than Pixels though. I'll run apps on it all day, I constantly check it, play music through casting, doom-scroll KZfaq, Facebook, and Twitter a lot and will still have half my battery at the end of the day. It's almost 9 where I'm at and my battery is 53%. That is so much better than any other phone I've ever had. I'll probably always get Pixels in the future since I know that from this point on they will get even better. Which I appreciate, and I don't feel like I have to do that because the phone "goes bad over time" It's because I know the phones will actually outlast others. My parents buy new iPhones like every year because they have so many issues with apple slowing their phones down on purpose. I hate that so much.

Remember the first blind camera test of Marques, that was awesome. I think thats the last video of mkbhd I liked.

I ordered my fold a couple weeks ago, so exited for when it gets here. Going from my pixel 4 to the fold will be quite the jump lol

honestly I really enjoy the thinner cover screen of fold, if I have 2 hands I am almost always opening the phone. Also the galaxy fold inner screen rotated 90 is basically the same as the pixel fold screen.

Review for the new Amazon *GPT44X* would be good, pls bro

As someone with low vision who needs a large screen and who likes the accessibility features on the Pixel 6 (plus all the other AI software features), a Pixel folding phone is something I cannot wait to get when I'm ready for a new phone. I'm glad one exists now!

Since the Pixel Fold has been your daily driver. When you've really gotten some time in with it. You gottta do a three month or a how ever long update review for us.

Most of the negative points sound like small nitpicks. Overall the pixel phone seems to be a great phone, and I'd love to get my hands on one.

I was really looking forward to this but fully expected to wait for second gen.

"Quirks and features" made me chuckle