Google's Forgotten Foldable: What Went Wrong

The Pixel Fold was Google's first foray into foldables in 2023 and, at the time, it impressed critics with its sturdy hardware, respectable cameras, and minimal compromises. However, despite its innovative design, the device had several flaws that have aged poorly over time.

One of the main issues with the Pixel Fold was its glossy finish, which became a fingerprint magnet, and its sheer weight, making it feel heavy in the hand compared to other devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Additionally, the crease down the center and the device's thickness made it less appealing.

Despite these flaws, the Pixel Fold got one thing right - its form factor. The wider design was meant for better multitasking and tablet apps, but Android apps weren't ready to support such a format at the time. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has since shown that this design can work with the right implementation.

The author of the original review is now using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and is thrilled with its form factor, feeling that Google gave up on the Pixel Fold's design too quickly. They hope that Google will revisit this design in the future.