Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Leaked Real-World Images, Surprising Design and Specifications

Google seems to be struggling to keep the secrets of its new Pixel generation under wraps. Since February, images of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold have been leaked, and there have been at least three more real-world leaks of the upcoming phones.

Google's luck hasn’t improved as the launch date approaches. The entire Pixel 9 lineup was recently leaked through Taiwan's (China) NCC regulatory agency, revealing images including the first clear look at the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, along with details about its battery capacity and charging speed.

All four Pixel 9 models appeared on the NCC: Pixel 9 (model number GUR25), Pixel 9 Pro (GEC77), Pixel 9 Pro XL (GZC4K), and Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X). The NCC also released images of components for each device.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Photos confirm that Google is moving the internal selfie camera to the corner of the screen, a change hinted at in previous renders. The new square-shaped camera system seen in earlier renders has also been confirmed, replacing the Pixel series' signature camera bar.

Compared to the first-generation Pixel Fold, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold appears to have thinner top and bottom bezels on the inner display. The screen crease also seems to be slightly reduced, though we won’t be certain until hands-on experiences are available. The phone also lies completely flat in these images; the first-generation Fold couldn’t open fully.

The NCC also revealed that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's battery capacity is 4560 mAh, consisting of two smaller batteries with capacities of 1183mAh and 3377mAh, respectively. The current Pixel Fold comes with a 4821 mAh battery, so the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s display will need to use a new, more power-efficient OLED panel combined with the Tensor G4 chipset to ensure good battery life.

Pixel 9

Pixel 9 Pro

Pixel 9 Pro XL

Previously, according to Android Authority, the next Pixel generation may come with new "Google AI" features, including something akin to Microsoft's controversial Recall tool. Google is developing a "Pixel Screenshots" feature that allows saving and processing useful details from screenshots, and enables searching through them.

In addition to Pixel Screenshots, Android Authority reports that a new photo editing feature called "Add Me" will be part of the Google AI toolkit. This feature may allow you to add a person to a group photo, surpassing the existing face editing capabilities of Best Take. Google is also expected to add a Studio tool—previously rumored—that could use AI to create stickers and other images.

All four Pixel 9 models will use Google's new Tensor G4 chip. The Pixel 9 will officially be launched at the Made by Google event on August 13.