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Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
iPhone Fold battery capacity could be way larger than Samsung or Google's foldables'
iPhone Fold could have a big battery as well as a big screen, says a new post from leaker Fixed Focus Digital (via MyDrivers). According to a machine translation of one of FFD's recent posts (plus a little research to understand abbreviations and slang terms), the first foldable iPhone will have a battery capacity between 5,000 mAh and 5,500 mAh. This is quite large for a foldable phone, considering the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold use 4,400 mAh and 4,650 mah batteries, respectively. The other big part of this rumor is an alleged price for the iPhone Fold of over 15,000 yuan, which is worth around $2,000. We had heard rumors of a potentially lower price for the Apple foldable going by the total cost of the phone's components. But unfortunately, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 now costing 2 grand and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold only slightly cheaper at $1,800, this price point makes a lot of sense for Apple and its first-ever foldable phone. FFD also confirms, or at least repeats, a previous rumor that Samsung will provide the display for the foldable iPhone. We would be happy if Apple put a big battery into the iPhone Fold — foldables need all the power they can get to run their larger displays. That said, it seems odd given Apple's current tendency to offer smaller than average batteries in its phones. For instance, the current largest battery found in an iPhone — the iPhone 16 Pro Max — has a capacity of 4,685 mAh, which is about 10% smaller than equivalent Android phones. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The smaller capacity of iPhone batteries, fortunately, doesn't impact their overall battery life, thanks to efficient components used elsewhere. But this still indicates a trend in the company's iPhone hardware that a foldable model would have to break. Chinese foldables like the Oppo Find N5 or the Honor Magic V5 offer similar capacities to the one rumored for the iPhone Fold, which they managed to reach by using silicon-carbon batteries. These allow for a higher capacity in the same space compared to standard lithium cells found in most phones. Apple has yet to use this technology, but we've heard claims that the iPhone 17 Air could use a silicon-carbon cell. After years of rumors, the iPhone Fold could finally launch at the end of 2026. While its hardware may not differ too much from the best foldable phones already available, the fact it's an iPhone could be all it needs to generate a lot of interest, if not sales. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Android Authority
10-07-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
It's not to late to catch the record $415 price drop on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority Massive discounts on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are here, and it's a chance you don't want to miss. You can now save $400 on this foldable beauty, with the price slashed to $1,384. This is a 23% reduction relative to the retail price of $1,799 and marks its lowest cost since it launched. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold for $1,384 (23% off) The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold shines with its top-notch display technology. It features a 6.3-inch Actua cover display and an impressive 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner display, both boasting 120Hz refresh rates and peak brightness of 2,700 nits. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Tensor G4 chip paired with 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance. You'll also appreciate the storage options of 256GB and 512GB. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold The Fold goes Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google's most impressive foldable to date, offering a 6.3-inch exterior display, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. When you're ready for more, unfold to access the 8-inch interior display. Solid cameras, a decent battery, and top-notch software support round out this monster of a device. See price at Amazon Save $415.00 Prime Deal For photography enthusiasts, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's triple rear camera system with AI-enhanced features is a significant draw. It includes a 48MP main camera, a 10.5MP ultrawide, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens. The device also offers features like IPX8 water resistance, 21W wired charging, and 7.5W wireless charging. Running on Android 15 with a promise of updates for six more years, it also brings useful AI tools like Gemini Live and Pixel Studio into the mix. If you haven't yet, subscribing to Amazon Prime gives you access to this and other exclusive Prime Day deals. Remember, a 30-day free trial is available, making it the perfect time to join and take advantage of these savings.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Indian Express
How the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 made me a believer in thin foldable phones
I have had a love-hate relationship with foldable phones. Despite liking the form factor, I never had the confidence to use one as my primary phone. But after being among the first to get hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in New York, my perception has changed, or rather, I have grown more fond of foldables. I spent 30 minutes with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 during my hands-on session, and in that short time, it felt like the best book-style foldable phone I have ever used. The design is impossibly slim and light, featuring some clever AI features, and it finally looks and feels like the traditional bar-shaped flagship I have been waiting for. After a long time, I had a better time with a foldable phone. As someone who has been using the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold as a secondary device for over a year, I have a fair amount of insight into foldables. I have watched the category evolve over the years and have had access to nearly every type of foldable phone. It was the first foldable I thought looked 'normal,' and its shape seemed familiar. With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung took a similar approach by creating a book-style phone with a bar-like shape, though the Pixel Fold is more compact in size. I think it's a different approach to making a foldable phone and has a lot to do with bringing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 closer to Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, and it shows. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest folding phone I have tried, and the one that's launching in global markets, including India. It is 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm when open. To put that into context, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 12.1 mm when folded, and 5.6 mm when open, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 10.5 mm folded and 5.1 mm open. Only the Honor Magic V5 is slimmer at 8.8 mm, though that device has a raised camera bar and is limited to certain markets. But Samsung did a good job making the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feel closer to a regular high-end flagship device. The phone has squarer edges and feels more airy (weighing only 215 gram), making it easy to pick up and hold when folded. You can use it like a regular 6.5-inch phone and go about your day until you need the expansive 8-inch tablet screen on the inside. These may seem like minor changes at first, but when you hold the phone and start using it, the differences become noticeable. While the previous generation Galaxy Z Fold 6 weighs 239 gram, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes in at 257 grams. Even the iPhone 16 Pro, which is a non-folding phone, weighs 239 grams. Not only does the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feel extremely lightweight and slimmed down, but Samsung also claims the device is more durable and built to last longer. It features an Armor Flex Hinge, which is thinner and lighter thanks to an improved water droplet design, and even the cover display is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. Moreover, Samsung has used advanced Armor Aluminum in the frame and hinge to strengthen the housing, while the use of ultra-thin glass was increased by 50 per cent, making the display tougher. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 also scores an IP48 rating, offering much better protection against elements like dust and liquids. I can't speak about the accuracy of those claims. Having said that, durability is the biggest concern for consumers, especially in the case of foldables, and it takes both time and trust for foldables to match the durability standards set by traditional phones. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a bright 6.5-inch outer screen and opens to reveal an 8-inch inner screen. Both have a dynamic refresh rate that goes up to 120 Hz but drops when appropriate to save battery life. Both displays are sharp and vivid, making them suitable for reading, gaming, or watching videos. The shape of the inner screen makes it suitable for using two apps side by side and is well-suited to widescreen video. The crease necessary to allow the screen to fold in the middle is less noticeable than in previous versions, but it is still a compromise common to all folding displays, alongside their softer, less durable materials. Inside, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 runs what Samsung calls a customised Snapdragon 8 Elite processor coupled with 12 GB of RAM (the top model comes with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB storage). The Elite is Qualcomm's flagship processor, and Samsung claims a 41 per cent faster NPU, 38 per cent faster CPU, and 26 per cent faster GPU. Battery life should be better than in previous versions. Samsung is using a 4,400mAh dual battery, although I will reserve my verdict until after extensive testing of the device. When you need to top up, you can plug in and use a 25W adapter, enough to fully charge the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in under an hour. Fast wireless charging and wireless power share are also supported. The camera improvements on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are significant, as Samsung claims. You are getting a 200MP primary camera with an impressive Space Zoom, a 10MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. I briefly tried the camera, but it was in a controlled demo centre, which always makes it difficult to truly judge its performance. I'll be reviewing the phone soon, and I am particularly interested in how good the camera is. Typically, phone makers ship foldables with cameras that are a step below those found in their traditional flagship devices. Hopefully, that changes with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Optimisation for the larger screen is a big part of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Samsung's One UI 8, which ships with the device. Samsung emphasised its AI agents' 'cross-app' capabilities. Google's Gemini is deeply integrated, something we already saw with the Galaxy S25 series. This time, Gemini Live's feature, which allows it to see and respond to what's on your camera, is being promoted as a standout feature. The Circle to Search feature is included as well, and it now works within games, letting users circle an item, and get instant results. Now Bar, the AI feature first introduced in the Galaxy S25 series and inspired by Apple's Dynamic Island, is also coming to the new Galaxy foldables. New to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Results View, which displays results from AI features in a separate split view or as a floating window. Users can now drag and drop AI-generated content—including images and text directly from Multi Window. The device ships with Android 16 support and seven years of software support, matching Google. One thing I didn't like about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the lack of support for the S Pen. It's puzzling to see why the S Pen, once a marquee feature, is no longer part of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in any form. I think the S Pen makes a lot of sense on a device like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, especially now, when it could be even more useful on an 8-inch screen. With Samsung doubling down on multitasking features and going all-in on AI, the absence of the S Pen feels like a missed opportunity. Versatility is the biggest appeal of foldables, and it's something you need to experience firsthand to truly understand the kind of devices they are. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers a range of productivity advantages that regular slab phones simply can't match. With better durability and improved cameras, a foldable device like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers more screen real estate, making it perfect for a larger on-screen keyboard and enough space to use apps like Lightroom or real-time translation without feeling cramped. That said, the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $2,000, means it's unlikely to appeal to mainstream consumers. It remains a luxury smartphone, but I can see the Galaxy Z Fold 7 earning a place somewhere between conventional smartphones and tablets. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Save $300 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Are you looking for a foldable phone? The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 are your best bets. Today, we're highlighting Google's device, which is currently discounted to $1499, saving you $300. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is also on sale, but it is slightly more expensive. Keep reading to learn more about that deal. Buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold for $1,499 ($300 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It is a 'limited time deal,' so we're not sure how long the discount will be available. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold The Fold goes Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google's most impressive foldable to date, offering a 6.3-inch exterior display, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. When you're ready for more, unfold to access the 8-inch interior display. Solid cameras, a decent battery, and top-notch software support round out this monster of a device. See price at Amazon Save $300.00 As already mentioned, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is among the best foldable phones around. It offers a great experience all around, starting with the great performance, thanks to its Google Tensor G4 processor and 16GB of RAM. The chip still runs a bit hot, but it isn't as bad as previous generations, and it can definitely perform. The 16GB of RAM gives it plenty of multitasking power, but the internal display is even more important in this department. Unfold it and you'll meet a large 8.0-inch LTPO OLED screen with a 2,152 x 2,076 resolution. It touts a 120Hz refresh rate. For the times when you don't need the extra screen real estate or prefer saving battery power, there's also the external 6.3-inch screen. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The handset follows a similar design language to the rest of the Pixel 9 series, save for the folding mechanism. It looks and feels great. It's also made of an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. And while it has no dust protection, you get an IPX8 rating, so it has excellent protection against liquids. We can confirm that the battery can last a full day without reaching for an outlet despite the smaller 4,650mAh battery. You'll also get that seven-year update promise that Google is so popular for. We wish the camera and charging speeds were as good as the rest of the Pixel 9 series, especially considering the phone's much higher price point. These are still decent, though, and we're sure engineering a foldable phone has its challenges, so some sacrifices had to be made. Extra deal: Save $350 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever. With a focus on refinement over previous generation Fold phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 rocks a 6.3-inch cover screen, a 7.6-inch, 20.9:18, 120Hz AMOLED folding display, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset, a 50MP camera, 12GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of internal storage. See price at Samsung Save $350.00 If you're more of a Samsung fan, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is also on sale, but for $1,549.99. Is it worth the extra $50.99? Well, it is actually a bigger $350 discount. The Samsung foldable's retail price is higher at $1,899.99, so you're technically catching a bigger discount. Some might also argue that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is better. For starters, we know many of you prefer Samsung's designs. This phone is sleek, with an aluminum frame and outstanding aesthetics. It also gets a higher IP48 rating, giving it more protection against solids like dust. Performance won't be an issue with this phone, either. It has a potent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. While it has less RAM, at 12GB, that is enough for most users. It is definitely a factor to consider, though. If you're a beastly multitasker, you might want to opt for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold instead. Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority The external display is also a bit smaller at 7.6 inches, but it does have a really nice LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with a 2,160 x 1,856 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The external display measures 6.3 inches diagonally, so it is the same. Similarly to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the camera isn't as impressive, but it is decent. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 also lasts about a full day per charge. And while some complain about the 25W wired charging, that is actually a bit faster than Google's 21W. At least it still gets a seven-year update promise, though. Samsung is actually the only manufacturer that matches Google in this regard. Regardless of which phone you decide to get, you should probably take advantage of this deal sooner rather than later. These deals don't often last very long. You can also take a look at some alternatives in our list of the best foldable phones, if you want to consider other great options.
Phone Arena
05-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Foldable iPhone: Apple has a special marketing tactic in store
*Header image is referential and showcases a concept render. | Image credit — ConceptsiPhone The mythical foldable iPhone has been the subject of rumors and sketchy reports for a very long time but it may finally become a reality for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone. Apple insider Mark Gurman reveals in his newsletter Power On that the company has a different marketing tactic in store for the foldable iPhone .Unlike the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 or the current Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold the iPhone foldable will not be a niche product. Apple apparently plans to sell the foldable iPhone as a much higher-end variant of that year's flagship iPhone lineup, kind of like the Pro Max models today. The foldable iPhone has taken this long because Apple wants to 'perfect' the foldable formula. Most notably, Apple wants to release a foldable smartphone that has an almost invisible crease. However the foldable iPhone will, understandably, be a lot pricier than any iPhone ever made before it. Samsung has had to revise sales expectations for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 because the foldable industry continues to underperform. In fact the company is allegedly only going to be manufacturing around 200,000 units of its upcoming tri-foldable phone. This is because it will be very expensive and Samsung does not expect it to go out of Galaxy tri-foldable will also only be released in a select few regions that have the buying power to purchase it. Which makes Apple's marketing tactic for the foldable iPhone a little questionable in my opinion. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 did not sell as well as Samsung had hoped. | Image credit — PhoneArena If other foldables have failed to sell as expected — mostly due to the price tag — then the foldable iPhone will logically face the same issue. Perhaps Apple is hopeful that a nearly invisible crease might entice more consumers to give foldables a try: specifically the foldable iPhone . However we already have an example of Apple having tried something similar and failing. The Apple Vision Pro, despite being one of the best AR headsets ever made, did not sell as expected. This was mostly due to the insane price tag of $3,499. Which is why I'm doubtful about Apple's marketing strategy for the foldable iPhone . Then again the iPhone is also a much more well established product than a Mixed Reality headset so I may yet be surprised by how it performs.
