CNET84
Sleeker and lighter than before and durable, with useful AI updates, though cameras and battery trail the other Pixel 11 Pro phones and the price rose.
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
9 expert reviews#68 of 79 smartphones
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recommend
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Best Pixel foldable so far
Critics’ consensus
9 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and build quality. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by CNET, TechRadar, The Verge and 6 more
The catch: It is thick, with a visible crease and middling battery next to rivals.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 84All 9 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
TechRadar80
The best Pixel foldable so far, with solid performance, battery and software, but refinements that stop short of perfection.
The Verge80
A great foldable with IP68 and reliable triple camera, but its shape feels dated as rivals move on to new designs.
Tech Advisor80
Attractive with strong software and improved cameras, yet it feels last-gen: thicker, slower, smaller battery and a larger crease than rivals at a similar price.
Tom's Guide80
New AI tricks are neat but the hardware is an underwhelming step up, with a weak chip, tiny battery gain and persistent large-screen app quirks for the price.
ZDNET70
A durable, slimmer foldable with bright display and creative AI, but middling battery and weak graphics lead the reviewer back to Samsung.
Android Central70
A solid upgrade over last year with great Gemini features, but slow chip, disappointing battery and charging, flicker-prone display and awkward opening make it hard to recommend.
Trusted Reviews70
A well-built, dependable foldable with great software and decent cameras, but its clumsy design, middling performance and modest stamina leave it behind slicker 2026 rivals.
WIRED70
An iterative upgrade with standout software, IP68 and fast magnetic charging, but it costs $100 more, feels chunky and is hard to justify against Samsung's new foldables.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 9
Build quality2 of 9
What critics dislike most
Battery life6 of 9
Price2 of 9
Size and weight2 of 9
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Common questions
Is the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold worth it?
Critics are divided: 3 of 9 recommend it. It is thick, with a visible crease and middling battery next to rivals.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (ZDNET) to 84 (CNET), a spread of 14 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
Battery life (6 of 9 reviews), Price (2 of 9 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.