Google Pixel Fold 2 CAD-Based Renders Leak

Not long ago, our initial glimpse of the upcoming Google Pixel Fold 2 left us puzzled as its design seemed peculiar. The camera ‘visor’ on the back had vanished, replaced by an unusual rounded rectangle island housing two oval-shaped camera areas stacked on top of each other. Initially resembling a prototype, recent leaks suggest that Google is indeed embracing this design, and CAD-based renders of the Pixel Fold 2 have surfaced, mirroring the peculiar configuration seen in the hands-on shot from earlier this month.

The absence of the visor is conspicuous, giving way to what can be deemed, in the writer’s opinion, the most unattractive camera island or protrusion in the history of mobile devices. Neither its shape, proportions, nor placement exude aesthetic appeal. Putting aside this design quirk, the leaked images showcase the Charcoal color variant of the upcoming foldable smartphone.

Significant improvements are evident in the device’s display features. The inner screen incorporates an under-display selfie camera in the top right, allowing for significantly reduced bezels compared to the original Pixel Fold. The outer screen, with a size of 6.4 inches (or 6.6 inches factoring in the corners), surpasses its predecessor and features a centrally positioned hole-punch for a selfie camera.

Unfolded, the phone measures 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.27 mm, adopting a squarer form compared to its predecessor, aligning with earlier rumors. Additionally, it is marginally thinner, enhancing its overall sleekness. In its folded state, the dimensions become 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.54 mm, making it even slimmer than the rumored dimensions of the Galaxy Z Fold6.

The lower frame houses the USB-C port, speaker grille, and SIM tray, while the right side accommodates the power and volume buttons. An additional speaker grille is situated at the top, accompanied by an antenna line intricately cut into the metal frame.

Rumors surrounding the Pixel Fold 2 suggest the potential use of the Tensor G4 chipset, potentially delaying its launch to October alongside the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. With a speculated 16GB of RAM, a record for Google, and UFS 4.0 storage, the Pixel Fold 2 appears poised to make a notable impact in the foldable smartphone landscape.

Published on 03/6/24 11:00 | by Rawa John