Yesterday the Google Pixel 11 series was officially launched in Malaysia with pre-orders now open. Yesterday I also received the device for review to see if it is better than last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold or some other Fold-type foldable devices. After less than 24 hours of use, I can tell you that the newly launched Pixel 11 Pro Fold is lagging behind other devices on the market.
SPECIFICATIONS
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
6.5″ OLED screen, 120Hz Actua Display
8.0″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz Super Actua Flex
HDR10+
Google Tensor G6 processor (3nm)
1x 4.11 GHz C1-Ultra chip
4x 3.38 GHz C1-Pro
2x 2.65 GHz C1-Pro
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 Graphics Chip
RAM 16GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage 256/512 GB UFS 4.0
Primary Camera 48MP f/1.7 OIS (Wide Angle)
10.5MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
10.8MP, f/3.1, OIS (5x Telephoto)
Selfie Camera 10 MP, f/2.2 (Outside)
10 MP, f/2.2 (Inside)
Battery 4806 mAh
30W wired charging
25W wireless charging
4.5W reverse charging
SIM/Telephony 1 Nano, 1 eSIM
5G Sub 6
NFC Yes
Audio Jack No
Waterproof IP68
Scanning System Side fingerprint scanner
Face scan
Selling Price RM 7,999 (16/256 GB)
RM 8,599 (16/512 GB)
SCREEN
I make the above statement because the screen is the first sign why the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has collapsed before it can even get up. Just out of the box, the crease line on the 8″ screen is very noticeable. More noticeable than the crease on the Z Fold8 screen that I have been using for over two weeks.
I did say that if you are a user of a foldable screen device, this crease line will disappear from view after a few days. But if Google wants to be competitive in the foldable phone market, they need to at least offer a product that is comparable to its competitors.
The crease effect on the screen will become more noticeable with age. It is predictable that the lines will become more pronounced within a year of use. This has already happened with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold unit that I reviewed last year.
Another drawback of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Oppo Find N6 and Hono Magic V6 screens compared to the Z Fold8 series is that the outer and inner screens have rounded corners. The rounded corners on the screen are too large compared to the corners on candybar devices and are less attractive than the sharp-edged Z Fold8 series screens. There is no cut-off content when reading comics and e-books on the Z Fold8 screen.
It is not all negative because I have to praise the brighter screen of this year's Pixel 11 Pro Fold. It can reach a peak brightness of 3600 nits compared to 3000 nits last year. Content looks brighter and clearer when used in bright sunlight.
DESIGN
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has the same body design as last year's model. If you've ever held a Pixel 10 Pro Fold, it feels the same in your hand, just with a smaller camera bump. Below is a comparison of the thickness and weight of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compared to some of its competitors.
Model Thickness (closed) Thickness (open) Weight
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold 10.1mm 5mm 239g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 8.9mm 4.1mm 215g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 9.7mm 4.5mm 201g
Honor Magic V6 9mm 4.1mm 219g
Oppo Find N6 8.9mm 4.2mm 225g
It's thicker and heavier than its 2026 flagship foldables. Like the screen issue I touched on above, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is falling behind before the competition even begins. Using the device after a day feels like Google hasn't made any serious evolutions to bring the improvements users have been asking for.
What saved Google from being smeared with charcoal is the build quality of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold that still feels premium. It really feels like a phone that costs more than RM7000 each. The hinge feels sturdy and can stay in place even when I hit the table surface. Unlike the Z Fold8 which does not have Flex Mode.
The body also passes the IP68 waterproof and dustproof standards which is better than the Z Fold9 series (IP48), Find N6 (IP59) and only loses to the Magic V6 (IP69). No need to worry about spilling water or submerging the device in the pool while in use.
SOFTWARE – The Most Original Google Android
The Android 17 software used with the Pixel 11 series is the second after the Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 to be launched with this latest Android operating system, It brings a new exclusive feature to the Pixel namely Bubbles. Like all Pixel devices, support for 7 Android version updates and 7 years of security patches are provided for long-term peace of mind.
On the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, I feel this feature is not very useful because the process of switching applications is faster by activating the Taskbar. The Taskbar can be changed to remain at the bottom of the screen that is open or floating. In addition, launching two applications simultaneously with Split Screen is also accessible
Taskbar
There are also other AI features such as Gemini Intelligence which can understand the context better by reading Gmail, YouTube history, Maps, Photos and various other applications.
Voice typing is also more accurate with Rambler in Gboard which intelligently removes unnecessary sentences. All of this from my understanding uses the Nano Banana model built into the device without sending it to the cloud first, making it fast.
There is also a new Screenshot feature that saves all screenshots in a special application. AI then reads all the information in the screenshot such as phone numbers, WiFi passwords, flight reservation numbers and event venue addresses. From within the application, the user only needs to ask the question they want to know the answer to and Screenshot will provide it based on the information collected.
Recorder which can automatically generate audio transcripts of interviews. The Notebook is also attached to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, making it easy to process documents, understand them, and then turn them into podcasts automatically.
Google Circle to Search, Gemini, and Gemini Voice are now finally getting smarter, aided by Gemini Intelligence, which provides answers based on personal information collected through various Google services.
CONCLUSION
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the most advanced foldable device ever produced by Google with the most powerful processor and the latest software. From a design perspective, not many improvements have been made with just a slightly larger screen and a larger main sensor. The focus is on software, AI features, and the ability to process AI directly from the device.
But in fact, this is the design that has been used since the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. So various issues on previous devices such as the lines on the folding screen that are noticeable, the device's body is thick and heavy still exist. If other manufacturers can offer a screen without noticeable lines, a much larger battery, and a thinner body, why can't Google do the same?
In Malaysia, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is sold at a starting price of RM 7,999 per unit. Pre-orders are now open and it will be sold publicly starting August 20.
Pros
Premium design is very comfortable in the hand.
Latest Android 17 software.
Updates to 7 Android versions and 7 years of security patches.
IP68 waterproof and dustproof.
Cons
Smaller battery.
Noticeable line effects on the screen.
