Pixel 9 Pro Fold battery and charging: Our test results
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Google's second generation foldable phone is here, and this time around it is named the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the successor to last year's Pixel Fold. There are lots of new things about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but what about its battery and charging situation?
Foldables are not exactly known for their amazing battery life, as they can be much more power hungry depending on how you use them. That's why we are interested to find out just how much more power efficient the new 9 Pro Fold is, as its thinner formfactor has resulted also in a smaller battery compared to its predecessor.
As you can see from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's ranking in our battery life and charging scores, it is not exactly the best phone to pick if you value either of these two aspects. For simple browsing it does quite well, but streaming video depletes the battery quickly. Surprisingly, gaming does not deplete the battery as much.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold Battery Life Test Results
Well, in terms of battery capacity we can't really say there are any upgrades. In fact, it is a downgrade from the 4,821 mAh battery of the OG Pixel Fold to a 4,650 mAh cell inside the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Google claims the Pro Fold can last users more than 24 hours on a single charge, and up to 72 hours with the Extreme Battery Saver mode turned on.
The battery on the Pro Fold might be smaller than last year's model, but the new and much more power efficient Tensor G4, as well as other improvements in efficiency, have resulted in longer battery life compared to the predecessor.
Web Browsing
Our web browsing battery life test is where the Pixel 9 Pro Fold actually thrives! It beats all of its competition, including the previous generation. We can't say the same for the next test though.
Video Streaming
This is where the 9 Pro Fold falls short, and by a significant margin at that. Even the older Pixel Fold does a much better job at preserving power while enjoying video content. If Google's 2024 foldable did better here, it could have been one of the best foldable phones when it comes to battery life.
3D Gaming
As you can see, the only one device that beats the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in our 3D Gaming battery test is the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is impressive considering how much more powerful its chipset is. Apart from that, however, the Pixel does more than okay here.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold Charging Speed Test Results
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold does not come with any charging-related upgrades whatsoever. That means it has the same charging speeds as its predecessor.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold charging speeds:
- 21W wired
- 7.5W wireless
Not only did the Pixel 9 Pro Fold produce the same results for the time it takes to fully charge it, but it also reached the same percentages in the 15 and 30-minute marks. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 from Samsung is slightly quicker, while none can beat the OnePlus Open and its super fast 67W of wired charging.
Does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold have reverse wireless charging?
No. The new Pixel 9 Pro Fold does not come with reverse wireless charging, just like its predecessor the Pixel Fold did not support it.
What charger does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold use?
Google has used its brand new 45W adapter when describing the Pixel 9 Pro Folds' charging, so the best and safest one to use will be that one, which you can buy from Google's online store or on location. That said, you will be able to charge the Pro Fold with any other Type C charger, just make sure it is not some cheap knockoff.
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