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Wondering why the iPhone 17 Slim can’t be a true flagship? The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the answer
Google overhauled the Pixel Fold 2 completely, starting with the name. The Pixel Fold successor is called Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Google included it in the Pixel 9 series unveiled earlier this week. Of course, the name is hardly the biggest change here. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is much thinner and lighter than its predecessor. Also, it features a massive foldable screen with small symmetrical bezels.
The specs nearly match the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, so the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be just as capable as its non-folding siblings. However, Google made a big compromise to get this form factor right. I think it's a teaser of the compromise Apple will have to make with the rumored iPhone 17 Slim next year. It's also the kind of compromise that explains why the iPhone 17 Slim won't be as good a flagship as the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
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