Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold India launch on August 14: Here’s what Google should do to rival Samsung Galaxy Fold’s dominance

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Google Pixel 9 series launch is less than a month away and Google's flagship smartphone series is speculated to get big upgrades and new models. This year Google is also launching the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, getting people excited to know what Google has to offer with its foldable range. Over the past few months, the Indian smartphone market has witnessed the launch of several foldable smartphones including the Galaxy Z Fold 6. With the existing rivals, will the Pixel 9 Pro Fold stand out from the crowd? Here's what Google needs to do if it wants to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. 

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Samsung recently released the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the smartphone is yet to go on sale for consumers. However, several users have already got their hands on the device, and this year Samsung has reportedly brought several improvements to the device, making it a tough competition in the foldable smartphone market. Here's how Pixel 9 Pro Fold can give tough competition to the other book-style foldable devices.

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3. Lightweight and compact: Nowadays, people look for sleek and lightweight smartphone options as they use the devices for their daily usage. However, foldable smartphones are quite bulky and heavy. Several smartphone brands have significantly reduced their weight over the years including the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, and others. Now, we are also expecting the same from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. 

4. No price hikes: With foldable smartphone prices experiencing a hike every year, we want the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro Fold to remain similar to the Pixel Fold or less. A price hike may create judgement in the consumer's mind and