Google Pixel Fold screen rumor hints at how it could stand out from Samsung foldables Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Google Pixel Fold screen rumor hints at how it could stand out from Samsung foldables By Philip Michaels published 3 May 2022 At least one of the rumored Fold's screens could be a different size from the Galaxy Z Fold 4 (Image credit: Waqar Khan Remix via Nick Bush) Update: Google Pixel Fold could have a unique camera design - here's the proof. The Google Pixel Fold has had an on-again, off-again presence in the smartphone rumor mill, with the current consensus being that the long-rumored foldable phone from Google is very much on again. In fact, a pretty well-connected source just dropped some interesting tidbits about the displays likely to be included in the Pixel Fold. It sounds like Google's stab at a foldable will draw on two very different devices for inspiration. The Pixel Fold's interior folding display is rumored to be the same size as what Samsung's using for its Galaxy Z Fold device. But the cover display will reportedly have more in common with the one on the Oppo Find N. That's the word from Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (opens in new tab), who has a pretty good reputation when it comes to rumors about screen sizes and panel suppliers. Taking to Twitter in a tweet that promotes an upcoming DSSC conference, Young claims that the "Z Fold 4 and Google foldable will have similar sized foldable displays." Z Fold 4 and Google foldable will have similar sized foldable displays, but the Google cover display will be quite a bit smaller at 5.8". This should mean it will have a wider aspect ratio than the Samsung 6.19" Fold 4. Hear more at our conference next week.May 2, 2022See more That would put the Pixel Fold in line to have a 7.6-inch display when the phone is unfolded. At least, that's what the Galaxy Z Fold 3 features, and Samsung is rumored to be keeping that screen size for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 that's likely to arrive in the second half of 2022. For what it's worth, previous Pixel Fold rumors have hinted at a 7.6-inch main display on Google's phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 also features a 6.2-inch cover display for users to access without having to open up the phone. Don't expect the Pixel Fold to follow suit, though, as Young forecasts that the Google foldable's cover panel is going to be "quite a bit smaller at 5.8 [inches]." "This should mean it will have a wider aspect ratio than the Samsung 6.19[-inch] Fold 4," Young added. That would also mean the Pixel Fold's exterior display would be about the same size as the 5.9-inch cover panel that adorns the Oppo Find N. That would be all right by us - Oppo's foldable phone features a very impressive design for a device that, in many ways, challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 3's claim as the best foldable phone. The biggest knock on the Oppo Find N is that it's not available outside of Oppo's home market of China. The Pixel Fold figures to have wider availability when it does appear. In a follow-up tweet (opens in new tab), Young said the Google foldable would ship in the last three months of 2022. A timeframe like that would likely mean the Pixel Fold would be introduced at the same fall launch event where Google shows off the Pixel 7. Then again, we heard rumors building up to last fall's Pixel 6 release that a foldable phone from Google might be in the cards, and that launch didn't happen. Still, with Android 12.1 modifying Google's software for tablets and big screen phones, it's clear that Google has some interest in foldable devices. 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He's been evaluating smartphones since that first iPhone debuted in 2007, and he's been following phone carriers and smartphone plans since 2015. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics, old movies and proper butchery techniques. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels. Topics Smartphones See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1Pixel Watch deal - buy one, get one free at AT&T2Google Pixel event - Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and Pixel Tablet launch3Google Pixel Tablet is coming - everything we know so far4Is it good to sleep on a soft mattress?5The best Mac VPN in 20221Google Pixel event - Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Watch and Pixel Tablet launch2Google Pixel Tablet is coming - everything we know so far3Is it good to sleep on a soft mattress?4The best Mac VPN in 20225Google Pixel 7 Pro release date, price, specs, cameras and preorders