6 Things About the Pixel 9 Pro Fold I Dislike

Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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0:00 intro
0:48 The Aspect Ratio
4:06 The App Drawer
4:48 The Qi Coil Location
6:31 No Floating Windows
7:32 Zoom Enhance Is.. Bad
8:35 The Camera Bump
9:42 Conclusion

[yahzeef]

My main issue with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is its inefficient use of screen space. While YouTube recently received a better layout, many other apps still don't take full advantage of the larger screen, especially compared to the OnePlus Open or the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It’s frustrating that Google doesn’t allow the status bar at the top to fade away for a more immersive experience, or that Gmail still lacks a dual-pane layout in portrait mode. Additionally, as you've pointed out, there's no support for floating apps, and multitasking capabilities are limited. Most of these issues are software-related, and I really wish Google would prioritize improving them. That said, I do prefer the Pixel's outer screen over the Z Fold 6, but when it comes to multitasking and overall software experience, the Z Fold 6 is still a clear step ahead.

[ninjatogo]

Finally someone talking about the foldable aspect ratio issue. So many people kept begging for wider foldables without thinking about the experience of using apps and how they will scale

[RichEmbury]

Having the P9PF now for a couple days, from Fold 4, I am loving it, but have found it is WAY less fun than One UI. I am already missing individual app volumes (turn down annoying forced ads, while still listening to music or YouTube), the ability to just press on an image in gallery and create perfect clipped Images or stickers of friends, family, pets etc. Google photos is weird and way too complicated to just create a folder on device and organized, they have the weird Albums plus on device collections? Why not just put those abilities in the same place. I miss the sidebar, which held all my multitasking groups (2 or 3 apps launching together like app pairs). The ability to choose side by side or top bottom in multi without having to turn my phone. I agree with everything you said though too. Google needs to seriously up their multitasking game, popups (that stay on top) need to happen yesterday. By version 2 of their fold, there should be more focus on things that use the big inner screen more. There's a lot to Love too though, so I'm slightly disappointed those things are missing, but so far fairly happy. Love your vids keep em coming.

[salsachevy]

I went from the Z fold 5 to the one plus open. Had to go back to Samsung at the Z fold 6. Samsung software experience makes a huge difference in the experience. Surprised google didn't have those issues worked out before release, I mean they are mainly a software company

[michman]

I LOVE my Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Never looked at the Z Fold, no need to. Z is too small, narrow.
One fixable beef on the 9: To increase Blue Tooth range and stability (a common complaint), turn off A2DP in the developer section. A2DP is an extra step in sound processing that isn't missed in my buds. Otherwise, great job.

[uscinmi]

I hate that apps just are not as optimized compared to the zfold 6. Everything just seems to look better and fits on the screen better. I wish pixel would fix those things because I like the software experience and the AI tools.

[michman]

Apps will eventually catch up and allow for a 4x4 matrix of images. It's early yet. Yep, the lower coil is annoying, not for charging, but for attaching a wallet. It drops 1/8" lower than the case. Annoying, but not a killer, and it actually comes in handy as a finger brace.

[Ahmadn]

I so much appreciate these videos, realistic opinions about things that normal people could feel
I wanted to buy it, but these things are truly annoying me, preventing me from buying it
I can add also, the lock button above the volume buttons

[abrahamroberts]

Shane, i cant thank you enough for showing us how to improve the YouTube viewing experience on this phone. Its a game changer for me.

[McobraR]

The camera bump gives it a unique look. You know it's a P9PF when you see that bump. It's grown on me and is a conversation starter lol.

[Accuaro]

Thank you for talking about floating window multi tasking, I use it so much on my ZF5 for the calculator app. Also I think the aspect ration wouldn't be so bad if they made the phone slightly taller, and less wide since there's a lot of empty space to the left of the front screen. They could have it less wide with more screen area if they were to make the bezels thinner.

[ionutmane]

first pixel fold aspect ratio slaps... I really hope they reconsider or at least have 2 versions 1 square 1 passport like, we really need more options for foldables same as we have for slab phones

[Destructor]

A lot of these issues just come down and developers not optimising their apps so they can adapt to different aspect ratios. For example the Amazon app does not scale well at all but the eBay app scales perfectly fine. Both WhatsApp and telegram work great and while Facebook messenger may not have any issues it does not really take advantage of the largest screen. The same issue still impacts tablets, applications are just not optimised to take advantage of larger screens or different aspect ratios or even devices that a just landscape, the Reddit app being one of them. Hopefully if foldables become more popular developers will start pushing update and optimisations for them and if they do that will likely benefit tablets as well.

[Gritino]

I debated for a while on whether to get the fold or Pro XL. I decided on the Pro XL and don't regret it. I am hoping OnePlus can step up the game even more with their foldable! Great videos as always Shane 😎

[antmo]

I dislike the drop down notification that appears while playing games like COD: Mobile. It appears whenever I get notifications, and is more intrusive than the notification drop down on my S24 Ultra. Coupling this with the thermals while gaming and the inconsistency in gaming quality with the poor charging speed, I ultimately returned my 9 Pro Fold, Watch 3, and Pixel Buds 2 Pro. I look forward to their future plans with this device, but can't overlook it's current flaws for the amount of investment.

[miroslavsvoboda]

Fully agree, the screen is not fully utilized and the aspect ratio got worse compared to Pixel Fold, and the camera bump is really annoying... Your list is almost identical with mine and as I am not still in love with the Pixel software experience as you are, I am again on the hunt - Honor Magic V3 is waiting... 🙂

[arijeet]

Can you do a tutorial on the homescreen setup on that pixel 9 pro fold

[PenelopeRoberts]

I'm currently using an old wooden clothes peg on my charging stand. I don't need anything on the P. Stand when the P9PF is in landscape mode, it just works. 👍

[duketogo]

When watching videos on YouTube and it's folded in half I hate the wasted real estate at the top because you can't get rid of the time and icons. I also hate that you can resize the split on certain apps. For example the phone app is split down the middle and would love to resize it to my own preference.

[sirdabmustafa]

So how do I improve the aspect ratio on this device for videos because the black bars are huge on YouTube and when watching videos online