Google Foldable Smartphone May Be Called Pixel Notepad, Price Details Tipped: Report

Google Pixel Notepad is claimed to be powered by the Google Tensor SoC.

By Sourabh Kulesh | Updated: 17 January 2022 18:22 IST

Google Foldable Smartphone May Be Called Pixel Notepad, Price Details Tipped: Report

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Google Pixel Notepad may feature Oppo Find N-like design

Highlights

Google Pixel Notepad may be priced lower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
It may sport a downgraded camera in comparison to Pixel 6 phones
Google Pixel Notepad is tipped to be available in limited markets

Google's rumoured foldable phone may be called Pixel Notepad, as per a report. The alleged smartphone is said to feature a form factor similar to the recently-launched Oppo Find N, and is claimed to be more affordable than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. This particular foldable smartphone is tipped to come equipped with the same Google Tensor SoC that powers the vanilla Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones, however, it may offer a downgraded camera in comparison to the Pixel 6 series.

Citing a source, 9to5Google reports that the Google Pixel Notepad is the working brand name, and Google also took “Logbook” into consideration for the name for its foldable smartphone. As far as the price is concerned, the Pixel Notepad could be priced less than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 that was launched at a price of $1,799 (roughly Rs. 1,33,500). The foldable Google phone is tipped to be available in limited markets.

The report also mentions that Google has denied commenting on the “rumours or speculations” revolving around the inclusion of a less powerful camera system on the alleged Google Pixel Notepad as compared to the Pixel 6.

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In its previous report, 9to5Google said that Google's foldable smartphone is expected to look more like the Oppo Find N and not like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. Google Pixel Notepad is also claimed to be powered by Google's Tensor SoC that currently powers the Pixel 6 devices.

The publication found two animations in Android 12L Beta 2 depicting how to insert a SIM card into what looked like a foldable phone. The first animation shows a phone with a different appearance from a regular bar phone, and there seems to be a hinge on the left side suggesting the device in a folded state. The second animation shows the same insert animation but in a wider smartphone indicating a phone in an unfolded state. There is also a joint in the top and bottom centre of the alleged Google Pixel Notepad depicting the hinge. Since there is no official information, we have to take the information with a pinch of salt.

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Google Pixel 6

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.40-inch

Processor Google Tensor

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4614mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Large, vibrant folding display
Intuitive software for multitasking
Top-tier performance
Great-sounding speakers
Water-resistant design

Bad
Average battery life
Cameras could do better in low light
Heavy, bulky when folded
Expensive

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Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 4-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 2208x1768 pixels

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Oppo Find N

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display (Primary) 7.10-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1792x1920 pixels

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