An example of relevant refinement, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold holds its footing among foldables with utilitarian, compact tablet vibes. But it too has typical foldable foibles

Android 14 runs the show and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has one of the cleanest versions of the operating system with very minimal bloatware. It's long-lasting too with seven years of software updates and feature drops to come, meaning this phone could last until 2031.

The company typically launches a promotion on the September 27th to mark its birthday as a company. The difference this year is that its latest flagship devices have landed earlier than normal. That means the Pixel 9 range has been included in the sale with enhanced trade-in prices that match its pre-order deals last month, topping out at $720.