Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Buds 2a hit stores in India

Google's ultra-premium phone, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, made its global debut in August along with Pixel 10, 10 Pro, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a.

Google initially released the standard Pixel 10 and 10 Pro models, and now, the company has finally introduced the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Buds 2a in India.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes in Moonstone, with 256GB of storage for Rs 1,72,999. Whereas the Pixel Buds 2a costs Rs 12,999.

Both Google devices are available on the official online Google Store, Flipkart, and authorised retail outlets. As part of the launch offer, Google is providing a Pixel-perfect combo, where customers can claim a benefit of up to Rs 13,000 cashback on Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Buds 2a with HDFC Bank Credit Cards (while stocks last).

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Key features you should know

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold retains most of the design elements of the predecessor, but comes with noticeable tweaks in terms of slimmer display bezel and an improved hinge.

Also, it is made of ultra-durable build materials and features an IP68 rating, a first for a foldable Pixel series phone.

It will be able to survive an accidental fall in a water body like a swimming pool for up to a depth of 1.5 metres (around five feet) for close to 30 minutes.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold displayed for the media in Brooklyn, New York, US.

It also boasts all-new hinges, which are tested rigorously for 500,000 folds. That’s equivalent to folding the phone 100 times a day for 10 years. Given the expensive price tag, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is engineered to serve customers for several years.

On the front, it sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+(1080 x 2364p) Actua OLED display with a 60-120 Hz refresh rate, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 shield and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Inside, it houses a massive 8-inch QHD+(2076 x 2152p) Super Actua Flex OLED LTPO display with a 1-120 Hz refresh rate, offering up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, and is protected by an Ultra Thin Glass shield.

It comes with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, and a 5,015mAh battery with 23W wired fast charging and 15W Qi2 Pixelsnap wireless charging capability.

Popular Hollywood TV show host Jimmy Fallon showing Pixel 10 Pro Fold during the 'Made by Google' event, in Brooklyn, New York, US.

The new phone houses triple camera module— main 48MP (with 1/1.95-inch Samsung GN8 sensor, ƒ/1.7 aperture, OIS) with 10.5MP 127-degree Ultra-wide camera (with 1/3.4-inch Samsung 3J1 sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture, macro option), and 10.8MP 5x telephoto camera (with 1/3-inch Samsung 3J1 sensor, ƒ/3.1 aperture, OIS, Super Res Zoom up to 20x).

It also features a 10MP front camera in the cover display, and inside too, it has the same 10MP camera (with a 1/3.94-inch Samsung 3K1 sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 4K 60 fps video recording, and face unlock).

The Pixel 10 series phones come with several exclusive features, including Camera Coach. It uses Gemini models to suggest ways to improve photos, like choosing different framing and composition for a shot. This will come in handy for naive phone users who are eager to improve their photography skills.

Another new feature is the Magic Cue. It runs on the advanced Gemini Nano, an on-device AI model. It is designed to read all compatible apps and intuitively offer suggestions at the right time, saving users’ time and effort.

Pixel Buds 2a

The new Buds 2a features a compact form factor with a twist-to-adjust stabiliser, ensuring a comfortable fit and sealing the ears against outside noise. It also features an IP54 sweat and water-resistant rating, meaning it can survive moderate rain or heavy sweating at the gym or while jogging outdoors. The charging case comes with an IPX4 rating.

Inside, it houses an advanced Google Tensor A1, a purpose-built audio processing chipset, a first for our A-series buds. Also, it is the first of its kind to support Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 (ANC). It promises clear and crisp phone calls outdoors.

Pixel Buds 2a earbuds showcased at 'Made by Google' event, in Brooklyn, New York, US.

Further, it also features Wind-blocking mesh, which works in tandem with Google AI can reduce background noise to deliver clear conversations.

Also, it supports Gemini assistant, and the user can just summon it by saying just ‘Hi Gemini’ and ask questions or change music tracks in the playlist and more work without having to take the phone out of the pocket.

With Bluetooth 5.4 and Super Wideband support, earbuds promise to offer a stable wireless connection with the companion device.

With a full charge, Pixel Buds 2a can deliver up to seven hours of listening on a single charge, extending to 20 hours total with the charging case.

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