
The Google Pixel Fold is easily one of the most eagerly anticipated phones of the year. It's the first true competitor for Samsung for the best foldable phones crown in the U.S. And this phone was also rumored for years before its debut.
Now that the device is almost here — you can preorder the Pixel Fold now, and the phone ships in June — and we've posted our Pixel Fold hands-on review, a lot of people are wondering why it costs $1,799. After all, Google is known for undercutting the likes of Samsung and Apple by hundreds of dollars with their flagship phones. For example, the Pixel 7 Pro costs $899 vs. $1,099 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max and $1,199 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.