The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) shoots in DNG RAW via Pro mode and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures from the rear triple-camera system. Drop a Pro mode DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip and features a 50 MP main camera (f/1.68, 23 mm equiv, PDAF, OIS), a 10.5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 121°, fixed focus), and a 10.8 MP 5× periscope telephoto (f/3.1, 113 mm equiv, OIS). The inner display is an 8.0-inch Actua foldable OLED with up to 2,700 nits; the outer cover display is 6.3 inches.
Like all Pixel smartphones, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold uses CMOS electronic readout only. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. Every rear-camera capture increments the persistent image counter embedded in Pro mode DNG files.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | 2024 | 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 9 Pro | 2024 | 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | 2024 | 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Pixel 9 | 2024 | 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS) | Electronic only | DNG (Pro mode) |
DCIM/Camera.DCIM/Camera. Copy the .dng file to your computer. Alternatively, use AirDrop via Nearby Share or transfer via Google Drive.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.dng to read the counter directly from the file.ImageNumber EXIF field.
Foldable phones have additional wear points compared to conventional smartphones. These are the key factors to evaluate:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Inner display crease | Inspect at a shallow angle in bright light for delamination or unusual crease widening along the fold line. |
| Hinge mechanism | Open and close the device repeatedly; it should move smoothly with consistent resistance. Any grinding or catching indicates hinge wear. |
| Battery health | Settings → Battery. Foldables have smaller individual batteries; check both battery health and cycle count if visible. |
| Rear cameras | Test all three rear cameras (main, ultrawide, 5× telephoto) and the outer cover camera in good lighting; check autofocus on all lenses. |
| Image counter | High count (>30,000) indicates intensive use — useful context, not hardware wear. |
No. All Pixel 9 models use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan. The image counter in Pro mode DNG files tracks total rear-camera electronic captures only.
RAW is available in Pro mode only. Open Camera → More → Pro, then tap the RAW icon at the top to enable RAW or RAW+JPEG output. Auto, Night, and other modes do not offer RAW capture.
The inner selfie camera (used for video calls when the device is open) does not increment the same counter as the rear cameras. The image counter in rear-camera DNG files counts only rear-camera captures.
Both share the same 50 MP f/1.68 main sensor and Tensor G4 chipset. The Pixel 9 Pro has a 48 MP ultrawide with autofocus and a 48 MP 5× periscope telephoto — slightly more capable than the Fold’s 10.5 MP ultrawide and 10.8 MP telephoto, which use smaller sensors to fit within the folding body. RAW output and image counter work identically on both.