Google officially unveiled the Pixel 10 Pro Fold at its Made by Google Pixel launch event, joining the rest of the Pixel 10 series – including thePixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The tech giant had already released ateaser videoof the phone’s design last week, followingmonths of leaks, so there was little left to surprise about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Most of the updates Google made to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold this year are under the hood, with its new Tensor G5 chipset standing out, along with Qi2 charging support, thanks to the addition of a magnet in the phone. That’s right, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable phone to sfeature Qi2 magnetic charging. To support this, Google is launching its own line of magnetic accessories called Pixelsnap for all Pixel 10 devices – a clear rival to Apple’sMagSafe.
From a design perspective, you might find it hard to differentiate the Pixel 10 Pro Fold from thePixel 9 Pro Fold. Don’t worry, you’re not alone – both phones look quite similar. The main design change Google has made this year is a slight increase in the outer display size, now measuring 6.4-inches (up from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s 6.3-inch outer display), along with two new colors called moonstone (light gray) and jade (light green).
With all that in mind, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,800 ($2,400 CAD) and is available for pre-order now, with an October 9 release date. Thankfully, there is no price increase compared to last year. You can check out the full specs for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold below.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Google’s third-generation book-style foldable phone, with a Tensor G5 processor, a slightly larger 6.4-inch cover display, and full IP68 water and dust resistance.
Google wants you to forget about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold boasts an IP68 water and dust resistance rating and a larger battery
Besides the new Tensor G5 chipset and larger 6.4-inch outer display, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold also has a few other surprises up its sleeve, which differentiate it from last year’s 9 Pro Fold, and to help it compete with Samsung’s book-style foldable offering, theGalaxy Z Fold 7.
Firstly, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold features an 8-inch inner display. While the size of the display is the same as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has an advantage in brightness, boasting 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Outmatching the 9 Pro Fold’s 2,700 nits (which makes it 11 percent brighter than its predecessor) and the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 2,600 nits.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold also has an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, making it one of the best-rated foldables on the market in terms of protection. In comparison, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating, while the Z Fold 7 has an IP48 rating.
Overall, Google seems to have followed the “if ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, building on last year’s design while adding welcome improvements…
Battery life has also improved this year, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold featuring a 5,015mAh battery, surpassing the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 4,400mAh battery and the 9 Pro Fold’s 4,650mAh cell. Charging times have been enhanced thanks to Qi2 support, with the 10 Pro Fold offering 23W of wired charging and 15W of wireless charging. Google says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery can last up to 30 hours and charge up to 55 percent in 30 minutes.
The cameras on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold remain unchanged from the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The rear triple-camera setup includes a main f/1.7 48-megapixel wide shooter, an f/2.2 10.5-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and an f/3.1 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera capable of up to 5x optical zoom. For selfie enthusiasts, both the front and inner displays feature an f/2.2 10-megapixel lens.
Overall, Google seems to have followed the “if ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, building on last year’s design while adding welcome improvements like Qi2 magnetic charging and the larger 6.4-inch outer display.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,800 ($2,400 CAD) and is available for pre-order now, with a release date of October 9. Stay tuned to Pocket-lint, as we’ll have a lot more coming soon on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the rest of the Pixel 10 series.
