Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, released in late 2025, is widely considered a turning point for foldable smartphones because it finally combines a mature design with a highly efficient “brain.” Its biggest upgrade is the Tensor G5 processor, which is now manufactured by TSMC (the same company that makes iPhone chips); this change solves previous issues with overheating and significantly extends the life of the 5,015 mAh battery. The phone features a user-friendly 6.4-inch outer screen that looks like a normal phone, and it opens into a massive 8-inch Super Actua Flex display that is incredibly bright (3,000 nits), making it easy to see even in direct sunlight. It sets a new standard for durability as the first foldable to achieve an IP68 rating, meaning it is fully dust-tight and water-resistant. While the camera lenses are similar to the previous model (including a 48MP main camera and 5x optical zoom), the new chip unlocks powerful AI features like Video Boost for night videos and Zoom Enhance, all running on the clean and smart Android 16 operating system.

1. Introduction: The Foldable Revolution Continues

The world of smartphones is changing. For a long time, phones were just rectangular slabs of glass. Then, companies started to experiment. They wanted to make phones that could do more. They wanted to fit a big tablet screen into a device that could fit in your pocket. This is how the “foldable” phone was born.

Google entered this race a couple of years ago. Their first attempt was good, but it had some issues. Their second attempt, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, was much better. Now, in late 2025 and early 2026, we have the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This device is not just a small update. It is a serious machine that wants to be the best phone you can buy.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was announced at the “Made by Google” event in August 2025 and hit the shelves in October. It came with a promise: to fix the complaints people had about foldables. People wanted better cameras. They wanted a battery that lasts all day. They wanted a phone that wasn’t afraid of a little dust or water. Google listened.

This phone is powered by the new Tensor G5 chip. This is the brain of the phone. For the first time, this chip is made by a company called TSMC, which is famous for making the most efficient chips in the world. This is a big deal because it means the phone should run cooler and faster than before.

In this deep dive, we are going to look at the phone from every angle. Is it worth the high price tag? Can it really replace your tablet? Let’s find out.

2. Design and Build Quality: Sleek and Strong

When you first hold the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, you notice something immediately: it feels expensive. Google has spent a lot of time refining the look and feel of this device.

The Hinge

The most important part of a folding phone is the hinge. This is the mechanism that allows the phone to open and close. In the past, hinges were bulky or felt fragile. The hinge on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is smooth. When you open it, it feels like opening a high-quality book. It snaps shut with a satisfying “thud.”

Google says this hinge is made of high-strength steel. It is designed to survive hundreds of thousands of folds. You can fold it and unfold it all day long without worry. The hinge also allows the phone to sit flat on a table. This is great for typing or drawing.

Thinness and Weight

One of the biggest complaints about old foldable phones was that they were too thick. They felt like two phones glued together. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is surprisingly thin.

• Unfolded: It is only 5.2mm thick. This is incredibly thin. It feels like a piece of cardboard in your hand.

• Folded: It is 10.8mm thick. This is still a bit thicker than a normal phone, but it is comfortable enough to slide into a jeans pocket.

The weight is 258 grams. This is heavy compared to a normal phone, but light for a foldable. You will feel it in your pocket, but it won’t weigh you down too much.

Water and Dust Resistance

For a long time, foldable phones were very fragile. Dust was a major enemy. If a tiny grain of sand got into the hinge, it could break the screen. Water was also a big problem.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold changes this. It has an IP68 rating.

• IP stands for Ingress Protection.

• 6 means it is dust-tight. Dust cannot get inside to harm the parts.

• 8 means it can handle water. You can submerge it in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes.

This is a huge achievement. It means you can take this phone to the beach or use it in the rain without being scared. It is one of the first foldables in North America to have this high level of protection.

Colors and Materials

The phone is made of premium materials. The back is made of Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which is very tough and resists scratches. The frame is made of aluminum. It feels cool to the touch and very solid.

Google has introduced two beautiful new colors this year:

1. Moonstone: This is a soft, silvery-grey color. It looks very futuristic and clean. It does not show fingerprints easily.

2. Jade: This is a light green color. It is very subtle and elegant. It looks different depending on how the light hits it.

Of course, you can also get it in the classic Obsidian (Black) if you prefer a traditional look.

3. The Displays: Bright, Big, and Beautiful

A foldable phone is all about the screens. You get two screens for the price of one. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has improved both of them significantly.

The Outer Screen (Cover Display)

The outer screen is the one you use when the phone is closed. On some foldables, this screen is too narrow and hard to type on. Google did not make that mistake.

• Size: The cover screen is 6.4 inches.

• Shape: It has a normal shape, just like a regular Pixel phone. You don’t have to cramp your fingers to type a message.

• Quality: It is an OLED panel. This means the colors are vibrant and the blacks are deep.

The best part about the outer screen is the bezels. The black borders around the screen are very thin. This makes the screen look modern and immersive. The brightness has also been boosted. It can reach a peak brightness of 3000 nits. This is incredibly bright. You can read a text message easily even if you are standing under direct sunlight at noon.

The Inner Screen (Main Display)

When you open the phone, you are greeted by a massive 8-inch display. This is the magic of the foldable. It is almost square in shape.

• Size: 8.0 inches. This is bigger than some small tablets.

• Resolution: It is very sharp (2076 x 2152 pixels). You cannot see individual pixels with your naked eye.

• Refresh Rate: Both screens have a 120Hz refresh rate. This means the screen updates 120 times per second. When you scroll through a web page or play a game, the motion looks incredibly smooth.

The inner screen also hits that 3000 nits brightness mark. Watching movies on this screen is a joy. The colors pop, and the HDR (High Dynamic Range) content looks stunning.

The Crease

Every foldable phone has a “crease.” This is the line down the middle where the screen folds. Is it still there on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold? Yes. However, it is much less noticeable than before. When you are looking at the screen directly, you almost can’t see it. You can feel it slightly if you run your finger over it, but after a few days of use, your brain learns to ignore it. It does not interfere with watching videos or reading.

4. Performance: The Power of Tensor G5

Inside the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the Google Tensor G5 chip. This is the engine that drives the car.

What is Tensor?

Most Android phones use chips made by a company called Qualcomm (Snapdragon). Google decided to design its own chips called “Tensor.” They did this because they wanted a chip that was specially made for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The previous Tensor chips (G1, G2, G3, G4) were good, but they had some problems. They were made by Samsung, and they sometimes got hot or used too much battery.

The TSMC Upgrade

For the Tensor G5, Google made a big switch. They moved production to TSMC. TSMC is the same factory that makes chips for Apple iPhones. This is a game-changer.

• Efficiency: The new chip is built on a “3-nanometer” process. In simple terms, this means the tiny parts inside the chip are packed closer together. This makes the chip faster and uses less electricity.

• Heat: The Pixel 10 Pro Fold stays cool. Even if you are playing a heavy game or recording a 4K video, the phone does not get uncomfortably hot.

Speed and Gaming

In daily use, the phone flies. Opening apps is instant. Switching between tasks is smooth. You can have two apps open side-by-side on the big screen, and the phone does not stutter.

For gamers, the news is good. The GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) in the Tensor G5 is much stronger. You can play graphic-intensive games like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile at high settings. It might not be the absolute fastest chip in the world (some Snapdragon chips are still slightly faster in raw numbers), but for 99% of users, it is more than enough.

AI Performance

This is where the Tensor G5 truly shines. It is designed to handle AI tasks. Features like live translation, voice recognition, and image editing happen very fast. The chip has a new TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) that is 60% more powerful for AI tasks than the previous model. This means your Google Assistant responds faster, and your photos get processed quicker.

5. The Cameras: Pro Photography in a Foldable

Cameras have always been a strong point for Pixel phones. However, foldable phones usually have worse cameras than normal phones because there isn’t enough space for big lenses. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold tries to bridge this gap.

The Camera Hardware

The phone has three main cameras on the back:

1. Main Camera (48MP): This is the primary lens. It takes 48-megapixel photos. It uses a technique called “pixel binning” to combine pixels and create a super-sharp 12-megapixel image. It has a fast aperture (f/1.7), which lets in a lot of light. This is great for night photography.

2. Ultra-Wide Camera (10.5MP): This lens allows you to capture a wider view. It is perfect for landscapes or big group photos. It has a 127-degree field of view.

3. Telephoto Camera (10.8MP): This is the zoom lens. It has a 5x optical zoom. This means you can zoom in 5 times without losing any quality. It also has “Super Res Zoom” up to 20x, which uses AI to clean up the image.

There are also two selfie cameras. One is on the outer screen, and one is on the inner screen. Both are 10MP.

Camera Coach

One of the coolest new features is called Camera Coach. This feature uses the Gemini AI to help you take better photos. Let’s say you are trying to take a picture of your dinner. You point the camera at the plate. The Camera Coach might pop up a small suggestion: “Try moving the camera higher for a flat-lay shot” or “The light is too dim, try moving the candle closer.” It guides you in real-time. It is like having a professional photographer standing next to you, giving you tips.

Video Boost

Recording video on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is fantastic. It supports 10-bit HDR video. This means the videos have billions of colors and look very realistic. If you record a video in a dark place, you can use Video Boost. You upload the video to Google’s cloud servers. There, powerful computers process the video to remove grain and fix the lighting. A few hours later, you get a stunning, movie-quality video back on your phone.

Foldable Camera Tricks

Because the phone folds, you can do things normal phones can’t.

• Rear Camera Selfies: You can open the phone and use the high-quality main cameras to take a selfie. You use the outer screen as a mirror to see yourself. This results in the best selfies you will ever take.

• Tabletop Mode: You can fold the phone halfway (like a laptop) and set it on a table. The bottom half of the screen becomes the controls, and the top half shows the camera view. This is perfect for taking group photos without a tripod. You just set the timer and run into the frame.

• Dual Screen Preview: When you take a photo of someone else, you can turn on the outer screen. This lets the person you are photographing see themselves. They can fix their hair or pose better before you snap the shot.

6. Software and AI: Android 16 and Gemini

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold runs on Android 16. This is the newest version of Google’s operating system. It is clean, fast, and easy to use.

Android 16 Features

Android 16 brings several improvements.

• Notification Summary: If you have a group chat with 100 unread messages, you don’t have to read them all. Android 16 uses AI to give you a short summary of what happened. “John and Sarah decided on pizza for dinner at 7 PM.”

• Customization: You can change the shape of your app icons and pick new color themes. It is very personalizable.

• Privacy: There are new privacy controls. You can easily see which apps are using your location or microphone and stop them with one tap.

Gemini: Your AI Assistant

The star of the show is Gemini. This is Google’s advanced AI. It is built deeply into the phone. You can talk to Gemini just like a person. You can ask it to plan a travel itinerary, write an email, or summarize a long article. On the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Gemini can do “multi-modal” tasks. This means it can understand text, voice, and images at the same time. You can take a photo of a broken bicycle part and ask Gemini, “How do I fix this?” Gemini will analyze the photo and find a YouTube video tutorial for you.

Magic Cue

A new feature called Magic Cue is very helpful. It proactively finds information for you. For example, if a friend texts you “Let’s meet at the new Italian place,” Magic Cue will automatically pop up a small card with the restaurant’s address, rating, and a button to book a table. You don’t have to search for it. It anticipates what you need.

Multitasking on the Big Screen

The big inner screen is great for multitasking.

• Split Screen: You can run two apps side-by-side. You can watch a YouTube video on the left while taking notes on the right.

• Drag and Drop: You can drag a photo from your Gallery app and drop it directly into an email. It works just like a computer.

• Taskbar: There is a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It holds your favorite apps. You can tap an icon to switch apps instantly.

7 Years of Updates

Google promises 7 years of software updates. This means your Pixel 10 Pro Fold will get new Android versions and security fixes until the year 2032. This is incredible support. You can keep this phone for a very long time, and it will stay fresh.

7. Battery Life and Charging

A big screen needs a big battery. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a 5,015 mAh battery. This is a significant increase over the previous model.

Real-World Battery Life

In real-world testing, the battery is very impressive.

• Light Use: If you just check emails and browse the web, the phone can last almost two days on a single charge.

• Heavy Use: If you play games, watch videos, and use the camera a lot, the phone will still last a full day. You will likely have 15-20% battery left when you go to bed.

The efficiency of the Tensor G5 chip helps a lot here. It doesn’t waste power when the phone is idle.

Charging Speed

The charging speed is decent, but not the fastest in the world.

• Wired Charging: It supports 30W wired charging. You can charge the phone from 0% to 50% in about 30 minutes. A full charge takes about 80-90 minutes.

• Wireless Charging: This is where things get exciting. The phone supports Qi2 wireless charging. Qi2 is a new standard that uses magnets. It works just like Apple’s MagSafe. You can snap a magnetic charger onto the back of the phone, and it aligns perfectly. This allows for faster and more efficient wireless charging (up to 15W).

The inclusion of magnets also opens up a world of accessories. You can buy magnetic car mounts, wallet stands, and tripod mounts that snap securely onto the back of your Pixel.

8. Comparison: Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. The Rivals

How does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold compare to other phones?

Vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold

If you own the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, should you upgrade?

• The Upgrade: The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a brighter screen, a much faster and cooler processor, better battery life, and IP68 water/dust resistance. The magnetic charging is also a nice bonus.

• The Verdict: If your Pixel 9 Pro Fold is working fine, you probably don’t need to upgrade. But if you want the durability of IP68 and the AI speed of Tensor G5, it is a worthy step up.

Vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung is the main competitor.

• Design: The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is wider. The front screen is more like a normal phone. The Samsung Z Fold 7 is usually narrower and taller. Most people find the Pixel’s shape more comfortable for typing.

• Software: Samsung has more “power user” features, like Samsung DeX (desktop mode). However, Google’s software is cleaner and has better AI features.

• Cameras: The Pixel generally takes better photos of moving subjects (like kids and pets) thanks to its shutter speed software. Samsung’s zoom is very good, but Pixel’s image processing is often preferred for natural colors.

9. Who is this Phone For?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is not for everyone. It is expensive, costing around $1,799. So, who should buy it?

1. ** The Multitasker:** If you are always doing two things at once, this phone is a dream. You can check your calendar and write an email simultaneously. It is a productivity beast.

2. The Traveler: Having a tablet-sized screen in your pocket is great for airplanes and trains. You can watch movies on a big screen without carrying a separate iPad or tablet.

3. The Tech Enthusiast: If you love having the latest and greatest technology, this is it. The folding screen feels futuristic, and the AI features are cutting-edge.

4. The Reader: The square-ish inner screen is perfect for reading e-books or comic books. It feels like holding a Kindle, but in color and connected to the internet.

It is not for you if:

• You want a small, light phone. It is still heavier than a regular phone.

• You are on a tight budget.

• You work in a very dirty environment (like construction) where the hinge might get damaged despite the improvements.

10. Conclusion: The Best Foldable Yet?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a triumph. It feels like a mature product. The experimental days are over. Google has figured out how to make a foldable phone that is durable, powerful, and easy to use.

The combination of the Tensor G5 chip, the IP68 rating, and the stunning 8-inch display makes it a joy to use every day. The cameras are excellent, bringing Pixel-quality photography to the foldable form factor. The addition of Qi2 magnetic charging is a cherry on top that adds convenience.

While the charging speed could be a little faster, and the price is still very high, these are minor complaints in an otherwise fantastic package.

If you have been waiting to buy a foldable phone because you were worried about durability or battery life, the wait is over. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold solves these problems. It is the best foldable phone Google has ever made, and arguably the best foldable phone on the market right now.

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