Google's highly expected Pixel 10 Pro Fold is now official. This phone is the latest installment in Google's foldable phones catalogue.
So far, there are two book-style foldables from the Big G – the 2023 Pixel Fold and the 2024 Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The first Pixel Fold offered an uneven experience in both hardware and usability. With its thick bezels and a folding screen that struggled to stay fully open, it felt more like an early prototype than a polished device.
But just one generation later, its successor – the Pixel 9 Pro Fold – showed improvements in pretty much every aspect. It was (is) a proper rival to the popular Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, but no match for the brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was announced on August 20, 2025. Its official release will be delayed until October 9, as the company said.
Device family
Announcement
Market release
Google Pixel Fold
May 10, 2023
June 27, 2023
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
August 13, 2024
September 4, 2024
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
August 20, 2025
October 9, 2025
Price
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799, which means there is no price hike introduced by Google this year.
Pixel Fold model
256 GB of storage
512 GB of storage
1 TB
Pixel Fold
$1,799
$1,919
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1,799
$1,919
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
$1,799
$1,919
$2,149
Camera
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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes with a total of five cameras:
48 MP Main Camera: ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2" sensor size
10.5 MP Ultrawide Camera: ƒ/2.2 aperture, 127° field of view, 1/3.4" sensor size, autofocus with Macro Focus
10.8 MP Telephoto Camera: ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° field of view, 1/3.2" sensor size, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 20x
Front Camera (Outer Display): 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° field of view
Inner Camera (Foldable Display): 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° field of view
Video recording reaches 4K at 60 frames per second, complemented by features like Night Sight video and stabilization modes such as Cinematic Pan and Active Stabilization. The camera setup also allows for more creative options, including astrophotography timelapses, close-up macro footage, and 10-bit HDR capture.
Post-shoot adjustments lean heavily on Google's AI suite, with tools like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Pixel Studio designed to clean up, enhance, or completely rework images and videos after they are taken.
Storage
The previous two Google Pixel foldables came with the same two storage options – a base 256GB, and a higher-priced 512GB of storage.
This time around, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold also offers the terabyte option:
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB
Storage has become a complicated topic. Many now view 256GB as insufficient for a high-end flagship, yet at the same time, much of the content people consume comes from streaming services, where local storage plays a far smaller role.
But it inarguably matters if you want to take a lot of photos and videos, especially 4K video at 60FPS. Those videos can quickly fill up storage, so people who may be affected should consider the 512GB variant.
No expandable storage, of course, as is tradition for current-year flagships; meaning you won't be able to extend your storage with an SD card. So what you get is what you're stuck with, in terms of storage.
Design
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While last year's Pixel 9 Pro Fold was a significant design upgrade over the 2023 Pixel Fold, the new phone is not. This isn't bad news, as the current Pixel 9 Pro Fold is quite polished and unmistakably Google in terms of design.
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So for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, we get the same premium build quality, with flat, satin metal edges, Gorilla Glass Victus back, thin, even bezels around the folding display, and a square aspect ratio (when unfolded).
On the back of the phone we're be getting a similar large, metallic camera module, and built into the screens – the same cutout selfie cameras.
In terms of color options, these are the two to pick from:
Moonstone
Jade
As for weight – the Pixel 10 Pro Fold weighs 258 grams, a gram heavier than its predecessor, which is pretty good for a foldable, considering even some traditional phones like the iPhone 16 Pro Max weigh nearly 230 grams. In terms of size, the phone measures 155.2 mm tall and 76.3 mm wide (when folded), growing to 150.4 mm wide when opened.
Display
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes with a familiar, square folding screen. It remains 8 inches (diagonally) in size and with a 2152 x 2076 pixel resolution. Its cover screen is a 6.4-inch one.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Specs
Screen size (cover)
6.4 inches
Brightness (cover)
Up to 2000 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness)
Screen size (inner)
8 inches
Brightness (inner)
Up to 2000 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness)
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold receives a meaningful display upgrade, with brighter screens on both its inner and outer panels.
In terms of protection, the cover screen features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass for extra protection. Although screen protector could come in handy for a $1,799 device.
Battery
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The battery on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold grows to 5,015 mAh capacity, which is a substantial upgrade over its predecessor's 4,650 mAh cell.
In our battery testing of the 9 Pro Fold, it lasted 16 hours and 25 minutes of web browsing on a single charge, and 9 hours and 20 minutes of gaming on a single charge. So the Pixel 10 Pro Fold should be even better.
As for charging, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold brings 30W of wired charging and 15W of wireless charging, which is far from impressive in 2025, but it's better than the speeds on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Sadly, reverse-wireless charging is not expected for now.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold also supports Qi2, which will make MagSafe users happy.
Features and software
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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold runs on Android 16 out of the box. Owners of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will enjoy quick software updates, and according to Google – a promised 7 years of OS and security updates overall.
So this is a smartphone that will be able to stick with for quite a while, thanks to this promised long-term support.
Android 16 will bring increased privacy and security features, especially when it comes to user tracking for advertising purposes. Recent Android versions also bring some fantastic features built specifically for foldables like the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold – split-screen and windowed multitasking, an app dock, and more.
The only Pixel 10 in the US to retain physical SIM tray.
Early testing show that the Tensor G5 is not a powerhouse, so don't expect Snapdragon 8 Elite levels of might. That being said, the Tensor G5 should be more than "just OK" for 99% of users out there – it's just that it's not the most powerful silicon out there in 2025.
The Tensor G5 is built by TSMC, the world's largest contract foundry, using a more advanced 3nm process node (N3P) for better performance and energy efficiency. It also is heavy on AI, as this is Google's focus in recent years.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes with an IP68 rating, matching the dust and water resistance found in top-tier non-folding smartphones. This is a major upgrade from last year's Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which only had IPX8, meaning it was water-resistant but offered no official protection against dust. Google achieved this improvement by redesigning the hinge to be thinner, which not only helps block out particles but also makes the phone more comfortable to hold.
As reported earlier, Google will drop physical SIM card support for most Pixel 10 models in the US, including the standard Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The sole exception appears to be the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which retains a physical SIM slot in addition to eSIM.
Should you get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?
You should get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold if you're either a folding phone enthusiast or someone looking to get into this exciting form factor for the first time, and have a hard time picking a phone to upgrade to. Sure, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thin and powerful, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a nice phone with large battery and big, bright screens. It's just that you'll have to wait until October 9 to actually get it.
You should not get the Pixel 10 Pro Fold if you're already using a current-day foldable. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is not that much of an upgrade to justify spending a ton of money on it. Also, if you're into super-thin phones, maybe look somewhere else.
Sebastian, a veteran of a tech writer with over 15 years of experience in media and marketing, blends his lifelong fascination with writing and technology to provide valuable insights into the realm of mobile devices. Embracing the evolution from PCs to smartphones, he harbors a special appreciation for the Google Pixel line due to their superior camera capabilities. Known for his engaging storytelling style, sprinkled with rich literary and film references, Sebastian critically explores the impact of technology on society, while also perpetually seeking out the next great tech deal, making him a distinct and relatable voice in the tech world.
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