Pixel 10 Pro Fold battery and charging: Our test results
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold promised better battery life with a new chip and larger battery size, but came with a few surprises instead.
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Google’s foldable Pixel phones have never been known for great battery life — something we hoped would finally change with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and its larger battery capacity.
Unfortunately, after running our tests, we found that while there are some improvements, one major setback could seriously hurt the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s user experience.
Unfortunately, after running our tests, we found that while there are some improvements, one major setback could seriously hurt the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s user experience.
Does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold have better battery life?
In some ways, yes, but it really depends on how you intend to use it.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold features a 5,015 mAh battery, which is a 7.8% increase over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s 4,650 mAh capacity. That’s also significantly larger than the 4,400 mAh battery found in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold PhoneArena Battery and Charging Test Results: How does it compare?
In our Web Browsing and Video Streaming tests, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold delivered results that were on par with or slightly better than its predecessors and its main rival, the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
However, things take a sharp turn once gaming enters the picture. Google’s latest foldable lasted just 3 hours and 38 minutes in our Gaming test. At best, that's about half of the other phones listed above.
However, things take a sharp turn once gaming enters the picture. Google’s latest foldable lasted just 3 hours and 38 minutes in our Gaming test. At best, that's about half of the other phones listed above.
These results align perfectly with what we saw from the rest of the Pixel 10 series battery test results, all of which also saw a significant decrease in the Gaming battery life test.
How much battery capacity does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold have?
| Model | Battery Capacity |
|---|---|
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | 5,015 mAh |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | 4,650 mAh |
| Pixel Pro Fold | 4,821 mAh |
How fast does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold charge?
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold supports:
These are the same charging speeds that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold came with. However, Google has somehow made the Pixel 10 Pro Fold charge slightly faster, going from 1 hour and 39 minutes on the Pixel 9 Pro fold to 1 hour and 34 minutes.
- 21W wired charging
- 15W (Qi2 standard) magnetic wireless charging
These are the same charging speeds that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold came with. However, Google has somehow made the Pixel 10 Pro Fold charge slightly faster, going from 1 hour and 39 minutes on the Pixel 9 Pro fold to 1 hour and 34 minutes.
Does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold have wireless charging?
Yes, it supports 15W wireless charging over Qi2 (up from 7W on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold).
It’s also Qi2 compatible, meaning it can take advantage of more efficient charging and better alignment with compatible pads. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold includes built-in magnets for wireless charging alignment — similar to Apple’s MagSafe. These magnets work with Qi2-compatible accessories and Pixel’s new Pixelsnap cases to ensure proper positioning for maximum efficiency.
It’s also Qi2 compatible, meaning it can take advantage of more efficient charging and better alignment with compatible pads. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold includes built-in magnets for wireless charging alignment — similar to Apple’s MagSafe. These magnets work with Qi2-compatible accessories and Pixel’s new Pixelsnap cases to ensure proper positioning for maximum efficiency.
Does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold have reverse-wireless charging?
No, there’s no reverse wireless charging support on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. While this feature has been present on non-folding Pixel phones since the Pixel 5, Google hasn’t extended it to its foldables (yet).
What charger does the Pixel 10 Pro Fold use?
Like the rest of the Pixel 10 series, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold uses USB Power Delivery (USB PD) with PPS. That means it’s fully compatible with high-quality third-party chargers from brands like Anker, Ugreen, and Baseus.
Peak speeds are reached using Google’s 45W USB-C charger, sold separately. But any modern PD/PPS charger will deliver close to full performance. There are no proprietary cables, no unusual voltage requirements.
This standards-based approach sets Google apart from brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, and Motorola, which often lock their fastest charging speeds behind proprietary hardware.
This standards-based approach sets Google apart from brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, and Motorola, which often lock their fastest charging speeds behind proprietary hardware.
Google has also introduced a new wireless magnetic charging system called Pixelsnap, based on the Qi2 wireless charging standard. It allows accessories to magnetically snap onto the device for both charging and convenience. The system supports magnetic chargers with speeds of up to 25W, as well as accessories like the Pixelsnap Ring Stand, which doubles as a kickstand for hands-free viewing.
It’s similar to Apple’s MagSafe, but because it’s built on the open Qi2 standard, it’s compatible with a wider range of devices and accessories.
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