Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: Missing Pro features

The magnet is The most exciting new feature in Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold for me. I was giddy with excitement when a book like this came out Foldable phone On my country MagSafe wireless car charger-no Third party magnetic case No annoying clamps needed. I was even able to open the phone, and while it was hanging into landscape orientation due to the weight of the second screen, it stayed stuck and gave me a much greater view of Google Maps.

the Pixel 10 Pro Fold And Google more broadly Pixel 10 series She is the only pioneer Android phones With a citizen Support Qi2 wireless chargingWhich means they can recharge magnetically just like MagSafe iPhones, allowing for faster and more efficient charging. It may not seem like a big deal, but little things like this can have a big impact on daily use.

Unfortunately, aside from the magnets and its foldable trick, this Pixel still doesn’t look quite as “professional” as its name suggests. It’s missing some key elements found on the actual Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s a good smartphone, but when you’re spending $1,799, you want to get the best bang for your buck.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold on a MagSafe wireless charger.

Photo: Julian Chocato

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Samsung has downsized its size significantly Galaxy Z Fold7 This summer, the main competition is the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and I hope Google follows suit. Phones get Slimmer than everAlthough you may not care for the ultra-thin candy bar phone Battery life is not amazingAny millimeter shaved from a foldable phone can make a huge difference in ease of use.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold doesn’t look like the device it originally was, but next to the Z Fold7, it feels more complicated to use. I still find it difficult to open sometimes (I wish there was a little lip), and I’m also not a fan of the asymmetrical design, with curved edges visible on the left near the hinge; Samsung phone looks more elegant.

The hardware looks better than ever, with a reliable hinge without gears and flex that I find easy to ignore. (If you’re interested, the Galaxy Z Fold7’s crease is a little less pronounced.) This is one of the few foldable phones that has a decent profile Dust and water resistance rating IP68It’s even better than what Samsung offers, so you can feel safe when using this phone in different environments like traditional smartphones. I dropped the phone when I was getting out of my car (on asphalt), and I only saw a few cracks in the aluminum frame. And while a lot of that is down to luck, these foldable phones are just that Not fragile As they were before. Google says the phone is capable of folding for 10 years, which helps allay long-term concerns.