Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this phone, the pixel experience in a foldable design is hard to beat!!

I love the form factor. It's super sleek and the fold is smooth. The crease isn't too bad on the inside either

Nice phone and works really well. First google phone

The phone is amazing!!!! Interface with all apps. Amazing Phone

Overall a good foldable device. I wish the battery life and camera were better for the price, but its serviceable.

My first next gen phone in over 10 years - I'm loving it so far but the battery life is a little concerning

Nice bright inner screen but not a lot different than the previous generation.

I think I'm like most people: I've been watching the folding phone phenomenon for the last few years, wondering when we'd get to a point where a foldable smartphone became something that made sense for more than just tech enthusiasts. Of course, that's not to say I don't consider myself a tech enthusiast–but given their less durable form factor, and given that most people still put cases on their phones (because life happens, and it does to our phones too), even for me I struggled to make the investment. And the investment is significant. I was recently in a Best Buy store ogling Samsung's most recent foldable and ultra thin phones. They are impressive, and I thought maybe this year would be the year. But after seeing reviews on overall durability less than ideal battery life, I thought I'd give it another year. But with Google's most recent Pixel 10 series phones, I got curious in their foldable. Curious because it's [allegedly] the first IP-68 foldable. Curious because instead of seemingly impossible thinness, Google outfitted the Fold with a 5015 mAh battery. Curious because the tradeoffs didn't seem so big…except for the price, of course. But in context, the price isn't that extreme. Hear me out. The best-in-the-business 8" tablet is maybe the iPad mini, which will set you back a cool $500. Most flagship smartphones are close to (if not more than) $1000. Mash those together, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's $1800 price tag doesn't seem so bad, does it? I read one review about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold that suggested the decision to purchase came down to how frequently you were going to use the inside screen… but think about how much, when using your phone (especially for folks getting older), you've wanted a screen that was just a little bigger. I know this isn't a typical phone review… talking about performance, specs and the like. But in reality, there aren't a lot of phones out there (say, over $700) that won't be decent all around performers with minimal shortcomings. Smartphones are getting really good. I would argue it would be difficult to spend at least $700 on a phone and be truly disappointed. I'm not suggesting any $700 smartphone is good for anyone, you have to stick to what is important to you, as different phones have different strengths…but smartphone reviews all pretty much sound the same anymore. That said, here are some quick thoughts on performance and specs of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but from a real-world use case perspective. The hinge is great, and whatever it means for a hinge to be 'gearless' seems to make for a good user experience. From a durability perspective, I don't have major concerns over any other foldable, as the Fold is stout and feels substantial; it's not too heavy but it doesn't feel easily breakable. (Side note, I agree with some reviewers' sentiments that the Jerry Rig Everything durability test on the Fold was an extreme case, and a video that seemed to be sensationalized and intentionally drummed up as clickbait; if you haven't seen it, go watch it and make your own decision.) The outside and inside screens are both great, the multitasking features are actually usable, and the speakers are phenomenal. And the battery life is also very, very good. And while I think I prefer Samsung's One UI interface more than stock Android, after about a week, I definitely see places where the stock experience outperforms other Android skins. Maybe this is more of a positive review for foldables in general than it is specifically for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold… but I think we're finally getting to a place where they are starting to make sense, at least to me. I get it. I also get that $1800 is a LOT to spend on a phone, even if it has some fancy features that make it more than a phone; those features have to make sense to the person buying the device. But I'll tell you, it's a great experience.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is not a case of simply paying a premium for a large foldable display and associated necessities. A significant list of trade-offs hampers the overall experience. I have been using Pixel phones exclusively since the first generation, though this is the first fold phone I’ve tried. Some noteworthy tradeoffs include: - Low-resolution ultrawide and telephoto sensors that more closely match the base Pixel 10 than the Pro versions. While Google’s post-processing magic smooths this over somewhat, I still found the lack of detail in zoomed shots *very* noticeable. - The selfie camera on the large screen is positioned in the corner, causing odd alignment during video calls/conferences. This can be somewhat mitigated by angling the phone. - The crease along the center of the large display is fairly visible, primarily due to the distortion of the displayed image, and secondarily due to changes in light reflection. Even worse is what feels like more of a chasm than a crease when scrolling/swiping horizontally. - While the maximum volume is surprisingly high, the speakers seem over-extended (even when well below the max volume), with very noticeable gravelly/scratchy distortion. I found this particularly noticeable with vocals in music. - Fingerprint unlocking through a sensor in the power button has been less convenient for me than under-display sensors. - The available cases have significant compromises. Many don’t protect the spine at all. Most (perhaps all I looked at) don’t offer any protection (such as a lip around the perimeter) for the large display, as this would interfere with folding. Instead of cases fitting like a glove, the ones I saw require adhesive strips for a secure connection (including the one I ended up buying). While the buttons are usually well protected, here at least the power button needs to remain uncovered for unlocking, and often cases leave all buttons uncovered. Yet the case I purchased (from a top brand) still has a decent amount of obstruction with accessing the power button. Working around this form factor in general seems like a major kludge. - Heavy weight. The battery is quite decent. I’m not a heavy phone user, but it easily manages a full day’s moderate use. Since the battery is balanced for drainage by a large screen, the phone manages a significant ‘standby’ time, which is more noticeable the less the phone is used. Google’s apps are well adapted to the large screen and manage a smooth transition when switching between the large folded screen and the standard screen. Other apps have mixed results. It reminds me of issues with using ultra-wide monitors or multi-monitor configurations on desktop PCs, and the mixed results you can get there (especially in games). Google continues its heavy push to AI integrations, and this has never been more in-your-face than with the Pixel 10 series. I felt inundated with disruptive pop-ups drawing my attention to AI features as I opened Google’s various apps for the first time. One of the coolest new features, ‘Ask Photos’, allows image editing through a textual prompt. Unfortunately, for reasons completely beyond me, Google has locked this feature behind a required permission to allow Google Photos to organize photos by similar faces. This strikes me as skeezy, or questionable at the very best, so my skepticism has me locked out of this feature. Beyond that, Google seems to have improved on earlier versions of its AI-powered editing features (such as magic erase), providing somewhat more realistic edits. This is the only Pixel 10 model that kept a physical SIM card slot, a feature I’m glad to have. Swapping SIM cards between phones is more convenient than swapping eSIMs through the cell service provider. Some MVNOs haven’t yet caught up with the times and don’t support eSIMs at all. While the industry will eventually fully migrate to eSIMs, I think this move was a bit premature on Google’s part. The introduction of the MagSafe-compatible Pixelsnap standard to the 10th generation line is quite nice, even if it feels a bit late on the catch-up. [ Conclusion ] I think you *really* have to have a good use case for the large folded screen to put up with the significant trade-offs that come with it (compared to other Pixel 10 models). The Pixel 10 lineup is mostly a minor iteration, with no real ‘must-haves’ standing out. This is a solid phone with quality construction. It remains a good photo-taking platform. I still appreciate the vanilla Android experience, being the first in line to get system updates, the generous 7-year update support, and having built-in access to quality tech support. This is a product I’d recommend to others.

This is a great phone! Screen is fantastic. Battery is great. Integration with all Google products is seamless. Switched over from Z Fold 6 and that was a breeze. I am missing some Settings from Samsung (eg; more options for Routines, simple wifi calling settings, etc.) Love the larger screen and getting used to it being a bit heavier.