Google Pixel Pro Fold Review: Not Compatible!
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MKBHD reviews the Pixel 10 Pro Fold: a solid foldable held back by underpowered Tensor G5 and thick ergonomics at a $2,000 price point.
- Pixel and foldable are conceptually opposite: Pixels are software-value phones; foldables demand premium bleeding-edge hardware.
- New gearless hinge is smaller, enabling thinner bezels and directly enabling first-ever IP68 rating on a foldable.
- Battery life is a surprise strength: 6+ hours screen-on time closed, aided by extra internal space freed by the slimmer hinge.
- Tensor G5 chip is a letdown versus Snapdragon 8 Elite; paired with 16GB RAM to compensate for multitasking workloads.
- Pixel Snap (MagSafe-compatible magnets) ships across the entire Pixel 10 lineup, not just the Fold.
- Cover display bumps to 6.4 inches at 3,000 nits; cameras are half a step behind Pixel flagships with weak 10MP selfie cameras.
- At $2,000, thicker build and heavier weight lose out to newer ultra-thin foldables on ergonomics, which MKBHD ranks as the most important foldable attribute.
2025-10-08 · Watch on YouTube