Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review: Pixel Imperfect

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MrMobile reviews the Pixel 10 Pro Fold: first IP68 foldable and MagSafe Android, but recycled cameras and $1,800 price undermine the case.

  • Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable with IP68 dust-and-water resistance, enabled by a new gearless hinge.
  • PixelSnap (MagSafe-compatible) finally arrives on Android foldables, though wireless charging tops out at a slow 15W.
  • Cameras are nearly identical to last year’s Fold; MrMobile calls recycled optics unacceptable at a ~$1,800 price point.
  • Audio-video sync bug when recording Instagram Stories has been reported since the Pixel 9 Pro over a year ago and remains unfixed.
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 makes the Pixel 10 Pro Fold feel heavy and archaic by comparison, threatening its market relevance.
  • Software arrived undercooked: missing icon-theme toggle, inverted camera viewfinder, and Pixel Journal backup failures.
  • Battery (5,015 mAh) lasted 9 hours under heavy load and 12+ hours on a mixed day — adequate but not class-leading.
  • MrMobile will carry it over other large foldables due to software preference and MagSafe, but doubts broad appeal.

2025-10-08 · Watch on YouTube

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