What the reviewers said
Android Central US
3.5/5Oct 27, 2025An iterative update with minor design changes; first IP68 foldable and Pixelsnap are highlights, but overall it feels run-of-the-mill, with weak GPU performance.
- First foldable with an IP68 rating
- Pixelsnap magnetic Qi2 charging works well
- Software is polished, Gemini unobtrusive
- Cheaper than other flagship foldables
- All-day battery life in testing
- Lacks some camera features found on Pixel 10 Pro/XL
- Tensor G5 GPU performance lags behind Qualcomm rivals
- Design nearly unchanged from predecessor
- Still limited to two apps on inner screen
Android Police US
8.5/10Staff pickOct 12, 2025Not the flashiest or lightest foldable, but its durable hinge, IP68 rating, big battery and software make it worth buying.
- Smooth, sturdy gearless hinge
- IP68 dust and water resistance
- Two-day battery life with large 5015mAh cell
- Excellent 8-inch internal display and larger 6.4-inch cover screen
- Strong camera results, especially in low light
- Heavy at 258g and slightly thicker
- Bulky compared to Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Expensive at $1,800
- Gaming performance trails Galaxy Z Fold 7
TechRadar UK
3.5/5Oct 8, 2025A solid Pixel foldable with durable build and polished software, but its high price and camera shortfalls versus Samsung make it hard to recommend.
- IP68 rating, a first for a foldable of this size
- Polished, refined Android software experience
- Useful AI tools like Camera Coach and call screening
- Pixelsnap magnetic charging opens accessory ecosystem
- Comfortable to hold; better battery life than rivals
- Very expensive, starting at $1,799
- Cameras lag behind Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Not thin or light compared with newer foldables
- Few features take advantage of the foldable design
Tech Advisor UK
4/5Oct 8, 2025A solid, durable foldable with IP68, bigger battery and magnets, but chunky design, weaker cameras and slower performance leave it trailing the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
- First foldable with IP68 dust and water resistance
- Bigger battery and faster charging
- Brighter inner and outer screens, up to 3000 nits
- Built-in Pixelsnap magnets
- Seven years of software updates
- Slower gaming performance than Snapdragon rivals
- Cameras identical to predecessor and outdated
- Chunky design and thick bezels
- Crease more noticeable than rivals
- Heavier and thicker than the previous model
The Verge US
8/10Oct 8, 2025A solid foldable upgrade thanks to IP68 dust and water resistance, though heavy, pricey, and with weaker cameras than the other Pixel 10 Pros.
- IP68 dust and water resistance, a first for a foldable
- Qi2 support with built-in magnets and ring stand
- Wider screen feels good for side-by-side apps
- Battery lasts a full day with moderate use
- Survived sand and saltwater mishap
- Heavy and chunky design
- Cameras weaker than other Pixel 10 Pro phones
- Expensive compared to regular phones
- Screen gets hot and dims in direct sunlight
- Saltwater not covered by IP68 rating
A fun, durable book-style foldable with a great hinge-era build and Qi2 magnets, but it lacks several Pixel 10 Pro features and costs too much for what it omits.
- Native Qi2 magnetic charging works well with MagSafe accessories
- IP68 rating, better than many folding rivals
- Bright, sharp, smooth 120Hz external and inner screens
- Easy split-screen multitasking with resizable app panes
- Solid battery life for a foldable
- Missing several Pro features found on Pixel 10 Pro
- Camera results less sharp and bright than Pixel 10 Pro
- Chunky and heavy next to Galaxy Z Fold7
- Gets warm under heavy loads, no vapor chamber
- Initial review unit had a microphone defect
Tom's Guide US
3.5/5Oct 8, 2025A versatile foldable with bright displays, IP68 durability, longer battery life and strong cameras, undercut by its thickness, weight and uneven AI and performance.
- Very bright inner and cover displays
- IP68 dust and water resistance, a first for foldables
- Longer battery life than Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Superb camera quality with 5x optical zoom
- $200 cheaper than Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Noticeably thicker and heavier than Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Magic Cue AI doesn't work consistently
- Relatively slow performance in graphics and transcoding
- Multitasking limited to two apps side by side
Verdicts, pros and cons are short summaries in our words of each publisher's review; scores are as the publisher gave them. Specs are taken from the reviews' spec boxes — where they differ, we show the value most of them give; price is the US launch price of the base model. Read the originals for the full picture.
