Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first foldable to get a much needed durability feature

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first coincidental phone with an IP68 rating
This would give it more dust resistance than other foldable
It may also have a slimmer hinge and a larger coverage screen than its predecessor

The best collapsible phones have come a long way in recent years, but they still track conventional handsets when it comes to dust resistance. However, that can change with the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

According to Android headlines, Google’s next foldable will have an IP68 assessment. It’s the same rating that you find on advanced handsets like Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro, which means the phone will be dustproof and water repellent to depths up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

It’s a pretty standard feature on the best Candybar phones, but it’s not something you find on any collapsible phones at this time, despite being usually among the most expensive phones you can buy.

For example, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 assessment, which means it has the same level of water resistance, but no dust resistance at all. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 performs a little better with an IP48 assessment, which means it is good for water resistance and has some dust resistance, but it is only protected from things that are greater than 1 mm.

So if this leak is accurate, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be the first collapsing phone that is properly protected from dust – although it is possible that another upcoming foldable, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, could turn it into that title as Samsung’s phone is likely to start the sooner.

A slimmer hinge and a larger screen

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Image Credit: Techradar / Zacharia Kelly)

In any case, this report also claims that Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will have a slimmer hinge than its predecessor, which will allow the phone as a whole to be thinner as well. They do not say how thin, but for reference, the Pixel 9 Pro fold is 5.1 mm thick when unfolded and 10.5 mm thick when folded.

In addition, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s cover screen will apparently be slightly larger at 6.4 inches (up from 6.3 inches on the current model).

This is all reassuring to hear because former Pixel 10 Pro -Fold leaks suggest that not much else may be improved. So at least if this latest information is correct, there may be some reasons to upgrade.

We may find out exactly what the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has to offer on August 20, as leaks suggest that it is when it will land, with the phone that is likely to be launched with the rest of the Google Pixel 10 series.

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