Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold GA10093-US Moonstone 512GB

Google's foldable delivers a best-in-class display and clever AI, but that inner screen is a ticking time bomb. Wait for a durability fix or buy a Samsung instead.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the foldable that finally gets the screen right. That 8-inch Super Actua Flex display hits 3000 nits, so you can read in direct sunlight without squinting, and the 120Hz refresh on both panels makes every swipe feel liquid. But here's the rub: that gorgeous inner screen is a fragility lottery, and a 25th percentile user sentiment score tells you owners are spooked. If you're willing to roll the dice, you get Google's smartest AI features in a big, beautiful form factor; if not, this will feel like a $1,619 anxiety attack.

The Tensor G5 lands in the absolute top tier of our benchmarks—98th percentile is no joke—so apps launch fast and the phone never feels sluggish in day-to-day use. What surprised us is that some owners grumble about multitasking stumbles, which is weird for a chip paired with 16GB of RAM. For most people, this thing screams, but if you're the type who juggles three heavy apps at once, the real-world experience doesn't always match the spec sheet. Still, it's among the best you can buy right now for raw speed.

At $1,619 from Best Buy, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a hard sell when you can grab a Galaxy Z Fold 6 for less without the durability panic. The price spread up to $39,999 is just silly, but even the real-world cost feels steep for a phone that might break on you. Only pick this up if you're a die-hard Pixel fan who's comfortable gambling on that inner screen and wants the latest AI tricks above all else.

If you're shopping foldables, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the obvious rival. It's lighter, more durable in the real world, and its multitasking software is more polished—Samsung's been at this longer. The Pixel fights back with a brighter screen and smarter AI, but Samsung wins on reliability. For slab phones, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the non-folding Pixel 10 Pro give you better camera zoom and zero foldable anxiety, though you lose that tablet-sized screen. The Motorola Razr 2025 is a fun flip alternative if you just want a compact foldable without the bulk.

If you're looking for a durable foldable or the best possible camera zoom, this isn't it. Go get a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the non-folding Pixel 10 Pro instead. This is only for AI enthusiasts with a high tolerance for risk and a backup phone plan.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a beautiful piece of hardware with genuinely helpful AI, but we can't recommend it wholeheartedly when that inner screen might fail in a few months. If you're dead set on a large foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the safer bet. Wait for Google to sort out the durability kinks before you dive in.