Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets thinner hinge and IP68 dust protection

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets a smaller hinge and IP68 rating. Here's what we know about the hinge, display, and release date. The post Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets thinner hinge and IP68 dust protection appeared first on Phandroid.

Jun 24, 2025 - 12:30

Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets thinner hinge and IP68 dust protection

In an exclusive report from Android Headlines, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is confirmed to be getting a major design tweak this year. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will feature a thinner hinge, which not only improves the feel in hand but also makes the device slimmer overall.

Thanks to this change, Google has managed to increase the size of the outer display without enlarging the phone itself. The cover screen grows from 6.3 inches to 6.4 inches, while keeping the same physical footprint as last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold. That makes it even larger than the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, a shift from last year where all three models shared the same screen size.

Another big upgrade is the addition of full IP68 water and dust resistance. This will be the first foldable to launch with that level of protection. Most foldables, like Samsung’s current models, only offer IP48, which means limited dust protection. The OPPO Find N5 manages IPX8 and IPX9 ratings, but those still don’t cover dust.

With IP68, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be fully dust-tight and capable of surviving immersion in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes. That puts it ahead of most foldables when it comes to durability, especially in environments where dirt and moisture are common threats.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be officially announced on August 20 and released on August 28, launching alongside the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup.

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