Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review 2025

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold confuses me. The latest foldable phone from Google adds many new AI features, including Magic Cue, Ask Photos and more, but it still manages to feel outdated due to its design. Still, after testing the device, I found some standout software features that make it a great choice for budding photographers and multitaskers who need to work on the go.

I tested this new Pixel phone across its design, performance and cameras over the course of three weeks to learn more about Google’s latest booklet-style foldable phone. In my Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review below I detail what’s new in its design and performance—and what could be better.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Design

Frankly, Behind The Competition

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold retains the same dimensions and design as its predecessor, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold; it looks exactly the same. Thinner bezels around the edge of the phone increase the display just a hair, though. If there’s one thing Google should change about the phone’s design, it’s the coating. Without a case, the device slides off most surfaces and feels very slippery in my hand. Despite many, many accidental drops, the phone has remained unmarked and without scratches, in part thanks to an upgraded anti-impact film.

It also now features an IP68 waterproof rating in case of any water accidents, which is useful for, say, taking your phone to the beach. But the phone does have another large issue: It’s still heavy and bulky, especially compared to the other major foldable on the market, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. If you’re a dedicated Pixel fan, odds are you won’t mind it, but after testing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, I can’t go back to such a bulky foldable phone. A bulky camera plateau doesn’t help, either.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Performance

Some Mixed Feelings

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was built to be a multitasking device, and you can game, stream and work on this device with ease. Instead of using my work laptop, I used the phone to write three of my most recent stories and noted that it was speedy and responsive for most needs. One of my biggest concerns is that Google removed the software for testing CPU benchmarking, a historic trend for this phone. In theory, the Google Tensor G5 processor should reflect similar numbers I benchmarked on the Google Pixel 10 Pro because it’s the same chip. I suspect it’s by design; it’s the weakest chip on a flagship phone I’ve tested all year. While I would use it as my main working device, I wouldn’t play power-hungry mobile games and use the heaviest applications on it.

That same chip powers a multitude of AI features in this phone, and that’s where I found it most appealing. I used it to prompt Google Gemini regularly; the AI quickly responded. There’s also a new AI feature called Magic Cue, which is a background AI software designed to help you find information as needed. I struggled to tell when I used it, but in testing, I feel that’s what made it functional. If you can’t tell Magic Cue is on, then odds are that it’s doing its job of being a useful background software.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold also now offers a full drag and drop integration. You can move a file, image or text blurb from one split-screen window to the other without the need to copy and paste or download. I experienced some minor issues dragging some language from Google Docs and dropping it into a Gmail draft. I suspect this was operator error, but it’s something to keep in mind that it’s not fully foolproof yet. I expect it to improve as Google enhances this new multitasking feature.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Cameras

Not All Google Pixel Photo Features Included

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold cameras are somewhat puzzling. While the Google Pixel 10 Pro gets the AI-enhanced Pro Res Zoom 100x, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold does not offer this camera. I found I didn’t miss it, if only because Google’s cameras are impressive as they stand. Admittedly, I also am not the target audience for that specific lens; if you like to take zoom images, this could be a problem. It can zoom up to 20x, which somewhat offsets the lack of this AI-based 100x zoom, though.

One new addition to the camera is what Google calls Instant View. When your phone is unfolded and you take a picture, the image appears in the left-hand window so you can preview it. I found it to be a thoughtful addition that helped improve my on-the-fly photographs. It’s also great for those who may not be as confident in capturing social-worthy images, which also leads to the next included feature—Camera Coach. Camera Coach is exactly what it sounds like: You share the intended image with the AI, and it suggests and then walks you through different angles, zooms and more to help you capture better photographs. Yes, the cameras take detailed images, but if you’re not quite sure how to enhance your photography skills, Camera Coach, combined with Instant View, makes for a game-changing pairing. You don’t need to use it, but I found it fun for experimenting with new photo styles.

And, as usual, image details look excellent, but it’s important to note that the lenses are a hair weaker than its sibling, the Google Pixel 10 Pro. One new feature, Ask Photos was a fun addition to the AI-based camera extras. For those who may be skeptical about editing photographs, Ask Photos allows you to edit the photograph using text or voice prompts. In a sample photo of my cat snuggled under a blanket above, I used the feature to add a silly hat, a pair of sunglasses and a beach background. You can choose to select from four provided options, or you can ask the AI to edit again. It’s borderline addictive fun, but it’s not completely foolproof. Peek at the images reflecting back in my cat’s sunglasses: can you spot what’s out of place?

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Verdict

Built For Multitaskers And Beginner Photographers

If you’re coming from the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I recommend skipping the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold because most of the hardware is the same. That said, if you’re considering the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold as your first foldable or coming from the first-gen Google Pixel Fold, it’s a great device. For multitaskers, extras like drag and drop can help you streamline your workflow, which I found helpful. Built-in AI software like Magic Cue also makes the experience all the more seamless and worker-friendly.

That said, those who don’t use a phone to multitask work tasks quite so often, or those who aren’t seeking advice on photography, may be disenchanted with the device. There’s also the matter of cost: If you’re mindful of spending, plan to weigh spending a minimum of $1,800 on this device. Heavy gamers should also look for a phone elsewhere. But if you’re unsure how to improve your photography skills, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is built for users who want to take better shots, but may not know where to start, thanks to Camera Coach and Instant View.

How I Tested The Google Pixel 10 Pro

I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold as my main device for over three weeks. I took calls, snapped photographs of various subjects, sent messages and more. I noted how it made my hands and wrists feel with long periods of use both folded and unfolded.

Because many of the upgrades are focused on the software side this year, I rigorously tested the phone’s new AI offerings. I reviewed the latest features like Magic Cue, drag and drop and more to see how these worked in real-world applications.

Many new AI features came to the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and so I took plenty of photos. My testing was twofold. For some images, I simply uploaded to my PC and reviewed the images on my 27-inch monitor to consider how the phone’s post-processing captured colors and details. I particularly used this for Best Take and Add Me to check how the AI software handled small details like shadowing and fine lines. For others, I used them as my test images for AI-based software, including Ask Photos.

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• Consumer tech and electronics editor Rebecca Isaacs has been involved in tech journalism for more than six years. She has done deep dives into various Android ecosystems across multiple Android phones, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7the Google Pixel 10 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Google Pixel 8. Most recently, she tested and reviewed the best Android phones and the best Samsung phones.
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• For this story, she tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the course of three weeks.
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