Rumor has it that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may be the inaugural foldable device to feature an IP68 rating.
What you need to know:
– The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is said to become sleeker and more robust with genuine dust and water resistance.
– If the leaks prove accurate, this could mark the first flexible phone to achieve complete dustproofing and splash protection.
– There are indications that Google is redesigning the hinge to reduce some bezel bulk and accommodate a slightly larger outer display.
Recent leaks suggest a more streamlined appearance for Google’s upcoming foldable device, potentially named the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. However, it’s not just about reducing size—it’s also anticipated to receive a durability enhancement, promising improved protection against dust and water compared to the previous model or any other foldables in existence.
Building on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the next-generation variant might reach a significant achievement—an IP68 rating, according to a new report from Android Headlines. If this is accurate, it would be the first foldable to fully exclude dust and withstand splashes, which is a noteworthy accomplishment.
For those interested, IP ratings are explained as follows: the first digit indicates a device’s dustproof capability, while the second denotes its water resistance.
The hidden truth about foldables:
Most popular foldables to date—like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold—only held an IPX8 rating, meaning they excel in water resistance but lack official dustproof status.
Currently, Samsung reigns supreme in the foldable durability arena, with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 boasting IP48 ratings. However, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 targeting an IP68 rating set to release in July, Samsung may outpace Google, since the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to debut in August.
Durability is not the sole advancement in play. Google is also refining the hinge of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This adjustment is expected to lessen the bezel around it and create space for a marginally larger outer display (6.4 inches as opposed to 6.3). The outcome is a sleeker design that not only feels improved in your hand but also positions it competitively alongside Samsung’s Fold 7.
Google appears less focused on creating the thinnest foldable, yet the Pixel 10 Pro Fold should still be visibly slimmer than last year’s version, and tougher as well. Thus, even if it doesn’t set new records, it looks to be a significant advancement.
