Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Leak Hints at Slimmer Design and IP68 Dust & Water Resistance

Highlights

• The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature a thinner hinge, making it more comfortable to hold.
• It will also get an IP68 Rating offering protection against dust and water submersion up to 1 meter.
• The phone will likely retain the 50MP + dual 12MP camera system from its predecessor.
• A global launch is expected on August 20.

Caption – Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold previously leaked image. (Image credit – OnLeaks/Android Headline)

Multiple leaks and rumours have already indicated that the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold will bring some big improvements, both in design and durability. Now, according to a new leak from AndroidHeadlines, we are learning about some possible design choices. Here’s what we know.

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Android Headlines report reveals that the upcoming foldable will feature a thinner hinge, making the device sleeker and more comfortable to hold. This change could help it better compete with rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.

But the standout upgrade here is its new IP68 rating, something no foldable phone has achieved before. Most foldables skip dust protection altogether, offering only water resistance with ratings like IPX8. If the Pixel 10 Pro Fold does indeed come with IP68, it will be the first foldable that’s both dust-tight and water-resistant.

The “6” stands for complete dust protection, and the “8” means it can survive being submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 is rumoured to offer IP48 protection, so Google could take the lead when it comes to rugged foldables.

Design-wise, leaked renders suggest the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will closely resemble the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The camera setup is also expected to stay largely the same with a 50MP Sony GN8 primary sensor and dual 12MP Samsung 3J1 lenses for telephoto and ultra-wide shots. Only slight changes are expected to the main sensor.

Google is likely to launch the Pixel 10 Pro Fold globally on August 20. If these leaks hold up, this could be the most durable and refined foldable Google has made yet.

FAQs

Q1. What design improvements are expected in the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

Answer. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature a thinner hinge, making the device sleeker and more comfortable to hold, helping it better compete with rivals like the Galaxy Z Fold7.

Q2. What makes the Pixel 10 Pro Fold stand out in terms of durability?

Answer. It could be the first foldable phone with an IP68 rating, offering complete dust protection and water resistance up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, unlike most foldables that only offer IPX8.

Q3. When is the Pixel 10 Pro Fold expected to launch, and what about its camera setup?

Answer. Google is likely to launch the Pixel 10 Pro Fold globally on August 20, and it’s expected to retain the 50MP Sony GN8 primary sensor with dual 12MP Samsung 3J1 lenses for telephoto and ultra-wide shots.

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