The Pixel 10 Pro Fold costs $1,799 and is the first foldable to achieve an IP68 ingress protection rating, offering both dust and water resistance. The IP68 rating reduces the risk of damage from particles, sand, and moisture, bringing foldable protection in line with traditional slab phones. Previous foldables often offered only water resistance (IPX8) and remained vulnerable to dust and debris. The device incorporates a remodeled hinge with a gearless, high-strength beam system made from spacecraft-grade materials and an interior redesign that allowed a larger 5,010mAh battery. Durability improvements address consumer concerns about longevity and premium pricing for foldables.
Did Google just pull off the impossible? At its Made by Google hardware event today, the company unveiled its new , a $1,799 foldable phone that's the first of its kind to feature an IP68 rating. Those two digits -- especially the first one -- are really important, whether you're a frequent beach goer or often find a pile of dust and debris when you pull your phone out of your pocket.
An IP68 rating represents the device's Ingress Protection code, a compliance standard for how well it can resist water and dust. While foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 have long offered water resistance (IPX8), their vulnerability to dust and small particles has made many consumers hesitant to commit -- especially at premium prices. That's why the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's IP68 rating is as noteworthy as it is.
An IP68 rating also puts the Pixel 10 Pro Fold in the same protection level as traditional slab phones -- it's quite the feat considering how difficult it is to design a device with moving parts that also withstand dust and debris. Google says the Pixel 10 Pro Fold features a remodeled hinge, with a gearless, high-strength beam system made from spacecraft-grade materials.
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