Google’s brand new Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which went on sale last week, has been subjected to an extreme durability test. The test results suggest that the foldable may not be as durable as Google claims.
YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything subjected the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to his standard series of durability tests. While the foldable struggled in several of them, it was the bend test that ultimately killed the phone.
Although the hinge held firm, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold snapped along the antenna lines. Last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold also had the same weak points. However, what followed the break was unexpected.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s battery exploded, releasing a cloud of smoke. Although the YouTuber conducts the same bend test on every foldable phone, this marks the first time a battery has exploded during one.
It’s worth noting that this was an extreme durability test, and such a battery explosion is highly unlikely to occur under normal use.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 in the US, and will set you back by €1,899 in Europe.
