Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak says it will have IP68 rating before Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 July 9 launch
We are less than a month away from the launch of Google's Pixel 10 series, but that hasn't stopped the rumour mill from giving us a fair idea of what to expect from the upcoming devices. Yes, devices — as four phones are expected to launch in the series: Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold. In the latest development, details about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's durability have surfaced. Back in March, an Android Headlines report gave us our first look at how the phone might look. And now, information related to the phone's hinge and durability has leaked.advertisementAccording to a new report by Android Headlines, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is said to feature a thinner hinge. A thinner hinge, in turn, would allow Google to reduce the bezel size and fit in a larger display compared to the current 6.3-inch panel on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The report suggests that the 10 Pro Fold will come with a 6.4-inch cover screen. For context, this would make it 0.1-inch larger than what we see on the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro Fold, and even the upcoming Pixel 10 and 10 Pro — both of which are rumoured to feature 6.3-inch displays.Interestingly, it's not just the cover screen that may get a size bump due to the thinner hinge. The overall footprint of the phone is also expected to be slimmer. While the renders of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold show a design strikingly similar to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the actual dimensions could be slightly different, if these leaks are to be believed. For reference, the Pixel 9 Pro is just 5.4mm thick when unfolded and 10.5mm when folded, with a weight of 257 grams. Based on the leaks, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold could be slimmer and lighter than its predecessor.advertisement
As for durability, the report also mentions that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may come with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Now, this might not sound like a big deal, considering most candybar-style phones — whether flagship or mid-range — have had IP68 ratings for a while. But foldables haven't quite reached that level. In fact, the best dust and water resistance rating on any foldable today is on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, which feature an IP48 rating. The '4' in IP48 means that Samsung's foldables are protected from dust particles larger than 1mm.An IP68 rating, however, would mean protection against dust as well as water immersion in up to 1.5 metres of water for 30 minutes — putting it on par with standard flagship phones like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro.That said, while it all sounds promising — that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold may gain an IP68 rating — rumours suggest Samsung may beat Google to the punch, as the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also expected to feature an IP68 rating. Whether that happens or not remains to be seen.The Google Pixel 10 series is set to be unveiled on August 28, followed by an announcement on August 20.- Ends
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