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Pixel 10 Pro Fold Sets Durability Benchmark With First IP68 Rating as Preorders and Deals Launch

Preorder incentives escalate for Google's first IP68-rated foldable ahead of its October release.

Pixel 10 in Indigo
Pixel 10 camera bar
Pixel 10 Pro in all shades
Comparing the designs of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Overview

  • Google set shipping for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL on August 28, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold slated for October 9.
  • Retailers and carriers are offering aggressive promos, including Best Buy trade-ins plus a $350 gift card, Amazon’s $300 gift card on Fold preorders, Google Store credit up to $350 through September 4, and Verizon carrying the Fold at launch with up to $1,000 off on Unlimited Ultimate.
  • In India, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is priced at Rs 1,72,999 versus Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 at Rs 1,74,999.
  • Hardware tradeoffs differ: Google’s Tensor G5 targets on‑device AI, early benchmarks report a multi‑core edge for Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Pixel adds IP68 ingress protection, a 5,015mAh battery, 30W wired charging, and 15W Qi2 wireless charging.
  • Google executives say there are no current plans for a Pixel flip clamshell or a new Pixel Tablet, signaling a tighter focus on phones and AI.