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Pixel 10 Pro Fold Takes On Galaxy Z Fold 7 as Preorders Open With Big Incentives

Preorder incentives reach unusual levels, positioning Google’s IP68-rated foldable squarely against Samsung’s Z Fold 7.

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 unveiled the Pixel 10 lineup on August 20 and opened preorders, with the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL shipping August 28 and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold arriving October 9.
  • The Pixel 10 Pro Fold debuts as the first foldable with an IP68 rating and a 3nm Tensor G5 chip, pairing an 8-inch 3,000‑nit display and 5,015mAh battery with 30W wired and 15W Qi2 charging.
  • Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 counters with a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 200MP main camera, a 6.5‑inch cover screen, IP48 protection, and a 4,400mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
  • In India, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at Rs 1,72,999 versus Rs 1,74,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Google promises seven years of OS and security updates across the Pixel 10 series.
  • Best Buy is offering up to $760 in trade‑in savings plus a $350 gift card on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold through September 4, Amazon includes a $300 gift card with Fold preorders, and Verizon is the only carrier stocking the Fold at launch.