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Google’s Pixel 10 lineup has been off to a roaring start. The base model Pixel 10 is a handset we called “one of the best phones Google has ever made,” with its new telephoto camera, magnetic charging, and excellent hardware making it a superb value at $799. Meanwhile, both the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL have justified their higher prices with super versatile cameras, even nicer hardware, and better performance.
But what about Google’s most expensive Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold? I’ve spent about a week using Google’s latest foldable Pixel, and it’s been an interesting time so far.
On the one hand, there’s a lot about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold that Google has absolutely nailed. The screens look great, the hardware is top-notch, and Google’s version of Android 16 is shockingly well-optimized for the big 8-inch inner display.
I’ve enjoyed my time with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but there’s already one thing that’s bugging me, and I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to overlook it.
Are you going to buy the Pixel 10 Pro Fold? 22 votes Yes, I already placed my pre-order! 14 % Yes, I plan on picking it up soon. 5 % No, I bought another Pixel 10 model. 18 % No, I'm not interested in it at all. 64 %
My biggest complaint about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Joe Maring / Android Authority
That one thing is the camera system. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold features a triple-lens setup, comprising a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture, a 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 10.5MP ultrawide camera.
For some context, the primary and telephoto cameras use the same sensors as those on the base Pixel 10. They’re good cameras for a $799 smartphone, but on a phone that costs $1,799, they’ve consistently stood out to me as the Fold’s most significant compromise, even after just a week with the phone. I took some side-by-side photos with the non-folding Pixel 10 Pro so you can see the difference for yourself, and it’s not pretty.
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