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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold officially went on sale this week, and it already faces stiff competition from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. While Google isn't bringing a flashy redesign like Samsung this year, it rivals the Galaxy with quality-of-life features -- a couple of which are subtle but industry-firsts for the foldable market.
If you are ready to upgrade from a slab phone to a foldable one, now is the best time to do so. However, it can be confusing to make a decision when both Google and Samsung book-style foldables are so good this year.
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Having thoroughly tested both devices now, here's how the new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold compares to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, and which one is the best for you.
You should buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold if…
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1. You work in a dust-prone environment
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first book-style foldable to sport an IP68 rating, which means it is truly resistant against minute dust particles. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rated IP48 for dust and water resistance, so it is protected against solid particles bigger than 1 millimeter. Since dust particles are smaller than 1mm, there's no guarantee that a Z Fold 7 will do well against dust.
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