Samsung’s and Google’s flagship foldables target different users – here’s how to choose the one that best suits you.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold officially went on sale this fall, and it was welcomed with stiff competition from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. While Google doesn’t bring 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.
Having thoroughly tested both devices now, here’s how the latest 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…
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.
If you live in a place susceptible to dust or work in a dusty environment, the Google foldable will serve you better. It isn’t completely dustproof, per se, but you can get extra peace of mind when using it in those environments.
If you can’t wait for a foldable iPhone and want to switch to a book-style foldable this year, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the phone we recommend buying. While switching to a Samsung foldable is equally as easy or tedious, you’ll be able to retain your iPhone’s MagSafe-compatible accessories if you buy the Google foldable.
The Pixel 10 series comes with a new feature called PixelSnap. Think of it as MagSafe for Android, where you get magnets to attach a slew of accessories. The new tech is based on Qi2 standards and offers 15W wireless charging on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
