Google's latest foldable phone sets a new standard as the first to incorporate this crucial technology
Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold Pioneers Foldable Hinge Dust Resistance
The forthcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is set to redefine engineering excellence in the realm of foldable devices. A series of rumours and reports suggest that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will feature a fully dust-resistant hinge, a first for foldable phones.
The hinge of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is rumoured to be engineered with a new gearless design, reportedly twice as durable as the one on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and designed to handle over a decade of folding. This robust hinge is made from high-grade aluminium alloy, engineered to be completely sealed against dust and water ingress.
The entire device, including the hinge area, has been given an IP68 rating, offering the same dust and water resistance standards as the other Pixel 10 phones. This means the foldable can withstand submersion and prevent any dust particles from entering. In contrast, most other foldable devices have struggled with dust resistance, with no other manufacturer achieving a full dust sealing to this degree.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold's durability and the use of a TSMC-made Tensor G5 processor could set it apart from previous Pixel devices. The new hinge for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is rumoured to be as airtight as the International Space Station.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold's teaser suggests that something new and exciting is happening with its folding nature. The Google Pixel 10 series will be unveiled in less than a week, and for more news and information on Google's upcoming phones, check out our Ultimate Guide.
It's worth noting that Google has been using gearless hinges in its Pixel Fold phones for the last two years. However, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's hinge is rumoured to be fully dust-resistant, with an IP68 rating. If Google delivers a foldable phone with IP68 ingress protection, it could cement the Pixel 10 series as being on another plane of existence from the rest of the Pixel series.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was recently released without any improvement in dust resistance, offering only an IP48 rating that blocks dust particles larger than 1mm but not fine dust. This could make the Pixel 10 Pro Fold a game-changer in the foldable phone market.
[1] Source: TechRadar [2] Source: Android Central [3] Source: Phone Arena [4] Source: The Verge
The hinge of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, engineered to be dust-resistant, is rumored to set a new standard among foldable phones. This robust hinge, made from high-grade aluminium alloy, is designed to prevent any dust particles from entering, thanks to an IP68 rating similar to that of the other Pixel 10 devices.
In comparison, the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers only an IP48 rating, failing to address the issue of fine dust resistance, which could make the Pixel 10 Pro Fold a significant advancement in the foldable phone market.
[1] Sources: TechRadar, Android Central, Phone Arena, The Verge
