Google Pixel Pixel 10 Pro Fold Moonstone 256GB

Finally, a foldable phone where the camera doesn't feel like an afterthought. It runs hot and heavy, but for multitasking and entertainment, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the best folding phone you can buy right now.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable that actually gets cameras right. You don't have to settle for mediocre photos just to carry a tablet in your pocket anymore. That 48MP main sensor, paired with Google's computational wizardry, produces shots that rival any slab phone I've tested this year. Combine that with a gorgeous inner screen that peaks at 3000 nits, and you've got a device that feels like a mini-cinema and a solid camera rolled into one.

But it's not all smooth sailing. This thing is heavy, and it runs warm during extended video calls. The split-screen gesture still feels a beat slower than Samsung's, and the outer 6.4-inch display, while perfectly usable, isn't as wide as some competitors. Still, if multitasking and all-day battery life are your jam, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a productivity beast that finally makes folding phones feel like the real deal.

What surprised me most is how the Tensor G5 and 16GB of RAM handle the big inner screen without a stutter. Even with two resource-hungry apps side by side, this phone flies. Benchmarks put it in the 95th percentile, and real-world use backs that up. But here's the catch: push it hard with video calls, and you'll feel the heat. Literally. Several owners report the phone gets toasty after 30 minutes of Meet or Zoom. It's not a dealbreaker for most, but if you're on back-to-back calls all day, keep a charger handy, because wireless charging at 15W won't refuel you fast enough during a quick break.

Prices range wildly from $1499 to $1880, so shop around. The $1499 deal from some retailers makes this a compelling buy, but if you're stuck paying close to $1880, you're entering premium territory that the Pixel software alone can't fully justify. At the low end, you're getting a foldable with a best-in-class camera, solid build, and Google's AI smarts that Samsung and Motorola can't match for the price. Just don't expect a free charger or lightning-fast wireless top-ups.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the obvious slab alternative if you need cooler thermals and the best video call quality, but you lose the big folding screen. For another foldable, the Motorola Razr 2025 is a fun flip phone that's lighter and cheaper, but its camera is no match and that tiny outer screen is a toy. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold slots right between them: it's the only device that gives you a massive, beautiful inner display and a camera system you'll actually want to use for more than quick snaps.

If you spend hours on video calls every day or absolutely need the S Pen and seamless multi-window gestures, stick with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or wait for its successor. The Pixel's thermals under call load and its slightly laggy split-screen just aren't on the same level yet.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the foldable I'd buy with my own money. It's not perfect, that overheating issue grates, and the split-screen gestures could use a polish, but the combination of that stunning inner screen, fantastic camera, and buttery Tensor G5 performance makes it the one to beat in 2025. If you've been waiting for a foldable that doesn't compromise on photography, your wait is over.