Shocking durability Test: Pixel 10 Pro Fold Fails Spectacularly
What a twist! After a decade of testing smartphone durability, Zack Nelson from the well-known YouTube channel JerryRigEverything faced an unexpected situation. For the first time, he witnessed a phone explode during his rigorous tests.
This incident occurred while he was evaluating Google’s latest device, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Nelson put this new foldable phone through its paces just like he has done with countless other smartphones over the years.
A Rigorous Testing routine
Nelson's durability assessments cover various challenges, including scratching, scraping, burning, adn bending. regrettably for him and for Google, it was during the bending test that things took a turn for the worse.
Initially disappointed by how easily the Pixel 10 Pro Fold bent backward—despite Google's claims of it being “extremely durable”—Nelson noted that rather of breaking at its hinge as one might expect, it gave way along an antenna line. This was notably concerning since this same weak point had caused issues in previous models like the two earlier versions of Pixel Fold.
A Call-Out to Google
“It's quite bold to label the Pixel 10 pro Fold as ‘extremely durable’ at launch when they didn’t even change where they placed those antenna lines,” Nelson remarked. “This is an insult to tech fans everywhere.” He continued with frustration: “Surely hype up your product but don’t mislead peopel about its toughness if you haven’t made any improvements… This is hands down the weakest folding phone I’ve ever tested.”
The Unexpected Explosion
the situation escalated dramatically when suddenly—out of nowhere—the battery began to fizz and smoke. “This is definitely pushing limits,” Nelson acknowledged as smoke filled his workspace. “But keep in mind that I’ve subjected every major smartphone released in recent years to thes same tests.” He humorously warned viewers not to store an open Pixel 10 Pro Fold in their back pockets unless they wanted some serious trouble.
Advice for Future Models
Wrapping up his review on a constructive note, Nelson suggested that if Google decides to create another version of this foldable device in future releases, they should consider moving those antenna lines closer to where the hinge meets or perhaps rethink their design altogether. “Either way,” he added confidently with a grin on his face, “I’ll be right here next year ready to hold them accountable.”
A Look Back at Other Tests
If you're curious about how other foldables perform under pressure like this one did—or rather didn’t—check out Nelson’s earlier test featuring Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 from earlier this year.
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