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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Catastrophically Fails Bend Test, Ends Up a Charred Mess

JerryRigEverything's durability test of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold resulted in the phone breaking and its battery catching fire, a first in his decade of phone testing. The phone bent at the antenna line, a recurring issue in Google's foldable Pixel phones, causing a short circuit. The battery's insulating layers were likely damaged during the bend, leading to a thermal reaction. iFixit suggests the battery fire isn't necessarily a design flaw, as damaged batteries can short circuit. Nelson advises against carrying an open Pixel 10 Pro Fold in a pocket due to its fragility. Previous Google Pixel phones have faced battery-related issues, prompting software updates to address overheating and stability. Google has not yet issued a response to the incident with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The test's unconventional bending likely contributed to the damage, but the severity was unexpected. Despite the dramatic outcome, it may not indicate a systemic design flaw in the phone.