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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold underwent JerryRigEverything’s durability testing, showing mixed results compared to its predecessor. While the device avoided the catastrophic battery rupture seen in the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, it still failed the bend test. The phone broke cleanly at the antenna line, allowing the front and back panels to be ripped off by hand. Despite this structural failure, the new ceramic outer display demonstrated improved scratch resistance, holding up to Level 6 on the Mohs hardness scale before showing deep grooves at Level 7. Conversely, the rear composite fiber back scratched easily with a knife. The recurring breakage at the hinge area suggests persistent design flaws, despite overall durability enhancements. With Google typically redesigning Pixels every two to three years, experts anticipate a significant structural revamp is overdue to address these obvious weaknesses in the foldable lineup’s construction and long-term reliability.