{
  "id": 2453079,
  "title": "Pixel 11 Pro Fold still doesn’t survive bend test, but at least it didn’t ‘explode’ this time [Video]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pixel-11-pro-fold-still-doesnt-survive-bend-test-but-at-least-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/21/pixel-11-pro-fold-still-doesnt-survive-bend-test-but-at-least-it-didnt-explode-this-time-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pixel 11 Pro Fold underwent the standard durability test conducted by JerryRigEverything, and while it performed better than in previous years, Google still has improvements to make. Google's foldable devices have yet to pass the bend test without breaking, but last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold broke during the test, with its battery rupturing, which is an extremely rare occurrence. This year, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold broke at the antenna line, similar to all other models, despite Google enhancing overall durability. The ceramic outer display displayed no scratches at Level 6 on the Moh's hardness scale, which is higher than most phones, but there were still noticeable grooves at Level 7. The back \"glass composite fiber\" proved to be more like sturdy plastic, easily scratched by a knife. The bend test involved ripping the phone apart using hands without any tools; the front panel popped off easily, and the back panel was remarkably simple to rip off. With Google promising new redesigns every \"2-3 years,\" a significant overhaul seems necessary, and there are clear areas that require improvement.",
  "summary": "The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has gone through the typical torture test of JerryRigEverything and, while it faired better than last year, Google still has work to do.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "There's one big reason I'll choose the Pixel 11 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Z Fold 8",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/theres-one-big-reason-ill-choose-the-pixel-11-pro-fold-over-the",
        "published": "2026-08-21T15:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}