Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold smartphone caught fire during a bend test by JerryRigEverything

Blogger JerryRigEverything experienced his first ever smartphone fire during a test. While testing the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the device burst into flames right in the author’s hands.

First fire incident in the history of the channel

In a standard bend test, Jerry tried to bend the Pixel 10 Pro Fold backwards – and succeeded. At the same moment, the case started smoking and caught fire. According to the blogger, it’s the first time in years of testing that the phone has ignited or exploded.

According to the blogger, this is the first time in years that the phone has caught fire or exploded.

The footage in the video shows flames emerging from under the hinge. According to preliminary reports, the cause of the fire was battery damage: when deformed, the lithium-ion cell instantly overheats and ignites. The same reaction is possible in the event of a strong impact or fall.

What’s known about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was introduced in August 2025 with prices starting at $1,800. The model was the first foldable flagship with IP68-level dustproofing. The device was positioned as a more rugged and protected alternative to last year’s Pixel Fold, but a fire episode casts doubt on the design’s resistance to mechanical impact.