Pixel 11 Pro Fold still doesn’t survive bend test, but at least it didn’t ‘explode’ this time [Video]

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold failed JerryRigEverything's bend test. The hinge held longer than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which catastrophically delaminated on camera last year, but the chassis still gave way under sustained pressure.

The improvement matters because Google is competing directly with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series, which has passed the same test consistently. A flagship foldable retailing above $1,700 that cannot survive a standardized durability benchmark is a liability, not a minor footnote.

The full video is worth watching for the scratch and burn test results, which tell a separate story about the display coating and frame material choices Google made this generation. The bend failure happens late in the run, and the path to it reveals exactly where the structural engineering falls short.