Use generation-specific tempered glass on the cover screen, and keep the pre-installed protector on the inner screen. Google advises against removing it. The fingerprint reader is in the power button, so protectors don't affect unlocking.
Which Pixel Fold?
| Model | Design | Cover glass |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fold (2023) | Short, wide cover screen | Its own glass |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) | Taller cover screen | Its own glass |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold (2025) | Tall cover screen | Check the listing names it |
The first Pixel Fold was short and wide; the 9 Pro Fold switched to a taller, more phone-like shape. Their protectors are not interchangeable. The 10 Pro Fold looks similar to the 9 Pro Fold, but check the listing names your model before assuming anything carries over.
Inner screen protector
Google fits a protector to the folding display at the factory and tells owners not to remove it. If it bubbles, lifts or scratches, contact Google or an authorised repairer for a replacement rather than peeling it yourself. Never put glass on the folding screen.
Cover screen
A flat, ordinary phone screen, where tray-fitted glass works well. The fingerprint sensor is in the power button, so there's no in-display sensor to worry about.
Questions people ask
Can I remove the Pixel Fold inner screen protector?
Google advises against it. Have it replaced through Google or an authorised repairer if it wears.
Do Pixel 9 Pro Fold protectors fit the original Pixel Fold?
No. The original Pixel Fold has a shorter, wider shape.