Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Performance
83.594.0
Camera
94.496.2
Display
84.089.3
Battery
83.686.7
Build
80.590.2
Connectivity
74.885.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.776.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 features a compact build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G utilizes a foldable Dynamic AMOLED display, offering a larger 6.7-inch screen compared to the Pixel's 5.7-inch P-OLED.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 855, whereas the Z Flip 5G has the more advanced Snapdragon 865 5G+, providing improved processing capabilities.
- Both phones have strong camera systems, with the Pixel 4's 12.2 MP rear camera excelling in low-light conditions, while the Z Flip 5G offers versatility with a dual-camera setup, including an ultrawide lens.
- The Pixel 4's battery capacity is 2800 mAh, which is smaller than the Z Flip 5G's 3300 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, but the Z Flip 5G features Samsung's One UI 5 for a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2020, July 22
Announced
2019, October 15
2020, July 22
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-F707B (International); SM-F707U (USA); SM-F707U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-F707W (Canada); SM-F707N (South Korea); SM-F7070 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
5.7"
6.7"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 650
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
15W wired9W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
162 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
N/A
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
