Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel Fold
Performance
73.081.1
Camera
57.157.1
Display
90.088.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
72.872.8
Overall
70.772.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a slightly larger 8.0-inch foldable LTPO OLED display with higher peak brightness of 2700 nits compared to the 7.6-inch foldable OLED of the Pixel Fold, which peaks at 1450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by the newer Google Tensor G4 chipset, offering enhanced processing capabilities over the Tensor G2 in the Pixel Fold.
- Both devices share a similar camera setup with 48 MP main sensors, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a higher resolution selfie camera at 10 MP versus 8 MP.
- The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a slightly smaller battery capacity at 4650 mAh compared to the 4821 mAh in the Pixel Fold, but both support wireless charging.
- Both phones run Android, with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launching with Android 14 and promising more major updates than the Pixel Fold, which originally shipped with Android 13.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, though the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel Fold
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2023, May 10
Announced
2024, August 13
2023, May 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
7.6"
Type
Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak)
Resolution
2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~373 ppi density)
1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density)
PPI
2076
1840
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Mali-G710 MP7
Memory
256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", PDAF
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom10.8 MP, f/2.2, 121˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.25µm
Front Camera
10 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAFCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmCover camera:9.5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4650 mAh
4821 mAh
Battery Details
4650 mAh
Li-Po 4821 mAh
Charging Details
21W wired7.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Wired, PD3.0Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mmFolded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm
Unfolded: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mmFolded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm
Weight
257 g
283 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain
Porcelain, Obsidian
Foldable
✓
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No