Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
#430Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
57.155.5
Display
90.088.5
Battery
61.566.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
70.770.7
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ and a similar aluminum frame, both offering durability.
- The Pixel's 8.0-inch LTPO OLED display provides higher peak brightness at 2700 nits compared to the Z Fold4's 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 1200 nits, although both support 120Hz refresh rates and HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G4, while the Z Fold4 utilizes the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, with both offering ample RAM and storage options.
- Camera capabilities on the Pixel include a 48 MP main sensor with advanced optical zoom, whereas the Z Fold4 features a 50 MP main sensor with 8K video recording.
- The Pixel's battery capacity is slightly larger at 4650 mAh compared to the Z Fold4's 4400 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 25W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 14 with extensive upgrade support, while the Z Fold4 operates on Android 12L with fewer major updates planned.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2022, August 10
Announced
2024, August 13
2022, August 10
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 5G
Display
Size
8"
7.6"
Type
Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~373 ppi density)
1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density)
PPI
2076
1812
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 730
Memory
256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 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
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Front Camera
10 MP
4 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
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under displayCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4650 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
4650 mAh
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Charging Details
21W wired7.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
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: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mmFolded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm
Weight
257 g
263 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
Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy
Foldable
✓
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 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, dual-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 12L, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 12L, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
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