Google Pixel Fold
#278
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
#123Category Breakdown
Google Pixel Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance
81.188.3
Camera
57.158.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
61.566.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
72.876.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 both feature a 7.6-inch foldable display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Pixel Fold offers a slightly higher resolution at 1840 x 2208 pixels compared to the Z Fold5's 1812 x 2176 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel Fold is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, while the Z Fold5 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which may provide better efficiency and graphics performance.
- The Pixel Fold has a more versatile camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom, whereas the Z Fold5 features a 50 MP main sensor with 3x optical zoom but supports 8K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel Fold at 4821 mAh compared to the Z Fold5's 4400 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 25W.
- Both devices run Android 13, but the Pixel Fold promises up to five major Android upgrades, while the Z Fold5 is limited to four.
- Build quality is robust for both, with premium materials and water resistance, but the Z Fold5 is slightly lighter at 253g versus the Pixel Fold's 283g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2023, July 26
Announced
2023, May 10
2023, July 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.6"
7.6"
Type
Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density)
1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density)
PPI
1840
1812
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Adreno 740
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB 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), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom10.8 MP, f/2.2, 121˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.25µm
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
8 MP
4 MP
Front Camera Details
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
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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 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
4821 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4821 mAh
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD3.0Wireless
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mmFolded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm
Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mmFolded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
Weight
283 g
253 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Porcelain, Obsidian
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Foldable
✓
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 13, 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