Google Pixel Fold
#278
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
#87Category Breakdown
Google Pixel Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Performance
81.190.1
Camera
57.159.3
Display
88.590.0
Battery
61.566.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
72.877.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel Fold features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame, weighing 283g, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is slightly lighter at 239g and utilizes Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for enhanced durability.
- Both devices have a 7.6" foldable display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Z Fold6 offers a higher peak brightness of 2600 nits compared to the Pixel's 1450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G2, while the Z Fold6 utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, providing potentially superior processing capabilities.
- The Pixel Fold's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, whereas the Z Fold6 has a 50 MP main sensor with additional features like 8K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Pixel at 4821mAh compared to the Z Fold6's 4400mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 25W.
- Both run on Android, with the Pixel offering up to 5 major upgrades and the Z Fold6 up to 7, along with Samsung's One UI for a tailored software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2024, July 10
Announced
2023, May 10
2024, July 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.6"
7.6"
Type
Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density)
1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density)
PPI
1840
1856
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 SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
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), 1/1.57", 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, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 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@60/120/240fps (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, QC2.0, 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: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mmFolded: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight
283 g
239 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
Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White
Foldable
✓
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMeSIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (SM-F9560)
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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 7 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