Comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

The short verdict

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a larger foldable display, more RAM, and longer software support, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 offers S Pen stylus support and faster wired and wireless charging. Users who prioritize a larger screen, advanced camera features like Pixel Shift, and extended OS updates should choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Conversely, those who value stylus input, faster charging speeds, or the flexibility of dual physical SIM slots may prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

AI summary, written from the specifications on this page.

Specifications

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Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Body

Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2, folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminium frame; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2, folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminium frame
SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dimensions: Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm; Folded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm; Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm; Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
Weight: 257 g (9.07 oz); 253 g (8.92 oz)
Rating: IPX8 water resistant; IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Stylus: Not listed; S Pen support (sold separately)

Display

Main: Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits HBM / 2700 nits peak, 8.0", 2076 x 2152 pixels (~373 ppi); Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 7.6", 1812 x 2176 pixels
Cover: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 6.3", 1080 x 2424 pixels (~422 ppi); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 6.2", 904 x 2316 pixels

Platform

OS: Android 14, upgradable to 16, up to 7 major OS updates; Android 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6.1.1
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm); Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
GPU: Mali-G715 MC7; Adreno 740

Memory

Card slot: No; No
Internal: 256GB / 512GB, 16GB RAM (UFS 3.1); 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 12GB RAM (UFS 4.0)

Main Camera

Triple: 48 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 5x telephoto, OIS10.5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide; 50 MP, f/1.8, wide, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 3x telephoto, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide
Features: Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance; LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR; 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, HDR10+

Selfie camera

Inner: 10 MP, f/2.2; 4 MP, f/1.8, under-display
Cover: 10 MP, f/2.2; 10 MP, f/2.2
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes, stereo speakers; Yes, stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No; No

Comms

WLAN: 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; 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC; GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC: Yes; Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2; USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Features

Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB); Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Extras: Satellite SOS; Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 4650 mAh (non-removable); Dual-cell Li-Po 4400 mAh (non-removable)
Charging: 21W wired, 7.5W Qi wireless, bypass charging; 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Misc

Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain; Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Models: GGH2X, GC15S; SM-F946B, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460