Comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The short verdict

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 offer distinct hardware experiences, with the Google model featuring a larger 8.0-inch display and advanced camera software, while the Samsung model provides a lighter build, dust resistance, faster charging, and options up to 1TB of storage. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and supports Android 17 out of the box, whereas the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold includes unique features like Satellite SOS and Ultra Wideband connectivity. Choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you prioritize a larger screen and specialized photography features, or opt for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 if you prefer a lighter device with superior charging speeds, higher storage capacities, and an IP48 dust-resistance rating.

AI summary, written from the specifications on this page.

Specifications

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Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; GSM / HSPA / 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 Ceramic 3, folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminium frame
SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM
Dimensions: Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm; Folded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm; Unfolded: 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm; Folded: 81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm
Weight: 257 g (9.07 oz); 201 g (7.09 oz)
Rating: IPX8 water resistant; IP48 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Main: Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits HBM / 2700 nits peak, 8.0", 2076 x 2152 pixels (~373 ppi); Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 7.6", 1848 x 2448 pixels (4:3)
Cover: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 6.3", 1080 x 2424 pixels (~422 ppi); Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3, 5.5", 1248 x 1972 pixels

Platform

OS: Android 14, upgradable to 16, up to 7 major OS updates; Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
Chipset: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
GPU: Mali-G715 MC7; Adreno 840

Memory

Card slot: No; No
Internal: 256GB / 512GB, 16GB RAM (UFS 3.1); 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 12GB / 16GB (1TB) RAM (UFS 4.X)

Main Camera

Triple: 48 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 5x telephoto, OIS10.5 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide; Not listed
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@30/60/120fps
Dual: Not listed; 50 MP, f/1.8, wide, OIS50 MP, f/1.9, ultrawide

Selfie camera

Inner: 10 MP, f/2.2; 10 MP, f/2.2, ultrawide
Cover: 10 MP, f/2.2; 10 MP, f/2.2, wide
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/7, tri-band
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD; 6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC; Not listed
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, Galaxy AI

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 4650 mAh (non-removable); Li-Ion 4800 mAh (non-removable)
Charging: 21W wired, 7.5W Qi wireless, bypass charging; 45W wired (63% in 30 min), 20W wireless