Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold scores 7.3 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 7.5. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold leads in camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is ahead in performance, battery and value for money. The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the newer phone, announced Aug 12, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
- Bigger battery 4,806 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Bigger screen 8 inches vs 7.6 inches
- Brighter screen 3,600 nits vs 3,000 nits
- Lower launch price $1,899 vs $1,899.99
- Newer model Aug 12, 2026 vs Jul 22, 2026
- Faster wireless charging 25 W vs 20 W
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 30 W
- Lighter 201 g vs 239 g
- Thinner 9.7 mm vs 10.1 mm
- Higher-resolution video 8K@30 vs 4K@60
- Higher screen resolution 1848 × 2448 px vs 2076 × 2152 px
- Sharper display 403 ppi vs 372 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Overall
7.3
7.5
Display
8.4
8.4
Performance
7.9
9.0
Camera
7.9
7.0
Battery
5.7
6.1
Design
8.3
8.4
Value for money
4.5
4.9
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Size
8 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua Flex
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2076 × 2152 px
1848 × 2448 px
Pixel density
372 ppi
403 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
3,600 nits
3,000 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+
Protection
Ultra-durable glass ceramic (cover screen), Ultra Thin Glass (inner screen)
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 (cover screen), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (back)
Cover display
6.5-inch Super Actua OLED, 1080 x 2342, 399 ppi, 1-120 Hz, up to 3600 nits peak
5.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1248 x 1972, 428 ppi, 1-120 Hz, up to 3,000 nits
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Process
3 nm
3 nm
Max CPU clock
4.11 GHz
4.74 GHz
GPU
PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
Adreno 840
RAM
16 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.56"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
10.5 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
10.8 MP, 5× optical
—
Optical zoom
5×
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
4K@60
8K@30
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Capacity
4,806 mAh
4,800 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
45 W
Wireless charging
25 W
20 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Dimensions
155.2 × 76 × 10.1 mm
123.9 × 81.9 × 9.7 mm
Thickness
10.1 mm
9.7 mm
Weight
239 g
201 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Fiberglass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
—
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Olive, Obsidian
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
6.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
OS at launch
Android 17
Android 17
Interface
—
One UI 9
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 11 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Announced
Aug 12, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
Released
Aug 20, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$1,899
$1,899.99
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