Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 scores 7.4. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 leads in performance, camera and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cost $100.99 less ($1,799 vs $1,899.99). The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Bigger battery 4,650 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Bigger screen 8 inches vs 7.6 inches
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Brighter screen 2,700 nits vs 2,600 nits
- Better water resistance IPX8 vs IP48
- Lower launch price $1,799 vs $1,899.99
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 21 W
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Lighter 239 g vs 257 g
- Sharper display 374 ppi vs 373 ppi
- Faster storage type UFS 4.0 vs UFS 3.1
- Reverse wireless charging
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Overall
7.0
7.4
Display
8.1
8.1
Performance
6.3
7.4
Camera
7.4
7.7
Battery
4.6
4.5
Design
8.0
8.1
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
2.2
2.8
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Size
8 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua Flex
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2076 × 2152 px
1856 × 2160 px
Pixel density
373 ppi
374 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
2,600 nits
Protection
Ultra Thin Glass (inner), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Cover display
6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080 x 2424, 422 ppi, 60-120Hz, up to 2,700 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968 x 2376, 410 ppi, 1-120Hz
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.39 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 750
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
10.5 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10.8 MP, 5× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@60
—
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Capacity
4,650 mAh
4,400 mAh
Wired charging
21 W
25 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
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Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Dimensions
155.2 × 77.1 × 10.5 mm
153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm
Thickness
10.5 mm
12.1 mm
Weight
257 g
239 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IPX8
IP48
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain
Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
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IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
—
One UI 6.1.1
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
Released
Sep 4, 2024
Jul 24, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,799
$1,899.99
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