Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 7.0 in our rating, and the vivo X Fold3 Pro scores 8.0. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads in software support, while the vivo X Fold3 Pro is ahead in display, performance, camera and battery. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the newer phone, announced Aug 13, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Newer model Aug 13, 2024 vs Mar 26, 2024
- Thinner 10.5 mm vs 11.2 mm
- Satellite messaging
Why choose the vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Bigger battery 5,700 mAh vs 4,650 mAh
- Faster wired charging 100 W vs 21 W
- Bigger screen 8.03 inches vs 8 inches
- Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 2,700 nits
- Faster wireless charging 50 W vs 7.5 W
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
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Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Overall
7.0
8.0
Display
8.1
8.7
Performance
6.3
7.5
Camera
7.4
8.3
Battery
4.6
7.6
Design
8.0
8.0
Software support
9.2
3.5
Value for money
2.2
5.0 est.
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Size
8 inches
8.03 inches
Type
OLED, Super Actua Flex
OLED, E7 AMOLED
Resolution
2076 × 2152 px
2200 × 2480 px
Pixel density
373 ppi
412 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
4,500 nits
Protection
Ultra Thin Glass (inner), Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover)
Armor Glass (cover screen), ultra-thin glass (main screen)
Cover display
6.3-inch Actua OLED, 1080 x 2424, 422 ppi, 60-120Hz, up to 2,700 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
6.53-inch AMOLED (Q9 Plus), 2748 x 1172, 457 ppi, LTPO up to 120 Hz, 4500 nits local peak
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 750
RAM
16 GB
12 GB / 16 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 Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
10.5 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
10.8 MP, 5× optical
64 MP, 3× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@60
8K@30
Front camera
10 MP
32 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Capacity
4,650 mAh
5,700 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
21 W
100 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
50 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Dimensions
155.2 × 77.1 × 10.5 mm
159.96 × 72.55 × 11.2 mm
Thickness
10.5 mm
11.2 mm
Weight
257 g
236 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
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Back
Glass
Fiberglass
Water resistance
IPX8
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Under-display ultrasonic
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain
Eclipse Black, Solar White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
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
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
Interface
—
Funtouch OS 14
OS updates
7 years
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Security updates
7 years
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Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9 Pro Foldvivo X Fold3 Pro
Announced
Aug 13, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Released
Sep 4, 2024
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Status
Discontinued
Released
US launch price
$1,799
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