Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
The Google Pixel Fold scores 6.5 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 scores 7.1. The Google Pixel Fold leads in software support, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is ahead in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money. The Google Pixel Fold is the newer phone, announced May 10, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel Fold
- Bigger battery 4,821 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $1,799 vs $1,799.99
- Newer model May 10, 2023 vs Aug 10, 2022
- Thinner 12.1 mm vs 15.8 mm
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 21 W
- Faster wireless charging 15 W vs 7.5 W
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Lighter 263 g vs 283 g
- Higher-resolution video 8K@24 vs 4K@60
- 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 FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Overall
6.5
7.1
Display
7.5
8.4
Performance
5.8
6.4
Camera
7.4
7.9
Battery
4.5
4.9
Design
7.9
7.9
Software support
7.4
6.9
Value for money
1.5
2.7
Display
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Size
7.6 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1840 × 2208 px
1812 × 2176 px
Pixel density
380 ppi
373 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
—
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
1,450 nits
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Protection
Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer (inner); Gorilla Glass Victus (cover screen)
Gorilla Glass Victus+ (cover screen and back)
Cover display
5.8-inch OLED, 2092 x 1080, 408 PPI, up to 120Hz, up to 1,550 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2316 x 904, 48–120 Hz
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Process
5 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.85 GHz
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GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Adreno 730
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
10.8 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
8K@24
Front camera
9.5 MP
10 MP
Front video
4K@60
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Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Capacity
4,821 mAh
4,400 mAh
Wired charging
21 W
25 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Dimensions
139.7 × 79.5 × 12.1 mm
155.1 × 67.1 × 15.8 mm
Thickness
12.1 mm
15.8 mm
Weight
283 g
263 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IPX8
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
—
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain
Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 12L
Interface
—
One UI 4.1.1
OS updates
5 years
4 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel FoldSamsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Announced
May 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2022
Released
Jun 27, 2023
Aug 26, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,799
$1,799.99
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