Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 vs Google Pixel Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 scores 7.1 in our rating, and the Google Pixel Fold scores 6.5. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 leads in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money, while the Google Pixel Fold is ahead in software support. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is the newer phone, announced Jul 26, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 21 W
- Brighter screen 1,750 nits vs 1,450 nits
- Newer model Jul 26, 2023 vs May 10, 2023
- Faster wireless charging 15 W vs 7.5 W
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB vs 256 GB / 512 GB
- Lighter 253 g vs 283 g
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
- Thinner 12.1 mm vs 13.4 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1840 × 2208 px vs 1812 × 2176 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Overall
7.1
6.5
Display
7.7
7.5
Performance
6.8
5.8
Camera
8.0
7.4
Battery
4.9
4.5
Design
7.9
7.9
Software support
6.9
7.4
Value for money
2.7
1.5
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Size
7.6 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED
Resolution
1812 × 2176 px
1840 × 2208 px
Pixel density
374 ppi
380 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
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Peak brightness
1,750 nits
1,450 nits
HDR
HDR10+
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (cover screen and back)
Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic layer (inner); Gorilla Glass Victus (cover screen)
Cover display
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2316 x 904, 402 ppi, 48–120 Hz
5.8-inch OLED, 2092 x 1080, 408 PPI, up to 120Hz, up to 1,550 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Process
4 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
—
2.85 GHz
GPU
Adreno 740
Mali-G710 MP7
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
10.8 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
10.8 MP, 5× optical
Optical zoom
3×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
4K@60
Front camera
10 MP
9.5 MP
Front video
—
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Capacity
4,400 mAh
4,821 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
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Wired charging
25 W
21 W
Wireless charging
15 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Dimensions
154.9 × 67.1 × 13.4 mm
139.7 × 79.5 × 12.1 mm
Thickness
13.4 mm
12.1 mm
Weight
253 g
283 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IPX8
IPX8
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
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SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Obsidian, Porcelain
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
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
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
Interface
One UI 5.1.1
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OS updates
4 years
5 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5Google Pixel Fold
Announced
Jul 26, 2023
May 10, 2023
Released
Aug 11, 2023
Jun 27, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,799.99
$1,799
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