Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
40.9Performance60.9
54.3Display58.6
44.2Camera46.9
52.9Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 88 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+4). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 26% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 12.1 mm
- 22% lower weight: 187 g vs 239 g
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 14% higher Pixel density: 428 ppi vs 374 ppi
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 54
- 96% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,820,000 vs 930,000
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 4,350
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 7.6 ″+23% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+14% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 90.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 1,820,000+96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 2,270+32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 7,000+61% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh+4% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+22% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+26% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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