Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
40.9Performance75.8
54.3Display58.4
44.2Camera55.7
52.9Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 89 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+35) and camera (+12). 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
- 20% higher Wireless charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 16% higher Pixel density: 428 ppi vs 368 ppi
- 13% lower weight: 187 g vs 215 g
- 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 44
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 142% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,250,000 vs 930,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 8 ″+29% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+16% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 90.6 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000 | 2,250,000+142% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720 | 2,950+72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350 | 9,300+114% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+13% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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