Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
40.2Performance60.9
51.5Display58.6
46.5Camera46.9
47.5Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+7). Google Pixel 8a 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 8a
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 26% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 12.1 mm
- 21% lower weight: 188 g vs 239 g
- 15% higher Pixel density: 430 ppi vs 374 ppi
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 52
- 102% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,820,000 vs 900,000
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 4,300
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 7.6 ″+25% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+15% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 90.5 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,820,000+102% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 2,270+34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 7,000+63% |
| 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh+2% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+21% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+26% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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