Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
40.2Performance75.8
51.5Display58.4
46.5Camera55.7
47.5Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+9). 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
- 17% higher Pixel density: 430 ppi vs 368 ppi
- 13% lower weight: 188 g vs 215 g
- 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 47
- 213% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 64 MP
- 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,250,000 vs 900,000
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 8 ″+31% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+17% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 90.6 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 2,250,000+150% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 2,950+75% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 9,300+116% |
| 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.7 |
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+13% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | 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 8a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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