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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs iQOO Z9s 5G

WINNER
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
52.2Inno Score
VS
iQOO Z9s 5G
52.1Inno Score
43.6Performance46.7
57.8Display54.5
38.7Camera42.6
51.7Battery56.8
94.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold8 spec wins — iQOO Z9s 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 52.2 against 52.1 for iQOO Z9s 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 55
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,800 nits
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 18% higher Screen size: 8 ″ vs 6.77 ″

Reasons to pick the iQOO Z9s 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 52
  • 110% higher Wired charging: 44 W vs 21 W
  • 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
Screen size8 ″+18%6.77 ″
Panel typeFoldable LTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution2076x21521080x2392
Pixel density374 ppi387 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+50%1,800 nits
Screen-to-body89 %90.3 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Geekbench 6 (single)1,982Top 35%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,536Top 44%—
Wild Life Extreme stability77 %Bottom 44%—
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide11 MP—
Telephoto11 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera10 MP16 MP+60%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
Capacity4,650 mAh5,500 mAh+18%
Wired charging21 W44 W+110%
Active use endurance11.9 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
Weight257 g180 g+30%
Thickness10.5 mm7.5 mm+29%
IP ratingIPX8IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus iQOO Z9s 5G
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldiQOO Z9s 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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