Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
50.8Performance60.9
65.3Display58.6
71Camera46.9
59.3Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 58.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and battery (+11). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 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 9 Pro XL
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 320% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 51
- 54% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,820,000 vs 1,180,000
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 4,750
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,270 vs 1,980
- 12% higher Screen size: 7.6 ″ vs 6.8 ″
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 7.6 ″+12% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+30% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+15% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 90.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000 | 1,820,000+54% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980 | 2,270+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750 | 7,000+47% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+320% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+15% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W+48% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 23 W+53% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g+8% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+30% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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