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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
61.8Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
61.8Inno Score
44Performancechip79.3
65.3Display43.7
71Camera55.7
59.3Battery60.8
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 61.8 against 61.8 for Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 71 vs 56
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
  • 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
  • 320% higher Front camera: 42 MP vs 10 MP
  • Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,899

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 44
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 47% higher Screen size: 10 ″ vs 6.8 ″
  • 22% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 37 W
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,600 mAh vs 5,060 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Screen size6.8 ″10 ″+47%
Panel typeLTPO OLEDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1344x29922160x1584
Pixel density486 ppi+81%269 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+88%1,600 nits
Screen-to-body89 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 41%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,741Top 44%—
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto48 MP+380%10 MP
Optical zoom5 x+67%3 x
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera42 MP+320%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Capacity5,060 mAh5,600 mAh+11%
Wired charging37 W45 W+22%
Wireless charging23 W+53%15 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Weight221 g+28%309 g
Thickness8.5 mm+34%12.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP48
Frame materialAluminumTitanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL versus Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNo—

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