Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
47.2Performance60.9
58.1Display58.6
51.8Camera46.9
53.3Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 96 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+1). Google Pixel 9 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
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 30% lower thickness: 8.5 mm vs 12.1 mm
- 17% lower weight: 198 g vs 239 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 47
- 65% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,820,000 vs 1,100,000
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 4,600
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 21% higher Screen size: 7.6 ″ vs 6.3 ″
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 7.6 ″+21% |
| Panel type | OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1856x2160 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+13% | 374 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,820,000+65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 2,270+17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 7,000+52% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP+5% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+7% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h+10% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+17% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+30% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | 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 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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