Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
47.2Performance75.8
58.1Display58.4
57.4Camera55.7
53.3Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 98 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+0). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 15% higher Pixel density: 422 ppi vs 368 ppi
- 10% higher Active use endurance: 11 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 105% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,250,000 vs 1,100,000
- 102% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,300 vs 4,600
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,950 vs 1,940
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 8 ″+27% |
| Panel type | OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+15% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.6 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 2,250,000+105% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 2,950+52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 9,300+102% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+8% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 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 9 | 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 9 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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