Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
43.9Performance60.9
55.8Display58.6
42.7Camera46.9
56.3Battery47.9
94.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and camera (+4). Google Pixel 9a 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 9a
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 26% lower thickness: 8.9 mm vs 12.1 mm
- 22% lower weight: 186 g vs 239 g
- 20% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 73% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,820,000 vs 1,050,000
- 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,000 vs 4,500
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | 90.5 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000 | 1,820,000+73% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 2,270+19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 7,000+56% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+16% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+20% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+22% | 239 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+26% | 12.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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