Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Which foldable device is best for you?

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Let’s get ready for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Galaxy Z Fold 6 showdown.

this Made by Google 2024 The event brought us another foldable product: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It comes with all the upgrades and AI features you would expect in this age of smartphones.

with its Pixel folding Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold improves on the common flaws of the first-generation phone with significant improvements. From the appearance, it can already compete with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 price and specs

At first glance, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are far from affordable smartphones. However, both offer premium specs and the latest AI technology, so you should Get your money’s worth.

Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable phone
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Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 and is available at google store. That’s a bit cheaper than Samsung’s $1,899 Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is Samsung official store. $100 more than before Galaxy Z Fold 5while the price of Pixel has not changed.

Here’s a breakdown of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s base specs:

• 8-inch Super Actua Flex inner screen, 6.3-inch outer screen

• 4,560mAh battery

• 16GB memory

• 256GB or 512GB storage space

• Tensor G4 processor

• IPX8 rating

• Rear camera: 48MP main lens, 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 10.8MP telephoto lens

• 10MP front camera

• 10MP built-in camera when unfolded

• Google Gemini artificial intelligence

Here are the features Galaxy Z Fold 6 brings:

• 7.6-inch AMOLED inner screen, 6.3-inch outer screen

• 4,400mAh battery

• 12GB memory

• 256GB or 512GB storage space

• Snapdragon 8 third generation processor

• IP48 rating

• Rear camera: 50MP main lens, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 10MP telephoto lens

• 10MP front camera

• 4MP built-in camera when unfolded

• Galaxy Artificial Intelligence

On paper, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has bigger numbers, including external display size, RAM, and battery. However, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has bigger megapixels in terms of cameras and comes with the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Regardless, both offer equally impressive specs, which calls the Z Fold 6’s $100 difference into question.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Displays

It’s all about OLED here, as size is pretty much the only difference between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6. Larger internal display.

Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable phone
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Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with an 8-inch Super Actua Flex internal display (2076 x 2152 resolution) and a 6.3-inch external display (1080 x 2424 resolution). Compared to the original Pixel Fold (7.6-inch internal display, 5.8-inch external display), it’s significantly larger and 80% brighter, with a peak brightness of 2,700 nits.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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As for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, its internal display has a 7.6-inch AMOLED screen (2160 x 1856 resolution), and the external display is now 6.3 inches (968 x 2376 resolution). This is 0.1 inch larger than the cover screen size of the Z Fold 5. In addition, both screens can now reach a maximum brightness of 2,600 nits, compared to the Z Fold 5’s 1,750 nits. However, it’s not as high as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s 2,700 nits.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s 8-inch internal display is one of the largest on a foldable device, which is an impressive feat. Its display beats the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s by far, but its size may be a bit bulky for those who prefer a more compact phone.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Design

Essentially, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are foldable versions of their mainstream siblings, namely the Pixel 9 Pro and Galaxy Z Fold 6. Galaxy S24 Ultrarespectively. Both feature premium tablet foldable designs, but it’s fair to say that the second-generation Pixel Fold has the biggest changes.

It measures 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm when folded and 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm when unfolded. It weighs 257 grams, making it thinner and lighter than the previous generation. It also looks more advanced thanks to its dual-stacked rear camera cutout. Otherwise, it mimics the overall design aesthetic of Pixel phones (including the camera visor), but leaves its display with a little more room to play.

Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable phone
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 takes an “if it ain’t broke” approach as it only makes minor design changes to its familiar Z Fold series formula.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 measures 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm when folded and 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm when unfolded, making it shorter and narrower than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold but thicker than its Google rival.

The Z Fold 6 is also significantly lighter, weighing in at 239 grams, which is 18 grams lighter than the competition. Its internal display may not be as large as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s, but its design is certainly more compact.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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As for color options, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is only available in Obsidian and Porcelain, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has more options including Refined Black, White, Pink, Navy, and Silver shades.

It is worth noting that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 protection rating, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has an IP48 protection rating. That means both are waterproof, but the Z Fold 6 has better dust resistance — a rare trait for foldable devices.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Performance

The performance of foldable devices is very important – they are designed for multitasking and handling multiple apps at the same time. Although Google and Samsung use different processors, it’s safe to say that both the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6 can handle the pressure, thanks to their chipsets.

Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable phone
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Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with Google’s new Tensor G4 processor, which is designed to enhance AI capabilities and provide better performance. These include tools such as Gemini with split-screen functionality, Chat with Gemini, and Gemini Nano with Pixel-exclusive AI functionality.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6, on the other hand, has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and it brings the heat. In addition to enhancing Galaxy AI capabilities, it also provides raw power. As the Galaxy S24 Ultra will attest, that processor is powerful, scoring 7,078 on our Geekbench 6 test.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Google’s custom Tensor chips aren’t known for their power, but they do perform well in artificial intelligence capabilities and image processing. The Tensor G4 is expected to offer a similar experience, but if you’re looking for more performance, the Z Fold 6’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has you covered.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Battery life

Despite differences in battery capacity, both Google and Samsung’s previous-generation foldable phones offered excellent battery life. With the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6, we can expect all-day battery life.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with a 4,560mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than the Pixel Fold’s 4,821mAh capacity. Although testing is still needed, the upgraded Tensor G4 chip should provide better energy efficiency. At least, it should last a little over 24 hours, similar to the Pixel Fold.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a smaller battery at 4,400mAh, but not by much. Either way, it’s the same as the Z Fold 5 – which lasted about 28 hours in our testing.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Cameras

The camera specs of these foldable devices are hard to judge, as Google and Samsung’s image processing and artificial intelligence capabilities can transform ordinary photos into genre-specific masterpieces. Still, a higher megapixel count allows for more detailed snapshots.

Google Pixel 9 Pro foldable phone
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Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a triple rear camera array, including a 48MP wide-angle camera, a 10.5MP ultra-wide-angle camera with autofocus, and a 10.8MP telephoto camera. You can also expect a 10MP front-facing lens and a 10MP dual PD in-display camera. Needless to say, there are many ways to take photos.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s rear triple camera is equipped with a 50MP PD wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 10MP telephoto lens. There is also a 10MP selfie camera and a 4MP under-screen lens.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Software

Both phones are Android foldable phones, so the user experience of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6 is not much different. Still, Google still uses “stock” Android, which makes it feel right at home on the Pixel, but Samsung’s One UI has been perfecting the foldable software experience for years.

Regardless, both run on Android 14 — and they both come with seven years of operating system and security updates.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Artificial Intelligence

This is Gemini VS Gemini Galaxy Artificial Intelligencedespite Google’s main The competitor is OpenAI Chat GPT. That’s not to say that Galaxy AI doesn’t have some advantages, such as instant translation and instant time-lapse effects for photos, but it can be a bit wonky on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Gemini is one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence (formerly Google Bard) and aims to shine on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The built-in artificial intelligence assistant integrates with many Google applications, including Calendar, Maps, Gmail, Photos, and more. There’s also Pixel Screenshots, an artificial intelligence feature that uses the Gemini Nano to help save, organize and recall things you want to remember, such as events and places, just by talking to it.

It will be interesting to see how Gemini is used, especially compared to Galaxy AI.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Which one is best?

While Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series has a longer history, Google’s second attempt at a flat-panel foldable device takes a bold turn. Namely, its larger internal display, wider design, and thinner profile.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks impressive and is slightly cheaper, but the Galaxy Z Fold 6 seems to cater to those who prefer a more compact design – one that can be used with one hand when folded. Of course, these are still premium foldable devices, so it also comes down to brand loyalty.

We need more time with both foldable phones to see how they perform. at the same time, Made by Google 2024 Campaign It brings us a series of new Pixel products worth trying, including the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Watch 3, etc.