Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,650 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 257 g | 239 g |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Jul 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is ahead on battery, wired charging. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Main_Display_Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2700 nits (peak) | — |
| Main_Display_Size | 8.0 inches, 2076 x 2152 pixels (~373 ppi) | — |
| Cover_Display_Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 2700 nits (peak) | — |
| Cover_Display_Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels (~422 ppi) | — |
| Type | — | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size (Main) | — | 7.6 inches |
| Resolution (Main) | — | 1856 x 2160 pixels, 10.5:9 aspect ratio, 374 ppi |
| Size (Cover) | — | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution (Cover) | — | 968 x 2376 pixels, 22:9 aspect ratio, 410 ppi |
| Protection (Cover) | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 14, One UI 6.1, up to 7 major OS updates |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (details not specified in snippets) | 8-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 (details not specified in snippets) | Qualcomm Adreno 750, 1000 MHz |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1, 512GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (1024 GB) UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2" sensor, Dual PD, OIS; 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4" sensor, Dual PD; 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2" sensor, 5x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (e.g., Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone) | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
| Modules | — | Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Dual | 10 MP, f/2.2 (cover); 10 MP, f/2.2 (inner) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Cover Camera | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm |
| Under-display Camera (Main) | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4650 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0), Qi wireless charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 4400 mAh |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Dimensions_Unfolded | 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm | — |
| Dimensions_Folded | 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 257 g | 239 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2, cover display), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame, IPX8 water resistant | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; Inner display uses Samsung's ultra-thin flexible glass (UTG) |
| Durability | IPX8 water resistant | IP48 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | — | 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm |
| Dimensions (Folded) | — | 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Stylus | — | S Pen support, no built-in slot |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2024, July 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 4 | Available. Released 2024, July 24 (US/UK), July 31 (global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — 4,650 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 — 257 g for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus 239 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6?
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Jul 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 8/10.
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