Google Pixel Fold vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel Fold and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,821 mAh | 5,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 283 g | 236 g |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Apr 2024 |
Summary: Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Display Type | OLED | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Armor Glass, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Cover Display Size | 5.8 inches (146.7 mm) | 6.53 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | FHD+ 1080p, 2092 x 1080 pixels (17.4:9 ratio), 408 ppi | 1172 x 2748 pixels (~457 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz variable | — |
| Cover Display Brightness | Up to 1200 nits (HBM), 1550 nits (peak) | — |
| Cover Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | — |
| Unfolded Display Type | Foldable OLED | — |
| Unfolded Display Size | 7.6 inches (192.3 mm) | — |
| Unfolded Display Resolution | FHD+ 1840 x 2208 pixels (6:5 ratio), 380 ppi | — |
| Unfolded Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz variable | — |
| Unfolded Display Brightness | Up to 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak) | — |
| Unfolded Display Features | HDR10+ | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | — | 8.03 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | — | 2200 x 2480 pixels (~413 ppi density) |
Platform
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5 | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 82˚ FOV, 0.8 μm, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF | — |
| Ultrawide | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 121.1˚ FOV, 1.25 μm | — |
| Telephoto | 10.8 MP, f/3.05, 21.9˚ FOV, 1.22 μm, 5x optical zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Super Res Zoom (up to 20x), Real Tone, Night Sight, Portrait photography, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, Cinematic mode (4K) |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3" sensor, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" sensor, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.0, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76" sensor, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Camera | 9.5 MP, f/2.2, 84˚ FOV, 1.22 μm (wide) | — |
| Inner Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 84˚ FOV, 1.12 μm (wide) | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps (cover), 1080p@30fps (inner) | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable | Li-ion/Silicon-carbon, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4821 mAh | 5700 mAh (equivalent dual battery) |
| Charging | 30W fast charging, Qi wireless charging (15W) | — |
| Charging Wired | — | 100W FlashCharge (100% in 31 min advertised) |
| Charging Wireless | — | 50W Wireless FlashCharge |
| Charging Reverse Wireless | — | Yes |
Body
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Folded | 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm (5.5 x 3.1 x 0.48 in) | 159.96 x 72.55 x 11.2 mm |
| Dimensions Unfolded | 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mm (5.5 x 6.25 x 0.24 in) | 159.96 x 142.4 x 5.2 mm |
| Weight | 283 g (10.0 oz) | 236 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Durability | IPX8 water resistant | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (cover display), glass back or eco-leather back, carbon fiber hinge |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC |
| GPS | Yes (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BeiDou) | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel Fold | Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 10, 2023 | March 2024 |
| Released | June 28, 2023 | — |
| Status | — | Released April 2024 (China), June 2024 (India/Global) |
| OS | — | Android 14, OriginOS 4 (China) / Funtouch OS 14 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel Fold or Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G?
Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G — 4,821 mAh for the Google Pixel Fold versus 5,700 mAh for the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel Fold or Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G?
Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G — 283 g for the Google Pixel Fold versus 236 g for the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel Fold or Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G?
Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G — Jun 2023 for the Google Pixel Fold versus Apr 2024 for the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G.
Is the Google Pixel Fold or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel Fold 7/10 and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro 5G 9/10.