Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- CameraGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
- Battery and ChargingSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 Pro
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Screen Size: Google Pixel 9 Pro 6.3", Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 7.6". Main Camera is the same on both: 50 MP. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on Battery: 4800 mAh against 4700 mAh.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Google Pixel 9 Pro
73% – 69%
Photo / Video
Google Pixel 9 Pro
77% – 61%
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
73% – 45%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
83% – 67%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
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|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Screen Size | 6.3" | 7.6" |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | No data | 45 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3" | 7.6" |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 2448x1848 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | 3000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Graphics Processor | No data | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 5x | No data |
| Telephoto Resolution | 48 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 42 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Wired Charging | No data | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 4.5 mm (open) / 9.7 mm (folded) |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP48 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Sensor | Side fingerprint sensor |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| Version | Android 14 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | Stereo | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on 5 of 9 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.