Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The short answer
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery: 4,650 mAh against 4,400.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 charges faster, at 25 W against 21.
- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 172,999 against INR 174,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
₹1,72,999launch price · Sep 2024
|
 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
₹1,74,999launch price · Jul 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter ₹1L+ | Lower half ₹1L+ |
| Spec index | 8.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 10.5 MP + 10.8 MP | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP + 10 MP | 10 MP + 10 MP |
| Battery | 4650 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Display | 8.0 inches (20.32 cm) | 8.0 inches (20.32 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | September 4, 2024 (Official) | July 25, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Pixel UI | Samsung One UI 8 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.92 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | Octa core (4.47 GHz, Dual core, Oryon Phoenix L + 3.53 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon Phoenix M) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Inner: Foldable LTPO OLED (Super Actua Flex) Cover: OLED (Actua) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 8.0 inches (20.32 cm) Cover: 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 8.0 inches (20.32 cm) |
| Resolution | 2076x2152 px (Inner) 1080x2424 px (Cover) | 2184x1968 px (QXGA+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 (Cover) | 1.11:1 |
| Pixel Density | 373 ppi (Inner) 422 ppi (Cover) | 367 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Cover: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Inner: Flexible plastic layer | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover screen), Ultra Thin Glass (main screen) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | Inner: 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) Cover: 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | — | 90.54 % |
| Design | ||
| Height | 155.2 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Width | 150.2 mm (unfolded) / 77.1 mm (folded) | 143.2 mm (unfolded) / 72.8 mm (folded) |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm (unfolded) / 10.5 mm (folded) | 4.2 mm (unfolded) / 8.9 mm (folded) |
| Weight | 257 grams | 215 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Aluminium Front (folded) and Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Frame: Advanced Armor Aluminum Back: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain | Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint |
| Waterproof | Yes, IPX8 | Yes, IP48 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2" sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size) 10.5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/3.4" sensor size) 10.8 MP f/3.1, Telephoto Camera (5x Optical Zoom) (1/3.2" sensor size) | 200 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.3" sensor size, 0.6µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | 16320 x 12240 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Sight Panorama Macro Focus Pro Controls | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW |
| Camera Features | 20 x Super Res Zoom 5 x Optical Zoom Multi-zone Laser Autofocus Face detection Touch to focus Add Me Best Take Magic Editor Zoom Enhance | 30 x Digital Zoom 3 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion 10-bit HDR video Video Boost Audio Magic Eraser Cinematic Pan | Slo-motion Video Pro Mode Audio Eraser |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual (Inner + Cover) | Dual |
| Resolution | 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle (Inner Display Camera) 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle (Cover Display Camera) | 10 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Cover Screen) 10 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (Main Screen, 100° field of view) |
| Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | Face Unlock on both displays | — |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4650 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | — |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 21W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Tri-band, MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC (L1+L5) | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | Side |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Capacitive | Capacitive |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |