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Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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Google Pixel Fold vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold

70 out of 100
Google Pixel Fold
VS
80 out of 100
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 7.6-inch Google Pixel Fold (with Google Tensor G2) that was released on May 10, 2023, against the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which is powered by Google Tensor G4 and came out 1 year and 4 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel Fold
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 10.5 mm narrower
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 72% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1183K versus 688K)
  • Delivers 69% higher peak brightness (2106 against 1246 nits)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Shows 9% longer battery life (19:45 vs 18:04 hours)
  • Has 33% more RAM: 16GB versus 12GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Has a 0.4 inch larger screen size
  • The phone is 1 year and 4 months newer
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • Thinner bezels – 5.9% more screen real estate
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 30W)

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel Fold
vs
Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size7.6 inches8 inches
Resolution1840 x 2208 pixels2076 x 2152 pixels
Aspect ratio6:51:1
PPI378 ppi373 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoYes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1200 nits2700 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1450 nits1600 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus -
Screen-to-body ratio82.7%88.6%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space98.8%98.5%
PWM120 Hz120 Hz
Response time4 ms4 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel Fold
1246 nits
Pixel 9 Pro Fold+69%
2106 nits

Design and build

Height158.7 mm (6.25 inches)155.2 mm (6.11 inches)
Width139.7 mm (5.5 inches)150.2 mm (5.91 inches)
Thickness5.8 mm (0.23 inches)5.1 mm (0.2 inches)
Weight283 g (9.98 oz)257 g (9.07 oz)
WaterproofIPX8IPX8
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsBlack, GrayWhite, Black
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel Fold and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Google Tensor G4
Max clock2850 MHz3100 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 2 + 4)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.35 GHz: Cortex-A78
- 2 cores at 2.85 GHz: Cortex-X1		- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process5 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)Next-gen Tensor Processing UnitYes
GraphicsMali-G710 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units672896
GPU clock850 MHz940 MHz
FLOPS~1142.4 GFLOPS~1792 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU207549311982
GPU143090442023
Memory171410200125
UX166227228980
Total score6882761183110
SamplesLess then 3Less then 3
3DMark Wild Life Performance
PCMark 3.0
Web score9148 -
Video editing6962 -
Photo editing19894 -
Data manipulation10833 -
Writing score15002 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size12 GB16 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Channels44
Storage
Storage size256, 512 GB256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
ROM - Stock Android
OS size15 GB27 GB

Battery

Capacity4821 mAh4650 mAh
Max charge power30 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (20 W)Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse chargingNo -
Fast chargingYes (50% in 31 min)Yes (46% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:32 hr1:36 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing06:51 hr08:24 hr
Watching video11:44 hr12:56 hr
Gaming04:45 hr05:05 hr
Standby85 hr85 hr
General battery life
Pixel Fold
18:04 hr
Pixel 9 Pro Fold+9%
19:45 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008000 x 6000
ZoomOptical, 5xOptical, 5x
FlashDual LEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens121°127°
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 10.8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 10.8 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 10.8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 10.5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX787 -
Sensor size1/2"1/2.0"
Pixel size0.8 micron -
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution10.8 MP10.8 MP
Aperturef/3.1f/3.1
Focal length112 mm112 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3J1Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size1/3.1"1/3.2"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.22 micron
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution10.8 MP10.5 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX386 -
Sensor size1/3"1/3.4"
Pixel size1.25 micron -
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6055
Preview6377
Zoom117124
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel Fold from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels10 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 2448 -
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length24 mm23 mm
Sensor size - 1/3.94"
Pixel size1.22 micron -
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Additional lens9.5 MP, f/24 -
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*20 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNo -
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2023August 2024
Release dateJune 2023September 2024
Launch price$1799$1799
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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