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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel 9 Pro

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel 9 Pro

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

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 8-inch Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Google Pixel 9 Pro, which is powered by the same chip. 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 9 Pro Fold
  • Has a 1.7 inches larger screen size
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 27W)
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • 33% higher pixel density (495 vs 373 PPI)
  • Shows 12% longer battery life (22:07 vs 19:45 hours)
  • Delivers 11% higher peak brightness (2335 against 2106 nits)
  • Better grip in hands – the body is 78.2 mm narrower
  • Weighs 58 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 9 Pro 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
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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 9 Pro Fold
vs
Pixel 9 Pro

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size8 inches6.3 inches
Resolution2076 x 2152 pixels1280 x 2856 pixels
Aspect ratio1:120:9
PPI373 ppi495 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2700 nits3000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1600 nits2000 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen protection - Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-body ratio88.6%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space98.5%99.1%
PWM120 Hz240 Hz
Response time4 ms2 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
2106 nits
Pixel 9 Pro+11%
2335 nits

Design and build

Height155.2 mm (6.11 inches)152.8 mm (6.02 inches)
Width150.2 mm (5.91 inches)72 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness5.1 mm (0.2 inches)8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight257 g (9.07 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)
WaterproofIPX8IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, BlackWhite, Black, Gray, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Google Pixel 9 Pro in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G4
Max clock3100 MHz3100 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4		- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units896896
GPU clock940 MHz940 MHz
FLOPS~1792 GFLOPS~1792 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU311982283910
GPU442023447101
Memory200125183290
UX228980211054
Total score11831101125355
SamplesLess then 3Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB16 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Channels44
Storage
Storage size256, 512 GB128, 256, 512, 1024 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size27 GB28.8 GB

Battery

Capacity4650 mAh4700 mAh
Max charge power45 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (12 W)
Reverse charging - Yes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (46% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:36 hr1:24 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:24 hr10:12 hr
Watching video12:56 hr12:40 hr
Gaming05:05 hr06:23 hr
Standby85 hr96 hr
General battery life
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
19:45 hr
Pixel 9 Pro+12%
22:07 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008160 x 6144
ZoomOptical, 5xOptical, 5x
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoUp to 30FPS
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens127°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 10.8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 10.5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Telephoto: 48 MP
3) Ultrawide: 48 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm25 mm
Sensor - Samsung GNK
Sensor size1/2.0"1/1.31"
Pixel size - 1.2 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution10.8 MP48 MP
Aperturef/3.1f/2.8
Focal length112 mm113 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3J1 -
Sensor size1/3.2"1/2.55"
Pixel size1.22 micron -
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution10.5 MP48 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/1.7
Sensor size1/3.4"1/2.55"
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh55 -
Preview77 -
Zoom124 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels10 megapixels42 megapixels
Image resolution - 3648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length23 mm17 mm
Sensor size1/3.94"1/2.51"
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)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 version5.35.3
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, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby Atmos - No
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024August 2024
Release dateSeptember 2024September 2024
Launch price$1799$999
SAR (head) - 0.99 W/kg
SAR (body) - 1.37 W/kg
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- 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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