Foldable smartphones are making waves in the tech world, and two giants are leading the charge: Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6. Both devices pack top-tier hardware and feature-rich software, but how do they stack up against each other? Let’s dive into the details and see which foldable comes out on top.
Design and Display
Starting with the design, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold boasts a 6.3-inch OLED cover display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. When unfolded, it reveals a stunning 8-inch LTPO AMOLED display that also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and offers an impressive 2700 nits of peak brightness. At just 5.1mm thin when open, it weighs 257 grams, making it sleek yet substantial.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is slightly lighter at 239 grams. It features a 7.6-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, complemented by a similar 6.3-inch AMOLED cover display. The Z Fold 6’s displays aren’t far behind in brightness, reaching up to 2600 nits.
Performance
Under the hood, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by Google’s latest Tensor G4 chip, paired with the Titan M2 security chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The Galaxy Z Fold 6, on the other hand, is equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering slightly less RAM at 12GB but with the option to go up to 1TB of storage. Both devices run on Android 14 and are guaranteed seven years of updates, ensuring long-term software support.
Camera
When it comes to photography, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold doesn’t disappoint. It features a 48MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 10.5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and 20x Super Res zoom. Notably, it places a 10MP selfie camera at the corner of the display.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 sports a similar triple camera setup, but with a slightly higher resolution 50MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Its telephoto lens offers 3x optical zoom. Samsung opted for a 4MP under-display camera for selfies, offering a more seamless look on the main display, while the cover screen has a 10MP selfie shooter.
Battery Life
Battery life is crucial for these power-hungry devices. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with a 4650mAh battery, supporting 37W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a slightly smaller 4400mAh battery but supports faster 15W wireless charging and even offers 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
Price
Finally, let’s talk about the price. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts at Rs 1,64,999, while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes in slightly higher at Rs 1,72,999.
Final Verdict
Both the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 offer impressive specs and features, making them top contenders in the foldable smartphone market. The choice between them ultimately comes down to your personal preferences—whether you value Google’s software experience and camera prowess or Samsung’s refined foldable design and versatile features.
