Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Specs, India price

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, a folding phone that many people have a natural affinity for due to its build, clean Android experience, quick Google updates, and distinctive appearance, is a direct competitor of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which has just reached the Indian market. However, Samsung has also stepped up this year and released its smallest foldable to date, measuring only 8.9 mm when folded.

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You may be perplexed about which foldable to choose for yourself, of course. Let’s now compare the two phones side by side to determine which, given their features, could be a better choice for you. Continue reading.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Display and design

The first difference between the two phones is their design. While the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has slightly curved corners and a screen that curls on the sides, particularly the outside display, the Samsung Z Fold 7 is quite angular and has sharp corners.

In addition, the Pixel is significantly heavier and bulkier. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 weighs 215 grams, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold weighs 257 grams. The Z Fold 7 is 4.2 mm thick when unfurled, whereas the Pixel is 5.1 mm thick. The Z Fold 7 is 8.9 mm thick when folded, whereas the Pixel is 10.5 mm thick. Additionally, both phones are water resistant and protected by Gorilla Glass.The Pixel 9 Pro has IPX8 water resistance, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has IP68 dust and water resistance.

When the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is unfolded, the 8-inch LTPO OLED inner display reaches a maximum brightness of 2,700 nits. The Pixel’s cover display is a 6.3-inch screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 2,700 nits. In contrast, the Z Fold 7 also features an 8-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a maximum brightness of 2,600 nits. The 6.5-inch cover display has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and supports LTPO technology.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Performance

There are significant variations in terms of performance here. Since the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the current flagship from Qualcomm, it is unquestionably superior to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on paper, particularly in terms of sheer power. The Tensor G4 processor, which is also present in other Pixel 9 series phones, such as the Pixel 9 Pro, is included with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Both CPUs are competent, but when compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Google’s Tensor G4 is less powerful.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Camera and more

Speaking of optics, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s primary camera is a 48-megapixel sensor. It comes with a 10.8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto lens. Both the inner display and the cover display contain 10 MP wide cameras for taking selfies.

In contrast, Samsung has significantly improved its camera this year. It now has a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens. Additionally, the cover display and the inner display both have 10-megapixel cameras for taking selfies. The Pixel can only record 4K at 60 frames per second, whereas Samsung can capture 8K at 30 frames per second.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Software and Battery

Regarding the software, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold came with Android 14 at launch (it now runs Android 16), and it will get seven significant Android updates. Naturally, it has many AI functions because it is a Google phone, and it will be among the first to get significant Android updates in the future, such as the new Material Expressive design language that is anticipated with Android 16.

The Samsung Z Fold 7 will also receive seven significant Android updates, running Android 16 with One UI 8 on top. Given that it came with a more recent version of Android, the Samsung Z Fold 7 will benefit from Android updates for a longer time than the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Regarding biometrics, both phones include a fingerprint scanner on the side and support face unlock.

Lastly, when it comes to the battery, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a slightly bigger capacity at 4,650 mAh as opposed to the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 4,400 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Price in India

In India, both phones are expensive. The 256GB model of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 costs ₹1,74,999, while the other models cost ₹2,10,999. In contrast, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs ₹1,72,999 for the only 256GB model, although after reductions, it is presently available for only ₹1,62,000 (even on the Google Store).