Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Google Pixel Fold

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold compared with Pixel Fold
GooglePixel 9 Pro FoldGooglePixel Fold
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024June 2023
Display
Main screen8″7.6″
Resolution2152 × 2076 (better)2208 × 1840
Sharpness374 pixels per inch378 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits (better)1,450 nits
Cover screen6.3″, 2424 × 1080, 120 Hz5.8″, 2092 × 1080, 120 Hz
Display type8-inch (204 mm) Super Actua Flex display (LTPO); OLEDInner OLED; 6:5 aspect ratio
Pixel density373 ppiInner 380 ppi; cover 408 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,600 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits peak brightness (HDR measured at 100% on-pixel ratio, peak at 5%)Inner up to 1000 nits HDR; cover up to 1200 nits HDR and 1550 nits peak; maker measures HDR at 100% on-pixel ratio and peak at 5%
Always-on display–Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionUltra-thin glass inside; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover screenInner Ultra-Thin Glass with protective plastic layer; cover Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million coloursInner and cover HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; 120 Hz depends on app and content
Cover screen6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua display; 20:9 aspect ratio; OLED at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); up to 1,800 nits (HDR) and up to 2,700 nits (peak brightness); >2,000,000:1 contrast ratioCover OLED; 17.4:9 aspect ratio
Performance
ChipTensor G4Google Tensor G2
Memory16 GB (better)12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU–Octa-core Cortex-X1, Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 CPU identified by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor and Tensor security core
GPU–ARM Mali-G710 MP7 identified by Notebookcheck
Storage type–12 GB LPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 storage; UK, US and Germany offer 256/512 GB, Japan 256 GB only; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera10.5 MP10.8 MP
Telephoto camera10.8 MP10.8 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera10 MP (better)9.5 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2″ image sensorQuad PD; f/1.7; 0.8 μm pixels; 82° field of view; 1/2-inch sensor; optical image stabilisation and closed-loop autofocus
Ultra wide camera10.5 MP Dual PD ultrawide with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 127° field of view, 1/3.4″ image sensorf/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 121.1° field of view; 1/3-inch sensor; lens correction
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD telephoto, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ image sensor, 5x optical zoomDual PD; f/3.05; 1.22 μm pixels; 21.9° field of view; 1/3.1-inch sensor
Front camera10 MP Dual PD cover-screen camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° field of view; 10 MP Dual PD inner camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° field of viewOuter dual PD camera with f/2.2, 1.22 μm pixels, 84° field of view and fixed focus; inner 8 MP camera with f/2.0, 1.12 μm pixels, 84° field of view and fixed focus
ZoomOptical quality at 0.5x, 1x and 5x; Super Res Zoom up to 20xSuper Res Zoom up to 20×; digital video zoom up to 20× in the default camera's 1080p/30 fps mode
Video recording4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; Video Boost; Night Sight Video; slow motion up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; digital zoom up to 20x; HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264)Rear 4K or 1080p at 30/60 fps; rear 10-bit HDR; slow motion up to 240 fps; stabilised 4K time lapse; astrophotography time lapse; HEVC and AVC
Front video4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fpsOuter 4K or 1080p at 30/60 fps; inner 1080p at 30 fps; Rear Camera Selfie video
Camera featuresPro controls; Add Me; Macro Focus; Night Sight; hands-free Astrophotography; Portrait mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Dual Screen preview; Rear Camera Selfie; Tabletop mode hands-free shots; Made You Look; Magic Editor; Magic Eraser; Best Take; Photo Unblur; Zoom Enhance; Portrait Light; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor; optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide and telephotoLaser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor; optical and electronic stabilisation; Cinematic Pan; 4K locked and 1080p active video stabilisation; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur
Battery and charging
Battery4,650 mAh4,821 mAh (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,560 mAh4727 mAh minimum; maker claims beyond 24 hours of mixed use and up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; actual endurance varies
Wired chargingFast charging with the Google 45 W USB-C Charger (sold separately); Google doesn't give a wattageUSB-PD 3.0 PPS fast charging with Google's optional 30 W USB-C charger; maker does not specify the phone's maximum input wattage
Wireless chargingQi-certified; not compatible with Pixel StandQi-certified; maximum wireless charging wattage not published
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; 4G LTE; UK model GGH2XUK G9FPL supports 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; LTE; band enablement and service depend on region and operator
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)One nano-SIM and eSIM; dual SIM; operator dependent
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax; UK, US and Germany support 2.4/5/6 GHz, HE160 and MIMO; Japanese specification omits 6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientationUltra-Wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation
NFCNFCNFC works only when folded; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese model
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC)Dual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; BeiDou and NavIC outside the US
Design
TypeFoldableFoldable
Weight257 g (better)283 g
Thickness10.5 mm (better)12.1 mm
Height × width155.2 × 77.1 mm139.7 × 79.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIPX8IPX8
Size unfolded155.2 × 150.2 × 5.1 mm139.7 × 158.7 × 5.8 mm
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; satin metal frame; hinge of multi-alloy steel with an aerospace-grade, high-strength aluminium alloy cover; 100% recycled aluminium in the housings, hinge and camera visorGorilla Glass Victus back and cover; polished aluminium frame; fingerprint-resistant coating; polished multi-alloy steel hinge with dual-axis quad-cam mechanism and 180° range
ColoursObsidian, PorcelainObsidian and Porcelain; availability varies by region and channel
ButtonsPower button; volume controlsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detailIPX8 (water only, no dust rating) under IEC standard 60529; up to 1.5 m for 30 minutesNot waterproof or dust-proof; water resistance diminishes with wear or damage; liquid damage is not covered by the warranty
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock with either front camera, folded or unfoldedFingerprint sensor in power button; Face Unlock on the outer display only
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect sensorProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers; Spatial Audio requires compatible content, app and headphones or earbuds
MicrophonesThree microphones; noise suppression; audio zoomThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Android 13
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreGoogle's current policy provides five years of OS and security updates from first Google Store availability in the US, with possible Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini; Gemini Nano; Gemini Live; Pixel Screenshots; Pixel Studio; Circle to SearchSplit-screen apps and drag-and-drop between supported apps; tabletop and tent postures; Private Compute Core for features such as Now Playing and Smart Reply
Safety featuresSatellite SOS; Emergency SOS; crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; Android Earthquake Alerts SystemTitan M2 and Trusty hardware security; anti-phishing and anti-malware protection; camera and microphone toggles; security and privacy settings
In the boxPixel 9 Pro Fold, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool1 m USB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; Quick Start Guide; Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

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