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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Honor Magic V5

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GooglePixel 9 Pro FoldHonorMagic V5
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024July 2025
Display
Main screen8″7.95″
Resolution2152 × 20762352 × 2172
Sharpness374 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits5,000 nits
Cover screen6.3″, 2424 × 1080, 120 Hz6.43″, 2376 × 1060, 120 Hz
Display type8-inch (204 mm) Super Actua Flex display (LTPO); OLEDInner foldable OLED and cover OLED; both 8T LTPO with 120 Hz refresh, 1.07 billion colours and 100% DCI-P3
Pixel density373 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%)Both displays reach 5,000 nits HDR peak; global peak is 1,300 nits inside and 1,800 nits outside
Always-on display–Supported
Screen protectionUltra-thin glass inside; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the cover screenHONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield cover glass
Display featuresSmooth Display (1–120 Hz); HDR support; >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; full 24-bit depth for 16 million coloursAI defocus, 4,320 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display, Natural Tone Display and motion-sickness relief; HONOR Magic-Pen supports both displays with 4,096 pressure levels
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 ratio–
Performance
ChipTensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory16 GB16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB512 GB
CPU–Octa-core, two prime cores at 4.32 GHz and six performance cores at 3.53 GHz
GPU–Qualcomm Adreno 830
Storage type–UK 16 GB/512 GB configuration; LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage reported by TechAdvisor
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera10.5 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera10.8 MP64 MP
Optical zoom5×3×
Front camera10 MP20 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD wide, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2″ image sensor50 MP, f/1.6 and OIS
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 sensor50 MP and f/2.0
Telephoto camera10.8 MP Dual PD telephoto, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ image sensor, 5x optical zoom64 MP, f/2.5, OIS and 3× optical zoom
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 view20 MP f/2.2 on each display; 2D face unlock
ZoomOptical quality at 0.5x, 1x and 5x; Super Res Zoom up to 20x3× optical and up to 100× digital zoom
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)Up to 3840×2160 with EIS and OIS; rear single LED flash
Front video4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fpsUp to 3840×2160
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 telephotoAI Motion Sensing Capture, multi-video, night, portrait, pro, panorama, document scanning, high-resolution, super macro, time-lapse, movie, slow motion, story, light painting and HDR
Battery and charging
Battery4,650 mAh5,820 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 66 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 50 W
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4,560 mAhUK lithium-polymer battery, 5,820 mAh typical and 5,690 mAh rated; TechAdvisor reports a different 6,100 mAh battery in the Chinese 1 TB variant
Wired chargingFast charging with the Google 45 W USB-C Charger (sold separately); Google doesn't give a wattage66 W HONOR SuperCharge, up to 20 V/3.3 A, compatible with 11 V/3.2 A and 5 V/2 A
Wireless chargingQi-certified; not compatible with Pixel Stand50 W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge with a separately purchased compatible charger
Charges other devices–USB OTG reverse supply up to 5 V/1.5 A
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; 4G LTE; UK model GGH2X5G NR, LTE TDD/FDD, WCDMA and GSM
SIMDual SIM (single nano-SIM and eSIM)Dual SIM, SIM plus eSIM or dual eSIM; country and carrier restrictions apply
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2×2 MIMO, 2.4/5/6 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with dual antennasBluetooth 6.0, BLE, LE Audio, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LC3 and ASHA hearing-aid support
Ultra WidebandUltra-wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation–
NFCNFCReader/writer and card emulation through HCE or SIM1
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG and USB-C audio
PositioningDual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC)GPS L1/L5, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a/B2b, Galileo E1/E5a/E5b and QZSS L1/L5; cellular and Wi-Fi positioning
Design
TypeFoldableFoldable
Weight257 g217 g
Thickness10.5 mm8.8 mm
Height × width155.2 × 77.1 mm156.8 × 74.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIPX8IP58
Stylus–Yes
Size unfolded155.2 × 150.2 × 5.1 mmIvory White 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm; other colours 156.8×145.9×4.2 mm. Folded Ivory White is 8.8 mm and 217 g; other colours are 9.0 mm and 222 g. Maker thinness/weight claims exclude inner protective film and raised camera.
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 visor–
ColoursObsidian, PorcelainDawn Gold, Reddish Brown, Ivory White and Black; regional availability varies
ButtonsPower button; volume controls–
Water resistance detailIPX8 (water only, no dust rating) under IEC standard 60529; up to 1.5 m for 30 minutesIP58 and IP59 under IEC 60529; dust intrusion remains possible, and resistance can decrease with wear
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock with either front camera, folded or unfoldedFingerprint sensor and 2D face unlock
SensorsProximity sensor; ambient light sensor; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effect sensorGravity, infrared, Hall, fingerprint, gyroscope, compass, barometer, acceleration, ambient light and proximity sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers; spatial audioStereo speakers with HONOR Sound
MicrophonesThree microphones; noise suppression; audio zoom–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14MagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from first availability on the US Google StoreSeven years of OS and security updates, reported by TechAdvisor
AI featuresGemini; Gemini Nano; Gemini Live; Pixel Screenshots; Pixel Studio; Circle to SearchGemini, Multi-Flex multitasking, Magic Portal, deepfake detection, writing and photo tools; feature availability varies by region and software version
Safety featuresSatellite SOS; Emergency SOS; crisis alerts; Car Crash Detection; Safety Check; Emergency Location Service; Android Earthquake Alerts System–
In the boxPixel 9 Pro Fold, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPhone, USB-C cable, quick-start guide, SIM tool, pre-attached inner and external protective films, warranty card and PU case; contents depend on market

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