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Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

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GooglePixel FoldSamsungGalaxy Z Fold6
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023July 2024
Display
Main screen7.6″7.6″
Resolution2208 × 18402160 × 1856
Sharpness378 pixels per inch375 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits2,600 nits
Cover screen5.8″, 2092 × 1080, 120 Hz6.3″, 2376 × 968, 120 Hz
Display typeInner OLED; 6:5 aspect ratioDynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, QXGA+, 20.9:18; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Pixel densityInner 380 ppi; cover 408 ppi374 ppi (main screen); 410 ppi (cover screen)
Brightness detailInner 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%Up to 2,600 nits
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionInner Ultra-Thin Glass with protective plastic layer; cover Corning Gorilla Glass Victus–
Display featuresInner and cover HDR support; 1,000,000:1 contrast; 24-bit colour; 16 million colours; 120 Hz depends on app and content–
Cover screenCover OLED; 17.4:9 aspect ratio6.3-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 22.1:9, 410 ppi, 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.2 inches allowing for the rounded corners
Performance
ChipGoogle Tensor G2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Cooling–Vapour chamber 1.6 times larger than the Z Fold5's
CPUOcta-core Cortex-X1, Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 CPU identified by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor and Tensor security core–
GPUARM Mali-G710 MP7 identified by Notebookcheck–
Storage type12 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 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera10.8 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10.8 MP10 MP
Optical zoom5×3×
Front camera9.5 MP10 MP
Main cameraQuad PD; f/1.7; 0.8 μm pixels; 82° field of view; 1/2-inch sensor; optical image stabilisation and closed-loop autofocus50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 121.1° field of view; 1/3-inch sensor; lens correction12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 123° field of view
Telephoto cameraDual PD; f/3.05; 1.22 μm pixels; 21.9° field of view; 1/3.1-inch sensor10 MP, F2.4, 1.0 μm pixels, 36° field of view, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front cameraOuter 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 focus10 MP cover-screen selfie camera, F2.2, 1.22 μm pixels, 85° field of view; 4 MP under-display camera in the main screen, F1.8, 2.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 20×; digital video zoom up to 20× in the default camera's 1080p/30 fps mode3x optical zoom; 30x Space Zoom
Video recordingRear 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 videoOuter 4K or 1080p at 30/60 fps; inner 1080p at 30 fps; Rear Camera Selfie video–
Camera featuresLaser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor; optical and electronic stabilisation; Cinematic Pan; 4K locked and 1080p active video stabilisation; Magic Eraser; Photo UnblurProVisual Engine; Photo Assist; Portrait Studio; Instant Slow-mo
Battery and charging
Battery4,821 mAh4,400 mAh
Wired charging–Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Battery life detail4727 mAh minimum; maker claims beyond 24 hours of mixed use and up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; actual endurance varies4,400 mAh typical dual battery, 4,273 mAh rated
Wired chargingUSB-PD 3.0 PPS fast charging with Google's optional 30 W USB-C charger; maker does not specify the phone's maximum input wattageUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter (sold separately) and 3 A USB-C cable; compatible with QC2.0 and AFC
Wireless chargingQi-certified; maximum wireless charging wattage not publishedFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC)
Charges other devices–Wireless PowerShare
Design
TypeFoldableFoldable
Weight283 g239 g
Thickness12.1 mm12.1 mm
Height × width139.7 × 79.5 mm153.5 × 68.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIPX8IP48
Stylus–Yes
Size unfolded139.7 × 158.7 × 5.8 mm153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)
MaterialsGorilla 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 and Porcelain; availability varies by region and channelSilver Shadow, Pink, Navy; Crafted Black and White (Samsung.com only)
ButtonsPower button and volume controls–
Water resistance detailNot waterproof or dust-proof; water resistance diminishes with wear or damage; liquid damage is not covered by the warrantyIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensor in power button; Face Unlock on the outer display onlyCapacitive fingerprint sensor (side)
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Hall effectAccelerometer, barometer, capacitive fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers; Spatial Audio requires compatible content, app and headphones or earbuds–
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13–
Software updatesGoogle's current policy provides five years of OS and security updates from first Google Store availability in the US, with possible Pixel Drops–
AI featuresSplit-screen apps and drag-and-drop between supported apps; tabletop and tent postures; Private Compute Core for features such as Now Playing and Smart ReplyGalaxy AI, including Note Assist, Interpreter with conversation mode on both screens, Live Translate, Composer and Sketch to image; Google Gemini
Safety featuresTitan M2 and Trusty hardware security; anti-phishing and anti-malware protection; camera and microphone toggles; security and privacy settings–
In the box1 m USB-C to USB-C cable rated USB 2.0; Quick Start Guide; Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor–
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G9FPL supports 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave; LTE; band enablement and service depend on region and operator5G, LTE
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; dual SIM; operator dependentUp to two nano-SIMs and Multi eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax; UK, US and Germany support 2.4/5/6 GHz, HE160 and MIMO; Japanese specification omits 6 GHzWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.3
Ultra WidebandUltra-Wideband chip for ranging and spatial orientation–
NFCNFC works only when folded; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese model–
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2–
PositioningDual-band GNSS; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; BeiDou and NavIC outside the US–

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