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Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

What Pixel Fold does better (14) and where Galaxy Z Fold3 5G wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel Fold
Google · 2023Pixel Fold
6.6Score
14 advantages≈ $440
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $540
4.2Display3.8
3.6Performance4.6
7.3Camera4.6
6.4Battery4.0
7.6Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel FoldGalaxy Z Fold3 5G
158.7 × 139.75.8128.1 × 158.26.4
Pixel FoldGalaxy Z Fold3 5GDifference
Height139.7 mm158.2 mm−18.5 mm
Width158.7 mm128.1 mm+30.6 mm
Thickness5.8 mm6.4 mm−0.6 mm
Weight283 g271 g+12 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel Fold better than Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 12 MP4×
  2. Optical zoom5× vs 2×2.5×
  3. AnTuTu score859,865 vs 635,918+35%
  4. Battery capacity4,821 mAh vs 4,400 mAh+10%
  5. Wired charging30 W vs 25 W+20%
  6. Measured brightness1,232 nits vs 922 nits+34%
  7. Major OS updates promised5 vs 4+25%
  8. Peak brightness1,450 nits vs 1,200 nits+21%
  9. Selfie camera8 MP vs 4 MP2×
  10. Wireless charging power20 W vs 11 W+82%
  11. Charged in 30 min48% vs 33%+45%
  12. Thickness5.8 mm vs 6.4 mm+10%

Why is Galaxy Z Fold3 5G better than Pixel Fold?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,833 vs 12,7193.3×
  2. Weight283 g vs 271 g+4%
  3. Screen-to-body ratio82.7% vs 88.8%+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight283 g271 g
Thickness5.8 mm6.4 mm
Height139.7 mm158.2 mm
Width158.7 mm128.1 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIPX8IPX8
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus
ColoursPorcelain, ObsidianPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Green, Thom Browne Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition
Stylus—Yes
Display
Screen size7.6″7.6″
PanelFoldable OLEDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,840 px1,768 px
Resolution (height)2,208 px2,208 px
Pixel density378 ppi374 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,450 nits1,200 nits
Measured brightness1,232 nits922 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.7%88.8%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process5 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.85 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUMali-G710 MP7Adreno 660
AnTuTu score859,865635,918
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,83312,719
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,433
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/1.76"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom5×2×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera8 MP4 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,821 mAh4,400 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W25 W
Charged in 30 min48%33%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power20 W11 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-25.6 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)—1.04 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—One UI 6.1
Major OS updates promised54
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