Dimensions and display<\/h2>\n\n ![\"Side-by-side](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/69d8b470-58d6-11ef-a7de-09fe24e5c79b\")
<\/figcaption>\n Google \/ Samsung \/ Will Shanklin for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\nThe Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a slightly bigger phone than Samsung\u2019s. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 13 percent wider and a smidge taller when unfolded. Both phones are roughly the same thickness when open, although the Pixel measures a bit thinner when folded.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nBoth phones have OLED (or OLED-adjacent) displays with the goodies you\u2019d expect from the tech: rich colors, deep blacks and more efficient power in darker scenes. Google\u2019s model has an 8-inch OLED Super Actua Flex main display, while Samsung uses a 7.6-inch AMOLED. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold\u2019s internal screen is 12 percent bigger by area. They\u2019re similarly sharp: 373 ppi on the Pixel vs. 375 ppi on the Z Fold 6.<\/p>\n\n ![\"Side-by-side](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/8740a0e0-58d6-11ef-9eee-5b9123f2a464\")
<\/figcaption>\n Google \/ Samsung \/ Will Shanklin for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\nThe phones\u2019 outer displays are the same size diagonally (6.3 inches). However, the Pixel\u2019s is 6.5 percent bigger when measured by area, which factors in aspect ratios.<\/p>\n
The Pixel 9 Fold Pro is 7.5 percent heavier: 9.1 oz (257 g) compared to the Z Fold\u2019s 8.4 oz (239 g).<\/p>\n
Processor, RAM and storage<\/h2>\n\n ![\"Side-by-side](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/9c036ad0-58d6-11ef-9a75-ac65fd56fa1e\")
<\/figcaption>\n Google \/ Samsung \/ Will Shanklin for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\nThe Pixel 9 Fold Pro is powered by the Tensor G4 chip, while the Z Fold 6 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/a>. We\u2019ll need more hands-on time with the Pixel to say what that means in benchmarks and everyday experience. However, we found the Z Fold 6 speedy and responsive without noticeable lag.<\/p>\nThe Pixel does have more RAM: 16GB to 12GB on the Pixel. Both phones start with 256GB storage. Each offers a 512GB variant, but only the Z Fold 6 has a 1TB option. (For those who don\u2019t mind paying nearly $2,300 for a phone!)<\/p>\n
Price<\/h2>\n\n ![\"Side-by-side](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/bab56370-58d6-11ef-97ff-da73d6ea8b1c\")
<\/figcaption>\n Google \/ Samsung \/ Will Shanklin for Engadget\n <\/div>\n<\/figure>\nFoldable phones are still luxury items, with the Pixel outpacing Apple\u2019s most expensive iPhone<\/a> by $600. The Pixel is a bit less expensive than the Z Fold, setting you back \u201conly\u201d $1,799 and up compared to the Z Fold 6\u2019s $1,900. (Although you may find trade-in deals that leave you paying significantly less.) Even the \u201cbudget\u201d rival to these two, the OnePlus Open<\/a>, still costs a hefty $1,700 without trade-ins.<\/p>\nAs much as foldable phones have improved since they first arrived<\/a> five years ago, they\u2019re still pricing out all but the most deep-pocketed consumers. Until they\u2019re competing more with other high-end phones than top-of-the-line laptops<\/a>, they\u2019ll remain niche products for the privileged.<\/p>\nFull specs comparison<\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s a table showing the full specs breakdown between the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n\n\n<\/td>\n \nGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nStarting price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n$1,799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n$1,900<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nDimensions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nFolded<\/strong>: 6.1 x 3 x 0.4 inch (155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm)<\/p>\nUnfolded<\/strong>: 6.1 x 5.9 x 0.2 inch (155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\nFolded<\/strong>: 6 x 2.7 x 0.5 inch (153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm)<\/p>\nUnfolded<\/strong>: 6 x 5.2 x 0.2 inch (153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nWeight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n9.1 oz (257 g)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n8.4 oz (239 g)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nProcessor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nTensor G4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nSnapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nDisplay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nInner<\/strong>: 8-inch OLED | 2076 x 2152 (373 ppi)<\/p>\nOuter<\/strong>: 6.3-inch OLED | 1080 x 2424 (422 ppi)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\nInner<\/strong>: 7.6-inch AMOLED | 2076 x 2152 (374 ppi)<\/p>\nOuter<\/strong>: 6.3-inch AMOLED | 968 x 2376 (410 ppi)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nStorage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n256GB \/ 512GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n256GB \/ 512GB \/ 1TB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nRAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n16GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n12GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nBattery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n4650 mAh | \u201c24 hours\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n4400 mAh | \u201cup to 18 hours\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nCamera<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nMain<\/strong>: 48 MP Wide (\u0192\/1.7) | 10.5 MP Ultrawide (\u0192\/2.2) | 10.8 MP Telephoto (\u0192\/3.1) w\/5x zoom<\/p>\nFront<\/strong>: 10 MP Dual PD (\u0192\/2.2)<\/p>\nInner<\/strong>: 10 MP Dual PD (\u0192\/2.2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\nMain<\/strong>: 50 MP Wide (\u0192\/1.8) | 12 MP Ultrawide (\u0192\/2.2) | 10 MP (\u0192\/1.8) \/ Telephoto (\u0192\/2.4) w\/3x zoom<\/p>\nFront<\/strong>: 10 (\u0192\/2.2)<\/p>\nInner<\/strong>: 4 MP (\u0192\/1.8)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\nStylus support<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nS Pen Fold Edition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a slightly bigger phone than Samsung\u2019s. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 13 percent wider and a smidge taller when unfolded. Both phones are roughly the same thickness when open, although the Pixel measures a bit thinner when folded.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n Both phones have OLED (or OLED-adjacent) displays with the goodies you\u2019d expect from the tech: rich colors, deep blacks and more efficient power in darker scenes. Google\u2019s model has an 8-inch OLED Super Actua Flex main display, while Samsung uses a 7.6-inch AMOLED. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold\u2019s internal screen is 12 percent bigger by area. They\u2019re similarly sharp: 373 ppi on the Pixel vs. 375 ppi on the Z Fold 6.<\/p>\n The phones\u2019 outer displays are the same size diagonally (6.3 inches). However, the Pixel\u2019s is 6.5 percent bigger when measured by area, which factors in aspect ratios.<\/p>\n The Pixel 9 Fold Pro is 7.5 percent heavier: 9.1 oz (257 g) compared to the Z Fold\u2019s 8.4 oz (239 g).<\/p>\n The Pixel 9 Fold Pro is powered by the Tensor G4 chip, while the Z Fold 6 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/a>. We\u2019ll need more hands-on time with the Pixel to say what that means in benchmarks and everyday experience. However, we found the Z Fold 6 speedy and responsive without noticeable lag.<\/p>\n The Pixel does have more RAM: 16GB to 12GB on the Pixel. Both phones start with 256GB storage. Each offers a 512GB variant, but only the Z Fold 6 has a 1TB option. (For those who don\u2019t mind paying nearly $2,300 for a phone!)<\/p>\n Foldable phones are still luxury items, with the Pixel outpacing Apple\u2019s most expensive iPhone<\/a> by $600. The Pixel is a bit less expensive than the Z Fold, setting you back \u201conly\u201d $1,799 and up compared to the Z Fold 6\u2019s $1,900. (Although you may find trade-in deals that leave you paying significantly less.) Even the \u201cbudget\u201d rival to these two, the OnePlus Open<\/a>, still costs a hefty $1,700 without trade-ins.<\/p>\n As much as foldable phones have improved since they first arrived<\/a> five years ago, they\u2019re still pricing out all but the most deep-pocketed consumers. Until they\u2019re competing more with other high-end phones than top-of-the-line laptops<\/a>, they\u2019ll remain niche products for the privileged.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a table showing the full specs breakdown between the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Starting price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n $1,799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n $1,900<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Dimensions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folded<\/strong>: 6.1 x 3 x 0.4 inch (155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm)<\/p>\n Unfolded<\/strong>: 6.1 x 5.9 x 0.2 inch (155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Folded<\/strong>: 6 x 2.7 x 0.5 inch (153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm)<\/p>\n Unfolded<\/strong>: 6 x 5.2 x 0.2 inch (153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 9.1 oz (257 g)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 8.4 oz (239 g)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Processor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Tensor G4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Snapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Display<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Inner<\/strong>: 8-inch OLED | 2076 x 2152 (373 ppi)<\/p>\n Outer<\/strong>: 6.3-inch OLED | 1080 x 2424 (422 ppi)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Inner<\/strong>: 7.6-inch AMOLED | 2076 x 2152 (374 ppi)<\/p>\n Outer<\/strong>: 6.3-inch AMOLED | 968 x 2376 (410 ppi)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Storage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 256GB \/ 512GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 256GB \/ 512GB \/ 1TB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n RAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 16GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 12GB<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Battery<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4650 mAh | \u201c24 hours\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4400 mAh | \u201cup to 18 hours\u201d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Camera<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Main<\/strong>: 48 MP Wide (\u0192\/1.7) | 10.5 MP Ultrawide (\u0192\/2.2) | 10.8 MP Telephoto (\u0192\/3.1) w\/5x zoom<\/p>\n Front<\/strong>: 10 MP Dual PD (\u0192\/2.2)<\/p>\n Inner<\/strong>: 10 MP Dual PD (\u0192\/2.2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Main<\/strong>: 50 MP Wide (\u0192\/1.8) | 12 MP Ultrawide (\u0192\/2.2) | 10 MP (\u0192\/1.8) \/ Telephoto (\u0192\/2.4) w\/3x zoom<\/p>\n Front<\/strong>: 10 (\u0192\/2.2)<\/p>\n Inner<\/strong>: 4 MP (\u0192\/1.8)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Stylus support<\/p>\n<\/td>\n —<\/p>\n<\/td>\n S Pen Fold Edition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nProcessor, RAM and storage<\/h2>\n
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