Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: which is the best foldable?

Google took wraps off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphone on Tuesday, and it rivals one of the popular foldable contenders, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. With both phones coming in a similar price range, buyers might get confused as to which is a better option. Fret not, as in this article, we are comparing both premium foldable phones in detail, so that you can make the right decision. Also Read: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold availability and offers are here; Sale starts tomorrow

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Design and display

There’s a stark difference between the design of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The latter has a more narrow form factor as compared to Google’s foldable. That said, for one-handed usage, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a better option. However, due to the 9 Pro Fold’s wider footprint, it also has a cover panel that is usable for most tasks. Speaking of the display, Pixel 9 Pro Fold features an 8-inch LTPO OLED screen on the inside with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED panel on the outside. The Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch LTPO main screen with 120Hz refresh rate support and a 6.3-inch cover panel with the same refresh rate. Also Read: Why Loss of Pulse Detection on the Pixel 9 Could Save Lives

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Cameras

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets a triple-rear camera system with a 48MP main lens, a 10.5MP telephoto lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto unit. Both models can let you record 4K videos. There’s a better in-screen camera on the Pixel foldable, a 10MP lens. Upfront, it has a 10MP sensor, again. The Z Fold 6 has a 4MP sensor on the inner screen and a 10MP selfie snapper. Also Read: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold debuts at a price of Rs 1,72,999

While both phones have a great set of cameras, the Pixel camera comes with a ton of AI features such as Add Me, Magic Editor, and more. The Z Fold 6 also has its own set of Galaxy AI features like Magic Eraser.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Performance, battery, OS

The Pixel foldable is powered by a Tensor G4 chipset and has a Titan M2 chipset for security. The Galaxy Z Fold 6, on the other hand, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Both are 4nm chips, however, on paper, the Snapdragon chipset is more powerful. But you shouldn’t feel any performance hiccups with any of the two chips as they are quite powerful.

This time around, Google has bumped up the RAM to 16GB and storage up to 512GB. The Samsung foldable only has 12GB of RAM, users get 1TB of storage option. The Pixel foldable has a 4650mAh battery, which is larger than the 4,400mAh cell inside the Z Fold 6. Google also offers a faster 45W fast charging speed over the 25W charging speed support for the Samsung foldable.

OS-wise, both the Pixel and Samsung foldables run on Android 14 and will get 7 years of guaranteed Android updates and security patches. The Samsung device runs on One UI, whereas, the 9 Pro Fold has stock Android.

Conclusion

Overall, you cannot go wrong with any of these foldable phones. However, if you want a wider and more usable cover screen, better battery, and a ton of AI features, then the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a good choice. If you want a one-handed usage on a foldable with the cover screen and Samsung’s One UI, then the Z Fold 6 is a good deal for you. You can also consider options like Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, which is a camera-centric foldable.