Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Google Pixel 4 XL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Fold leads — 44/100 vs 42/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Fold has the bigger battery (4380 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 2 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 4 XL is noticeably lighter (193g vs 263g).

The Samsung Galaxy Fold edges out the Google Pixel 4 XL by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 4 XL

Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 17
Battery 18
Portability 61
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Performance 54
Display 77
Camera 20
Battery 38
Portability 20
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 4 XL better?

  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 193g vs 263g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?

  • Bigger battery: 4380 vs 3700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 12MP vs 2MP

  • Better camera (20/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 18/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4 XL vs the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the Samsung Galaxy Fold scores 2 points higher (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold leads (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Google Pixel 4 XL are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (61/100 vs 20/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 4 XL Samsung Galaxy Fold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513 824513
Geekbench Single 968 968
Geekbench Multi 2731 2731
Display 6.3" P-OLED 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3040 1536x2152
Refresh rate 90 Hz —
Battery 3700 mAh 4380 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Wireless charging — 15W
Main camera 2 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 16 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm
Weight 193 g 263 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 4 XL

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Telephoto: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera

Samsung Galaxy Fold

  • Main: 12MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
20
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 4 XL

  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3040
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
77
display

Samsung Galaxy Fold

  • 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1536x2152
  • Refresh rate: —
77
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 4 XL

  • 3700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
18
battery

Samsung Galaxy Fold

  • 4380 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4 XL and Samsung Galaxy Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4 XL Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
42/100
824513 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100
824513 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Google Pixel 4 XL are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Fold notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (38/100 vs 18/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (61/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold edges out the Google Pixel 4 XL by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The Google Pixel 4 XL has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy Fold — 44/100.

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 XL over the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Google Pixel 4 XL (61/100 vs 20/100).