Google Pixel 7a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,194,673); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1194673
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $180 | — |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Google Pixel 7a by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (67/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.