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).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
Value for money 88
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 199g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +61.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Google Pixel 7a by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.