Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, 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 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4575); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,443,431); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 199g

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (76/100 vs 57/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
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 8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1443431 3119308
Geekbench Single 1722 3041
Geekbench Multi 4458 9494
Display 6.2" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2400 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 27W 45W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 187 g 199 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
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 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +53.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Google Pixel 8 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
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 8 (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (79/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Google Pixel 8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (76/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.