Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8 has the bigger battery (4575 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 1 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 Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 42
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4575 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
  • Faster wireless charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 187g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $699 vs $1531

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4458
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1443431 3119308
Geekbench Single 1722 3041
Geekbench Multi 4458 9494
Display 6.2" OLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2400 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 27W 25W
Wireless charging 18W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 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 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 187 g 215 g
Price $699 $1531
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +53.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Google Pixel 8 by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531

Price difference: $832. Google Pixel 8 is cheaper by $832.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Fold7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (79/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.