Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Poco M3 Pro 5G

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; estimated prices are $1799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 25/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M3 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 1794
  • Faster charging: 21W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 257g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $1799

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 14 points higher (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (96/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Poco M3 Pro 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 1401321 515647
Geekbench Single 1750 688
Geekbench Multi 4516 1794
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2076x2152 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 21W 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm
Weight 257 g 190 g
Price $1799 $200
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
39/100
1401321 AnTuTu
Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
25/100 -171.8%
515647 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 171.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200

Price difference: $1599. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $1599.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (64/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (96/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Poco M3 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.