Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 5/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 34 points higher (39/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G4
AnTuTu 1401321
Geekbench Single 1750
Geekbench Multi 4516
Display 8.0" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2076x2152 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh
Charging 21W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8 IP68
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm
Weight 257 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (64/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (29/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (50/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.