Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 69/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,561,427); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.5mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 52

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

Performance 98
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 201g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 5 points higher (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (98/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 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 9 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Google Tensor G4 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1561427 3950082
Geekbench Single 1850 3639
Geekbench Multi 4900 11047
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2424x1080 1828x2448
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 27W 45W
Wireless charging 15W —
DXOMark (camera) 143 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 17 / One UI 9
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm
Weight 198 g 201 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1828x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
74/100 +60.5%
3950082 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Google Pixel 9 by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9

$799

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 9 (98/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (75/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (74/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.