Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Google Pixel Fold (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel Fold has the bigger battery (4821 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 859,865); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 283g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Google Pixel Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel Fold
Performance 60
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 60
Portability 52
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel Fold better?
  • Bigger battery: 4821 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859865
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3451
  • Lighter: 199g vs 283g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel Fold leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold leads (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (76/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel Fold: The Google Pixel Fold 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 Fold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859865 3119308
Geekbench Single 1459 3041
Geekbench Multi 3451 9494
Display Foldable OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1840x2208 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4821 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 45W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP48
Dimensions 158.7×139.7×5.8 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 283 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Google Pixel Fold
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel Fold
  • Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1840x2208
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
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 Fold
  • 4821 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
60
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel Fold Google Tensor G2
65/100
859865 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +72.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Google Pixel Fold by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (67/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (60/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Google Pixel Fold (76/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide edges out the Google Pixel Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Google Pixel Fold has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

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

The Google Pixel Fold leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

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

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