Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in wireless charging and weight, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on ram and screen size. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 65.3 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.3 vs 67.1). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy Z Flip 7 if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, weight, antutu, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are ram, screen size, battery capacity, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, front camera, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Weight — 70.00 g less. 187 vs 257.
- ▲AnTuTu — 62.90% more. 2020000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Wired charging — 19.05% more. 25 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 13.94% more. 425 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 19.40% more. 8.0 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 16.25% more. 4650 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP48).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 glead | 257 g |
| Thickness | 13.7 mm | 10.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP48 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | foldable_clamshelllead | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppilead | 373 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 2700 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 4650 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 21 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has 16.3% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 70g lighter — 187g vs 257g.
Is Galaxy Z Flip 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an IP48 rating.
Does Pixel 9 Pro Fold support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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