Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes out ahead in wireless charging and antutu, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on battery capacity and screen size. Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 69.5 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 (69.5 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 Fold 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, antutu, weight, 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 battery capacity, screen size, water resistance.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, 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 Fold 7 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 65.32% more. 2050000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 42.00 g less. 215 vs 257.
- ▲Wired charging — 19.05% more. 25 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 0.27% more. 374 ppi vs 373 ppi.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲Battery capacity — 5.68% more. 4650 mAh vs 4400 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 5.26% more. 8.0 " vs 7.6 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 glead | 257 g |
| Thickness | 10.6 mm | 10.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IPX8lead |
| Form factor | foldable_book | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 7.6 " | 8.0 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 374 ppilead | 373 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 2700 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 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 Fold 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 4650 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 Wlead | 21 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has 5.7% more battery — 4400 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 is 42g lighter — 215g vs 257g.
Is Galaxy Z Fold 7 waterproof?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 Pro Fold support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 Pro Fold supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Pixel 9 Pro Fold?+
Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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