Between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and V40 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes out ahead in ram and screen size, while the V40 Pro wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 and the V40 Pro scores 67.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.1 vs 67.6). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, screen size, water resistance, among others.
Pick the V40 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, optical image stabilization, 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 Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 17.99% more. 8.0 " vs 6.78 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Why Vivo - V40 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 400.00% more. 50 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 280.95% more. 80 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Weight — 65.00 g less. 192 vs 257.
- ▲Pixel density — 21.18% more. 452 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 20.16% more. 1490000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 18.28% more. 5500 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 257 g | 192 glead |
| Thickness | 10.5 mm | 7.6 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.0 "lead | 6.78 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 373 ppi | 452 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 5500 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 21 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - V40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has 18.3% more battery — 4650 mAh vs 5500 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro is 65g lighter — 257g vs 192g.
Is Pixel 9 Pro Fold waterproof?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating.
Does V40 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, V40 Pro supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or V40 Pro?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or V40 Pro?+
V40 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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