Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 7.5 W |
| Weight | 187 g | 257 g |
| AnTuTu | 2020000 | 1240000 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 8.0 " |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 21 W |
Between the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes out ahead in wireless charging / weight, while the Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins on ram / screen size. Overall, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 scores 67 and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 66 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67 vs 66). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is 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. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 100.00% more. 15 W vs 7.5 W.
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. The single most decisive one: RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, front camera, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 leads the current Mars Score by 1.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 if…
Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, weight g, antutu score.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold if…
Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the measurable edge on ram gb, screen size in, battery capacity mah.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Z Flip 7 | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 16 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2020000lead | 1240000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 21.0 GHzlead | 14.6 GHz |
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.