Between the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and X Fold 3 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes out ahead in promised os updates, while the X Fold 3 Pro wins on wireless charging and wired charging. Overall, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 67.1 and the X Fold 3 Pro scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X Fold 3 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.1 vs 73.1), but the 6.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you care most about promised os updates. The biggest gaps in its favor are promised os updates.
Pick the X Fold 3 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X Fold 3 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold wins
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Why Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 376.19% more. 100 W vs 21 W.
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 66.94% more. 2070000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 22.58% more. 5700 mAh vs 4650 mAh.
- ▲Weight — 21.00 g less. 236 vs 257.
- ▲Pixel density — 7.77% more. 402 ppi vs 373 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 257 g | 236 glead |
| Thickness | 10.5 mmlead | 11.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Form factor | foldable_book | foldable_book |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.0 " | 8.03 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 373 ppi | 402 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4650 mAh | 5700 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 21 W | 100 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or X Fold 3 Pro?+
X Fold 3 Pro has 22.6% more battery — 4650 mAh vs 5700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or X Fold 3 Pro?+
X Fold 3 Pro is 21g lighter — 257g vs 236g.
Is Pixel 9 Pro Fold waterproof?+
Pixel 9 Pro Fold has an IPX8 rating.
Does X Fold 3 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, X Fold 3 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 Pro Fold or X Fold 3 Pro?+
X Fold 3 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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