Compare Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
In this technical comparison between the Google Pixel Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 1840 x 2208 (Inner); 1080 x 2092 (Cover) for the Pixel Fold versus 2160 x 1584 px (Main, 269 ppi) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover, 422 ppi) for the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,799 (256GB), $1,919 (512GB) and ~$2,899.
| Specifications |
Google Pixel Fold |
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2023 | January 2026 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM + multi-eSIM support |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm (Folded); 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm (Unfolded) | Folded: 159.2 x 75.0 x 12.9 mm | Unfolded: 159.2 x 214.1 x 3.9 mm |
| Weight | 283g | 309g |
| Build materials | Gorilla Glass Victus (Back/Cover), Stainless steel hinge, Aluminum frame | Titanium Hinge Housing, Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame, Ceramic-Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer back |
| Water/Dust rating | IPX8 (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP48 (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins; limited dust resistance) |
| Miscellaneous | Mirror-finish stainless steel hinge with 180-degree fluid friction | Dual-hinge system (folds inward twice); total thickness when folded is 12.9mm |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable OLED (Inner); OLED (Cover) | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 7.6-inch (Inner); 5.8-inch (Cover) | 10.0-inch (Main) | 6.5-inch (Cover) |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2208 (Inner); 1080 x 2092 (Cover) | 2160 x 1584 px (Main, 269 ppi) | 2520 x 1080 px (Cover, 422 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (Inner and Cover) | 1–120Hz Adaptive (Both) |
| HDR support | HDR10+; 1,450 nits peak (Inner), 1,550 nits peak (Cover) | HDR10+ / 100% DCI-P3 Color Volume |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus (Cover); Ultra-thin glass with protective plastic layer (Inner) | Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (Cover) |
| Display (Cover) | Yes | 2600 nits peak brightness; 21:9 aspect ratio |
| Various | - | 1600 nits peak (Main); S Pen support (specifically for TriFold) |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) | Android 16 with One UI 8 (7 years of OS and security updates) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 830 |
| Software Features | Tabletop Mode, Dual Screen Interpreter, Live Translate | Galaxy AI (Gemini Live, Sketch to Image, Photo Assist), Samsung DeX (Wireless), Multi-desktop for 10" screen |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) | 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 48MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/2.0", OIS, CLAF | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3", OIS, Multi-directional PDAF |
| Ultra-wide | 10.8MP, f/2.2, 121° FoV, 1/3.0" | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Telephoto / periscope | 10.8MP, f/3.05, 112mm, 5x optical zoom, 20x Super Res Zoom, OIS | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, OIS, 3x optical zoom (30x Space Zoom) |
| OIS | - | Yes (Wide and Telephoto) |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur, Slow-mo 240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@240fps (Slow-mo) |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm (Fixed focus) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (Under-display tech) |
| Cover selfie camera | 9.5MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm (Fixed focus) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm |
| Selfie Camera features | Real Tone, Face Unblur, 4K@30/60fps video | HDR, 4K video support |
| Selfie Camera video | - | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes (tuned by AKG) |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | Spatial Audio, 3 mics with noise suppression | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG, DisplayPort support |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall effect | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Side-mounted capacitive sensor |
| Stylus support | No | Yes (S Pen Fold Edition/Pro) |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | Yes |
| Special Features | Titan M2 security chip, VPN by Google included | Circle to Search, Live Translate, Satellite Connectivity (SOS) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 4,821 mAh | 5,600mAh (Three-cell system) |
| Wired charging | 30W (USB-PD 3.0) | 45W Wired (50% in ~30 mins) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (Qi standard) | 15W Wireless |
| Reverse charging | Yes (Battery Share) | No (Wired) |
| Reverse wireless charging | - | Yes (Wireless PowerShare, 4.5W) |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain | Crafted Black (Primary launch color) |
| Inside the box | USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool | Phone, 45W Adapter (select markets), USB-C Cable, SIM Ejector |
| Price | $1,799 (256GB), $1,919 (512GB) | ~$2,899 |
| Full Details | Pixel Fold - Full Specifications | Galaxy Z TriFold - Full Specifications |