In this technical comparison between the Google Pixel Fold and the vivo X Fold5, 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 2480 x 2200 pixels (~413 ppi) for the X Fold5.
Choosing between these two Foldable Phones models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $1,799 (256GB), $1,919 (512GB) and Approx. $1,100 - $1,350 USD.
| Specifications |
Google Pixel Fold |
vivo X Fold5 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | June 2023 | July 2025 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm (Folded); 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm (Unfolded) | Unfolded: 159.7 x 142.3 x 4.3 mm; Folded: 159.7 x 72.6 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight | 283g | 217g (Gray/Titanium), 226g (White/Glass) |
| Build materials | Gorilla Glass Victus (Back/Cover), Stainless steel hinge, Aluminum frame | Front: 2nd-gen Armor Glass; Back: Glass fiber or Glass; Frame: Aluminum alloy; Hinge: Carbon fiber support |
| Water/Dust rating | IPX8 (Water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IPX8 / IPX9 (Water) and IP5X (Dust) |
| Miscellaneous | Mirror-finish stainless steel hinge with 180-degree fluid friction | Foldable-focused 3-stage Alert Slider; Functional down to -20°C |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable OLED (Inner); OLED (Cover) | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Size | 7.6-inch (Inner); 5.8-inch (Cover) | 8.03 inches |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2208 (Inner); 1080 x 2092 (Cover) | 2480 x 2200 pixels (~413 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz (Inner and Cover) | 120Hz (Adaptive 1-120Hz) |
| HDR support | HDR10+; 1,450 nits peak (Inner), 1,550 nits peak (Cover) | HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus (Cover); Ultra-thin glass with protective plastic layer (Inner) | 2nd-gen Armor Glass |
| Display (Cover) | Yes | 6.53" AMOLED, 1172 x 2748 pixels, 120Hz, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Various | - | 4500 nits peak brightness (both screens); Zeiss Master Color |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) | Android 15, Funtouch 15 (Global) / OriginOS 5 (China) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz & 2x3.0 GHz & 2x2.3 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| Software Features | Tabletop Mode, Dual Screen Interpreter, Live Translate | Origin Workbench (up to 5 active windows), AI Captions, DocMaster |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.1) |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | 12GB / 16GB (LPDDR5X Ultra) |
| Main Camera | ||
| Wide (main) | 48MP, f/1.7, 25mm, 1/2.0", OIS, CLAF | 50 MP, f/1.57, 23mm, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX921) |
| Ultra-wide | 10.8MP, f/2.2, 121° FoV, 1/3.0" | 50 MP, f/2.05, 15mm, 120°, PDAF (Samsung JN1) |
| Telephoto / periscope | 10.8MP, f/3.05, 112mm, 5x optical zoom, 20x Super Res Zoom, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.55, 70mm (3x optical), OIS, 100x HyperZoom (Sony IMX882) |
| Macro | - | 15cm Telephoto Macro |
| OIS | - | Yes (Main and Telephoto) |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR, Cinematic Blur, Slow-mo 240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Inner selfie camera | 8MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm (Fixed focus) | 20 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Cover selfie camera | 9.5MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm (Fixed focus) | 20 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
| Selfie Camera features | Real Tone, Face Unblur, 4K@30/60fps video | HDR, Portrait, Dual-Display Preview |
| Selfie Camera video | - | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, Stereo speakers |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Audio features | Spatial Audio, 3 mics with noise suppression | Snapdragon Sound, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Connectivity | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | - |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall effect | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Color Temp |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Side-mounted capacitive sensor |
| Stylus support | No | - |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - |
| Special Features | Titan M2 security chip, VPN by Google included | Apple ecosystem support (Apple Watch/iCloud integration), Security Chip |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type / capacity | 4,821 mAh | 6000mAh (Silicon-Carbon), Dual-cell |
| Wired charging | 30W (USB-PD 3.0) | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | Yes (Qi standard) | 40W Wireless; 5W Reverse Wireless charging |
| Reverse charging | Yes (Battery Share) | - |
| Reverse wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain | Titanium Gray, Feather White, Pine Green |
| Inside the box | USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool | - |
| Price | $1,799 (256GB), $1,919 (512GB) | Approx. $1,100 - $1,350 USD |
| Full Details | Pixel Fold - Full Specifications | X Fold5 - Full Specifications |