Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 scores higher on the OH Rank (67 vs 58), winning 2 of 10 categories including Performance and Desktop Replacement. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 9mm wider than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the more recent release, from Sep 2024.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
67
58
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
68.1mm (2.68in) · Jul 24, 2024 · FOLD · Rank #122
9+6+13+12+9+5+3+0+5+5 = 67
FOLD* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Selfie
EDITORIAL: Samsung is making small improvements by giving the Z Fold the next processor, 2 much brighter LTPO screens, better protection against dust and water, and industry leading 7 years of OS update promise. Sadly, the battery size is the same as last year and LTPO tech couldn't offset the high brightness enough to deliver any meaningful endurance improvement.
PROs
excellent compact build, fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with UFS 4.0 performance, >1600nits bright LTPO AMOLED screens with HDR10+ tech, improved IP48 (dust >1mm, down to 1.5m for 30min) protection, reliable pics from a 50MP 23mm main + 10MP 66mm telephoto (both OIS PDAF) + 12MP 12mm ultrawide that also acts as a very good selfie, up to 7 years of very stabile and feature rich OneUI OS, excellent DeX included, stylus support, fast USB-C 3.2 port with OTG
CONs
lighter but with same size battery as Z Fold 5, barely a day of endurance from a small 4400mAh old-tech lithium battery with almost 90min slow 25W (15W wireless) charging, no full dust protection, no AF on ultrawide, mediocre selfie cameras in and out, average video recording, no memory expansion, no stylus slot - it has to be attached to a case or carried separately
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
77.1mm (3.04in) · Sep 2024 · FOLD · Rank #197
5+6+13+12+9+5+3+0+5+0 = 58
FOLD* TOP Software* TOP SelfieMidrange
EDITORIAL: In a change of direction, Google abandoned their first Fold's proportions (shorter and wider outer screen) for proportions that match other book-like foldable phones. 9 Pro Fold comes with a newer Tensor chip (4nm), smaller battery and (mostly) the same imaging setup.
PROs
excellent build, >2000nits bright >400ppi 120Hz OLED outer screen and >2000nits 380ppi 120Hz LTPO OLED inner screen with HDR10+, immersible IPX8 protection, very average imaging from a 48MP 25mm OIS main + 10.5MP 112mm OIS tele + 10.5MP ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, average performance from the 2 10MP 23mm PDAF selfie cameras (but you can use the main setup), average video recording, a promise of 7 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 port and Satellite SOS Service option
CONs
chunky bezels on both screens, mediocre Tensor G3 with UFS 3.1 performance, 24hr endurance (outer screen, will last less if you use the inner screen too) 4650mAh lithium battery with >90min slow 21W (7.5W wireless) charging, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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