Although Samsung has owned the folding smartphone market for the past few years, Google has finally hit the scene with the Google Pixel Fold. If you’re in the market for a new foldable smartphone, you might be curious about how the Google Pixel Fold stacks up against Samsung’s line of folding smartphones.
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Google Pixel Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: How do they compare?
The Google Pixel Fold is Google’s first ever foldable smartphone, and expectations are high for this new device. Supposedly the thinnest and most durable foldable smartphone ever created, it’s sure to make a splash.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, meanwhile, is one of Samsung’s latest and greatest foldable smartphone devices. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is similar to the Z Fold 4, but flips open instead of folding open (going from a square to a rectangle when open, instead of a rectangle to a square, like the Galaxy Fold or Google Pixel). Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the Google Pixel Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip 4:
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Google Pixel Fold |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 |
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Release date |
June 2023 |
August 2022 |
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Starting price |
$1,799 |
$999 |
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Main screen size |
7.6 inch OLED |
6,7 inch FHD + Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
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Main screen resolution |
2208 x 1849, 380ppi |
2640 x 1080, 425ppi |
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Cover screen size |
5.8 inch OLED |
1.9 inch AMOLED |
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Cover screen resolution |
2092 x 1080, 408ppi |
512 x 260, 302ppi |
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Weight |
283g |
187g |
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Dimensions (open) |
139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8mm |
71.9 x 165.2.1 x 6.9mm |
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Dimensions (closed) |
139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm |
71.9 x 84.9 x 17.1mm |
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Battery capacity |
4,821mAh |
3,700mAh |
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Rear camera |
48MP, f/1.7, 0.8μm (main), 10.8MP, f/2.2, 1.25μm (ultrawide), 10.8MP, f/3.05, 1.22μm, 5x (telephoto) |
12MP Ultra Wide Camera: Pixel size: 1.12μm FOV: 123˚ F.No (aperture): F2.2 12MP Wide-angle Camera: Dual Pixel AF, OIS Pixel size: 1.8μm FOV: 83˚ F.No (aperture): F1.8 |
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Front camera |
9.5MP, f/2.2, 1.22μm (cover), 8MP, f/2, 1.22μm (main) |
0MP, 1.22μm, FOV: 80˚, F.No (aperture): F2.4 |
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Video |
HDR, 4K video recording at 30fps and 60fps, 1080p video recording at 30fps and 60fps, slow-motion video up to 240fps, 4K timelapse with stabilization, astrophotography timelapse |
4K UHD video recording at 30 and 60 fps (3840 x 2160) 1080p FHD video recording at 30 and 60 fps (1920 x 1080) 720p HD video recording at 30 fps (1280 x 720) |
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Processor |
Google Tensor G2 |
4nm 64-bit Octacore Processor |
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RAM |
12 GB |
8 GB |
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Storage |
256 GB, 512 GB |
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
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Wireless charging |
Yes |
Yes |
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Water and dust protection |
IPX8 rating |
IPX8 rating |
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Authentication |
Face unlock, fingerprint scanner |
Face unlock, fingerprint scanner |
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Stylus support |
No |
No |
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Color options |
Obsidian, porcelain |
Bora purple, pink gold, blue, graphite, gold, yellow, khaki, silver, and navy |
As you can see from the specs, the Google Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Flip 4 have some significant differences. For example, the Google Pixel Fold has 12 GB of RAM, while the Z Flip 4 has 8. The Google Pixel Fold also has a larger battery capacity (4,821mAh compared to 3,700mAh), and is considerably more expensive than the Z Flip 4, with a $1,799 price tag compared to $999.
As far as design, while the Google Pixel Fold folds open into a large square, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 folds into a rectangle, and is significantly smaller and lighter than the Pixel Fold. Additionally, the Pixel Fold has an outer screen that is as functional as a typical smartphone when it’s folded, while the Flip 4 has a tiny screen when folded, which is useful for notifications but not much else.
Final thoughts
Regardless of whether you opt for the Google Pixel Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, don’t forget to make sure that your new device is protected. A product protection plan can protect your device from accidental damage and more. Although Google offers Google Preferred Care and Samsung has Samsung Care+, both fall short of providing the most complete coverage.
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