Samsung Z Fold 5 vs Pixel Fold Comparison

Design & Build Quality

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

• Thinner & Lighter Samsung has redesigned the hinge to make the Z Fold 5 shallower when closed.

• IPX8 Water Resistance: Survives immersion in water (unlike the Pixel Fold’s IPX8 rating).

• Armor Aluminum 2 Frame: Stiffer and more durable.

• New Flex Hinge: Minimal gap when closed gives it a cleaner look.

Google Pixel Fold

• Wider Cover Screen: Looks and feels more like a regular phone when closed.

• Premium Metal Hinge: Feels high quality yet makes it heavier.

• IPX8 Water Resistance (same as Samsung but with no dust resistance.)

• Design Language: Features a matte glass back and a unique camera bar.

Winner? The Z Fold 5 wins if you prefer a more lightweight and refined design. But if you like a wider front screen, the Pixel Fold is just better.

Display: Dual; 2 In & 1 Out

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

• Cover Screen: 6.2″ AMOLED, 120Hz (tall and narrow)

• Internal Display: 7.6 inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, brighter (1,750 nits peak).

• Ultra-Thin Glass: Stronger than previous versions.

• Under-Display Camera: It becomes less conspicuous while viewing videos.

Google Pixel Fold

• Cover Screen: 5.8-inch OLED; 120Hz (wider, easier typing).

• Inside: 7.6″ OLED, 120Hz but lower peak brightness (1,450 nits).

• Visible crease: More visible than Samsung’s.

• Absorbing Aspect Ratio: More organic looking for uses and long recordings.

Winner? The Z Fold 5’s brighter, tougher screen appeals, but the Pixel Fold’s wider outer display is more usable.

Performance & Software

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Optimized for Galaxy): Lightning-speed performance.

• 12GB RAM: For seamless multitasking.

• One UI 5.1.1 (Android 13): Great foldable tweaks (taskbar, app continuity).

• DeX Mode: Becomes a desktop-type ecosystem.

Google Pixel Fold

• Tensor G2 Chip – It’s Good but Doesn’t Rival Snapdragon

• 12GB RAM → Good for most usages

• Stock Android (Android 14): More refined software with formerly Pixel-only features.

• Improved App Optimization — Google apps run like a charm in foldable mode Get to know more.

Winner? The Z Fold 5 isn’t just faster, while the software feels smoothest on the Pixel Fold.

Cameras: Which one takes better photos?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

• Triple Rear Cameras:

• 50MP (main)

• 12MP (ultrawide)

• 10MP (telephoto, 3x zoom)

• Under-Display Selfie Camera (4MP): Bad for selfies.

• Improved Zoom & Video: Better camera performance overall.

Google Pixel Fold

• Triple Rear Cameras:

•  48MP (main)

• 10.8MP (ultrawide)

• 10.8MP (telephoto, 5x zoom)

• Better Selfies: 9.5MP cover & inner cameras

• Pixel Wizardry: Night Sight, Real Tone, and A.I. tweaks give photos a lift.

Winner? The Pixel Fold has superior color science and selfies, but Z Fold 5 takes the cake in zoom and versatility.

Battery Life & Charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

• 4,400mAh Battery: All day with normal use.

• 25W Fast Charging: Fully recharged in ~80 mins.

• Wireless & Reverse Wireless Charging: Ultimate convenience.

Google Pixel Fold

• 4,821mAh Battery: Bigger, but the Tensor G2 is less efficient.

• 21W Fast Charging: Not the fastest, neither as fast as Samsung

• Feature: Reverse Wireless Charging Is Missing

Winner? Z Fold 5 has better battery optimization and supports faster charging.

Price & Value

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: From $1,799.

• Google Pixel Fold: From $1,799.

Both are pricey, though Samsung offers better trade-in deals and more years of software support (5 years to Pixel’s 3).

Our Final Verdict: Which Should You Purchase?

Then choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you want:

✅ More powerful & improved multitasking

✅ Better display luminosity & longevity

✅ Quick charge & wireless charge

✅ Longer software support

Pick the Google Pixel Fold If You Need:

✅ Bigger cover screen (more useable folded)

✅ Improved camera processing & selfies

✅ Cleaner Android experience

✅ More natural app scaling

Who Wins?

If raw performance, display, and battery life are your top concerns, the Z Fold 5 is the best foldable. But if you value software polish and camera quality, the Pixel Fold is a formidable contender.

What’s Your Pick?

Do you fall into the Samsung camp or the Google camp? Let us know in the comments!

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