{"id":13505,"date":"2023-08-05T01:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T23:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/08\/05\/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-google-pixel-fold\/"},"modified":"2023-08-05T22:15:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T20:15:33","slug":"phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-google-pixel-fold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/08\/05\/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-google-pixel-fold\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the latest book-style foldable from Samsung. When it comes to the US, it doesn\u2019t have many competitors, but we\u2019ll compare it with one of them, the one from Google. We\u2019ll compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold. Both of these smartphones are book-style foldables, but they have somewhat different approaches to that form factor. They both look different, and feel different to use.
\nWe\u2019ll first list their specifications, and then we\u2019ll move to compare them across a number of other categories. Checking out the design differences will be especially interesting. In addition to that, we\u2019ll also check out their displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio performance. Let\u2019s get to it.
\nSpecs
\n\u2013 Screen size (main): 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz, HDR10+, 1,750 nits \/ 7.6-inch Foldable OLED display (120Hz, HDR10+, 1,450 nits)
\n\u2013 Cover: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz) \/ 5.8-inch OLED (120Hz)
\n\u2013 Screen resolution (main): 1812 x 2176 \/ 1840 x 2208
\n\u2013 Cover: 2316 x 904 \/ 2092 x 1080
\n\u2013 SoC: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy \/ Google Tensor G2
\n\u2013 RAM: 12GB (LPDDR5X) \/ 12GB (LPDDR5)
\n\u2013 Storage: 256GB\/512GB\/1TB \/ 256GB\/512GB
\n\u2013 Rear cameras: 50MP (wide, f\/1.8 aperture, OIS), 12MP (ultrawide, 123-degree FoV), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) \/ 48MP (wide, f\/1.7 aperture, OIS), 10.8MP (ultrawide, 121-degree FoV), 10.8MP (telephoto, 5x optical zoom, OIS)
\n\u2013 Front cameras: 4MP (under display, main display, f\/1.8 aperture), 10MP (cover display, f\/2.2 aperture) \/ 8MP (main display, f\/2.0 aperture), 9.5MP (cover dsiplay, f\/2.2 aperture)
\n\u2013 Battery: 4,400mAh \/ 4,821mAh
\n\u2013 Dimensions (unfolded): 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1mm \/ 158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8mm
\n\u2013 Dimensions (folded): 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4mm \/ 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1mm
\n\u2013 Weight: 253 grams \/ 283 grams
\n\u2013 Connectivity: 5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3 \/ 5.2
\n\u2013 Security: Side-facing fingerprint scanner
\n\u2013 OS: Android 13 with One UI \/ Android 13
\n\u2013 Price: $1,799 \/ $1,799
\n\u2013 Buy: Samsung \/ Google
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold: Design
\nAs already mentioned, both of these phones are book-style foldables. The thing is, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 goes for a tall, narrow shape, while the Pixel Fold is shorter and wider. That way the Pixel Fold feels more like a regular phone when folded, and has a horizontal layout when unfolded. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is really narrow when folded, and it almost has a square shape when unfolded.
\nConsidering these layouts, the two phones are considerably different in terms of usage. They are both made out of metal and glass, though. They both have a display camera hole on the cover display. It\u2019s also worth noting that both of these devices do fold flat. The Pixel Fold is a bit thinner when both folded and unfolded, while it weighs more than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. You will feel that difference, as it weighs 283 grams, compared to 253 grams of the Fold 5.
\nBoth handsets have three cameras on the back, though they look considerably different from the design standpoint (camera islands), and the hardware is also different. Samsung opted for an under-display camera on the main display, while Google hid the camera inside the bezel around the main display. Those bezels are noticeably thicker than the ones on the Galaxy Z Fold 5. In fact, its top and bottom bezels are thicker than the side bezels, which does look a bit weird.
\nBoth of these devices do offer an IPX8 rating for water resistance. They are both quite slippery, by the way, so using a case may not be a bad idea. They do both feel like premium devices, though.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold: Display
\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 5 includes a 7.6-inch 1812 x 2176 Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. That panel has a 120Hz refresh rate, supports HDR10+ content, and has a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. The second display on the phone is a 6.2-inch panel. That display has a 2316 x 904 resolution, and a 23.1:9 aspect ratio. That is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it\u2019s protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2.<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel Fold, on the other hand, includes a 7.6-inch 1840 x 2208 Foldable OLED display. That display has a 120Hz refresh rate, and supports HDR10+ content. It has a peak brightness of 1,450 nits. The cover display on the phone measures 5.8 inches, and offers a resolution of 2092 x 1080. That panel has a 17.4:9 aspect ratio, and a peak brightness of 1,550. That is an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, supports HDR content, and is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus.
\nAll four displays here are good, actually. There\u2019s not much to complain about, to be quite honest. The Galaxy Z Fold 5\u2019s main display does get a bit brighter, but the Pixel Fold\u2019s is bright enough. The Pixel Fold\u2019s cover display is more enjoyable to use, due to its aspect ratio and size. They both offer vivid colors, good viewing angles, and are more than sharp enough. You do need to decide which aspect ratio suits you better, though, mainly when it comes to main displays. These are considerably different foldables.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold: Performance
\nThe Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy fuels the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Samsung also included 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM in the device, and UFS 4.0 flash storage too. The Pixel Fold, on the other hand, is fueled by the Google Tensor G2 processor. Google also included 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM inside this phone, and UFS 3.1 flash storage. Samsung does have the edge when it comes to sheer performance power.
\nThe Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is more powerful than the Tensor G2, and it also offers better power consumption. RAM and storage modules are also newer and faster inside the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Is that something you\u2019ll notice during your usage, though? Well, no, unless you compare them directly, and then you\u2019ll notice that the Fold 5 is a bit snappier, and that goes for opening up apps too.
\nWhere you will notice the difference, however, is in the gaming department. If you\u2019re not a gamer, this won\u2019t really interest you. Both phones do a great job with most games, but when it comes to the most graphically-intensive games, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the king. The Pixel Fold is not exactly made for gaming, and in games such as Genshin Impact, it can struggle a bit, at least in comparison to the Fold 5. Overall, though, both phones do offer good performance.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold: Battery
\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 4,400mAh battery on the inside, while the Pixel Fold comes with a 4,821mAh unit. Google did manage to squeeze in a considerably larger battery inside its foldable, and it also has a smaller cover display. Considering everything, does it offer better battery life, though? Despite its SoC? Well, yes, it does, at least it did during our testing. Do note that your mileage may be considerably different, though. Your usage could end up being considerably different, as there are two screens here to think of. We did use the cover displays on both phones quite a bit.
\nIn any case, crossing the 8-hour screen-on-time mark on the Pixel Fold was not a problem for us at all. The phone actually went to 8 and a half hours of screen-on-time without a problem almost every time. We\u2019re still actively testing the Galaxy Z Fold 5, but its battery life also seems promising. We\u2019re not seeing it to be as good as what the Pixel Fold offers, though. On the Fold 5, we\u2019re getting closer to 7 hours of screen-on-time, 7 and a half. Do note that we\u2019re not really gaming on our phones all that much, other than for testing purposes.
\nNow, in terms of charging. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports 25W wired, 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Pixel Fold, on the other hand, supports 21W wired, and 7.5W wireless charging. Neither phone offers particularly fast charging, but if you\u2019re planning on charging these devices wirelessly, the Fold 5 is the better option. Neither phone comes with a charging brick, though.
\nSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold: Cameras
\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (123-degree FoV), and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom). The Pixel Fold, on the other hand, includes a 48-megapixel main camera, a 10.8-megapixel ultrawide unit (121-degree FoV), and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto camera (5x optical zoom).<\/p>\n

So, the Pixel Fold is closer to the Pixel 7a in terms of its cameras, than the Pixel 7 Pro, as far as hardware is concerned. It does have that telephoto camera unlike the Pixel 7a, however. Despite the fact its camera hardware is inferior to the Pixel 7 Pro, the pictures look great. Google\u2019s image processing strikes again. The images are sharp, vivid, and have that Pixel look you\u2019d expect, that contrasty look. The telephoto camera also does a really good job at 5x, and the phone didn\u2019t exactly falter in low light either.
\nThe Galaxy Z Fold 5 provides a bit more saturated images, and it\u2019s less reliable than the Pixel Fold, in the general scheme of things. The skin colors are a hit-and-miss, for example. Still, the images it provides are sharp, vivid, and look good overall. The phone also did a good job in low light, while its telephoto camera is not as good as the one on the Pixel Fold, but it\u2019s quite good nonetheless.
\nAudio
\nBoth the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Pixel Fold include a set of stereo speakers. Both sets of speakers are good, and loud enough. They are well-balanced, and there\u2019s even some bass to speak of. These are not the best speakers out there, though, but they\u2019re on the same playing field, and they\u2019re good overall.
\nWhat you will not find on either phone is an audio jack. You will need to use a Type-C port on either phone in order to connect your headphones via a wire. If you prefer wireless connections, Bluetooth 5.3 is available on the Galaxy Z Fold 5, while the Pixel Fold includes Bluetooth 5.2.The post Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Google Pixel Fold appeared first on Android Headlines.
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