Strong Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Telset.id – Google Pixel Fold officially enliven the folding screen cellphone market in the world. Google Pixel Fold is a challenger to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, which has been on the market since 2022.

Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 have similarities in terms of screen size, which are both 7.6 inches. In addition, both of them also carry 3 cameras on the back.

However, if you look in more detail at Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, the specifications and features of the two are very different, which of course affects the performance of the cellphone. So who is more excited, Google Pixel Fold or Galaxy Z Fold4? Check out our full review of the latest HP 5G below.

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Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4’s strong battle will review the design and screens of the two smartphones. Followed by performance, cameras and prices for various variants.

Pixel Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold4 Design and Screen Comparison

Pixel Fold measures 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm when folded and 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mm when the smartphone is opened with a weight of 283 grams and a choice of Porcelain and Obsidian colors. HP body obtained IPX8 resistance certification not easily damaged when exposed to water.

The external screen uses a 5.8-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2092 pixels, a body ratio of 17.4: 9 and refresh rate 120 Hz and Gorilla Glass Victus. The screen has capabilities High Dynamic Range (HDR) up to 1200 nits and peak brightness up to 1550 nits.

The screen specifications of the Pixel Fold section are OLED, 7.6 inches with an aspect ratio of 6:5, resolution of 2208 x 1840 pixels, refresh rate 120 Hz, HDR capable up to 1,000 nits and 1,450 nits peak brightness.

The inner screen is also supported by Ultra Thin Glass technology, with a protective plastic layer on top.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has dimensions of 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm and weighs 263 grams or is lighter than the Google Pixel Fold and has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

The specifications for this latest folding cellphone screen use a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display screen as the main screen. This screen has a QXGA+ (2,176×1,812 pixels) LTPO resolution and an aspect ratio of 21.6:18, with refresh rate adaptive from the lowest 1Hz to 120Hz.

Meanwhile for the secondary screen when it is in the folded position (cover screen) uses a 6.2-inch (904×2,316 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display HD+ screen with refresh rate adaptive up to 120Hz and 23.1:9 aspect ratio. It tends to be wider than the outer screen of the Pixel Fold.

Samsung says that this phone uses an aluminum bezel and hinge cover that is sturdier than the previous generation. The cover screen and rear panel are also stronger because they are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus +.

Performance Comparison of Google Pixel Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold4

As a flagship cellphone, the performance of the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold4 should be listened to because it is influential for everyday use. Starting with Pixel Fold Pixel Fold is powered by Tensor G2 with Titan M2 security coprocessor.

Also embedded is 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, so that this cellphone can store lots of photos, applications and games.

This cellphone is supported by a fingerprint sensor on the power button, there are dual-SIM for SIM cards and e-SIM, stereo speakers and a 4,821 mAh battery that supports 30W Google and Android 13 charging.

Meanwhile, the specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold4 are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, which is claimed to be 10 percent more powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset used by the Galaxy S22 Series.

The chipset is combined with 12GB RAM (LPDDR5) with three UFS 3.1 storage media options, each with a capacity of 256GB, 512GB and 1 TB, which is the largest internal storage present in the Galaxy Z Fold series.

The battery capacity is still the same as the previous series, 4,400 mAh with 25 watt wired fast charging technology and 15 watt wireless fast charging (PowerShare). This phone is claimed to be able to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Pixel Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold4 Camera Comparison

Pixel Fold has 3 cameras on the back with a 48 MP main camera composition, 1/2 inch sensor, 0.8 micrometer pixel width, f/1.7 aperture, and OIS technology.

Next is a 10.8 MP ultrawide camera with a sensor size of 1/3 inch, a pixel width of 1.25 micrometers, and an aperture of f/2.2. Then a 10.8 MP telephoto camera with up to 5x optical zoom with a sensor size of 1/3.1 inch.

The telephoto camera has a pixel width of 1.22 micrometers, aperture f/3.05, and support for Super Res Zoom up to 20x.

Meanwhile, the front camera on the outer screen has a camera fixed focus 9.5 MP with a pixel width of 1.22 micrometers and an aperture of f/2.2 and the inner screen has a similar camera size of 8 MP, a pixel width of 1.12 micrometers and aperture f/2.0.

On the other hand, there are more camera specifications for the Galaxy Z Fold4 because it has a total of five cameras, namely one in cover displaysOne play display (main screen), and three cameras on the rear panel.

Three cameras on the back with a 50MP main camera configuration with an aperture of f/1.8, which is equipped with features dual-pixel autofocus, optical image stabilisation (OIS), and has a field of view of 85 degrees.

Still behind, there is also a 12MP ultrawide camera (f/2.2 lens aperture) with a 123-degree field of view. And the third is a 10MP telephoto camera with f/2.4 lens opening, and supports optical zoom up to 3x and SpaceZoom up to 30x assisted by AI Super Resolution and OIS technology.

Then the front camera under the main screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a 4MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.8, and the front camera is in cover screen has a 10MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. This front camera is still the same that is embedded in the Z Fold3.

Price of Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Comparison of the last Google Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold4 is a matter of price. Google opened a Pre-Order (PO) for Pixel Fold with prices starting at USD 1,799 or Rp. 26.5 million for 12GB/256GB RAM, where the PO is only available in the United States.

However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has been available in Indonesia since last year at a price of Rp. 24 million with a 12GB RAM variant and up to 1TB of memory. Following are the prices for Google Pixel Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4.

Google Pixel Fold:

• Pixel Fold price (12GB/256GB: USD 1,799 or IDR 26,640,000
• Pixel Fold price (12GB/512GB): USD 1,919 or IDR 28,470,000.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 5G:

• Price for Galaxy Z Fold4 5G (12GB/256GB): IDR 24,999,000
• Price for Galaxy Z Fold4 5G (12GB/512GB): IDR 26,999,000
• Price for Galaxy Z Fold4 5G (12GB/1TB): IDR 30,999,000

Conclusion

Google Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 are a duo of folding screen cellphones, which bring various advantages and various advanced features. It’s just that the Galaxy Z Fold4 tends to be better than the Pixel Fold.

This latest Samsung cellphone is superior in terms of design because it is lighter, then the camera is more complete and the price is more affordable. However, keep in mind that the Pixel Fold is the opening of the foldable cellphone series made by Google.

Google may bring various improvements for the next Pixel Fold series, in order to compete in the global smartphone market.

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SPECIFICATIONS SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD4

• Release: August 2022
• Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
• OS: Android 12L, One UI 4.1.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (1×3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
• GPU: Adreno 730
• RAM: 12GB
• Memory: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• Dimensions: 1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm (closed), 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm (open), 263 g
• Screen: 7.6 inches Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak), Cover display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

• Main Camera: 50MP f/1.8 (wide), 10MP f/2.4 (telephoto), 12MP f/2.2 (ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 4 MP, f/1.8 (wide), Cover Camera: 10 MP f/2.2 (wide)
• Battery: 4,400 mAh, Fast Charging 25W
• Colors: Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy
• Price: IDR 24,999,000 (12GB/256GB), IDR 26,999,000 (12GB/512GB), IDR 30,999,000 (12GB/1TB).

SPECIFICATIONS GOOGLE PIXEL FOLD

• Release: May 2023
• Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
• OS: Android 13
• Chipset: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G710 MP7
• RAM: 12GB
• Memory: 256GB, 512GB
• Dimensions: 158.7 x 139.7 x 5.8 mm, 283 grams
• Screen: 7.6-inch Foldable OLED resolution 2208 x 1840 pixels, refresh rate 120 Hz, HDR+ up to 1000 nits
• Main Camera: 48MP f/1.7 OIS (wide), 10.8 MP, f/3.1 (telephoto), 12 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-wide)
• Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide), Cover Camera: 9.5 MP, f/2.2 (wide)
• Battery: Li-Po 4821 mAh, Fast Charging 30W
• Color: Porcelain, Obsidian
• Price: IDR 26,640,000 (12GB/256GB), IDR 28,470,000. (12GB/512GB).