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Google June Wan/ Up until now, Samsung,andthe global dynamic that is Huawei, Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi, have been the only manufacturers making phone-to-tablet foldables. But unlike the latter group, Samsung is the only manufacturer selling its folding handsets in the U.S.
Review: Google Pixel Fold: A weekend later, I'm nearly sold
But soon, U.S. customers will be able to get their hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold's biggest competitor yet: Google's Pixel Fold. From's week of testing, three things are certain with the latest foldable: It has every right to be called a Google Pixel, the form factor gives Samsung a run for its money, and foldable phones are still very very expensive.
If you're prepared to splurge on a new foldable, both theGoogle Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 start at$1,799 and offer unique feature sets that make them both equally compelling. To help you decide on one, I've broken down the key reasons to buy one phone over the other.
| Google Pixel Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | |
| Price | From$1,799 | From $1,799 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Displays | External: 5.8-inch FHD+ OLED, Internal: 7.6-inch OLED at 120Hz | External: 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED, Internal: 7.6-inch AMOLED at 120Hz |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB with 256GB or 512GB | 12GB with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB |
| Cameras | 48MP wide, 10.8MP ultrawide, 10.8MP telephoto, 9.5MP front, 8MP inner | 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto, 10MP front, 4MP inner |
| Battery | 4,821mAh with 30W charging | 4,400mAh with 25W charging |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G (mmWave + sub6) | USB-C, 5G (mmWave + sub6) |
| Colors | Porcelain and Obsidian | Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, and Burgundy |
With each iteration of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, I've continued to criticize the narrowness of the device when collapsed, with it feeling more like a remote control than a pocketable smartphone. Some users will find comfort in that design, I know, but the underlying problem with it is that not all apps are optimized for the taller aspect ratio. As a result, text can often look squished, landscape images are resized significantly, and typing can be a finger workout.
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The solution to this, which I previously pointed out when testing Oppo's Find N2, is a wider aspect ratio on the front display. And the Google Pixel Fold has just that, with a 5.8-inch panel that should sit comfortably in most hands. Naturally, when unfolded, this also makes for a wider interior display, which is what you'd want if media consumption is one of your primary use cases with a tablet-to-phone foldable (and you're not a fan of the extreme letterboxing that comes with theZ Fold 4
Buying a Google Pixel gives you several exclusive benefits, including computational photography features like Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur (thanks to the Tensor chips powering the units), a solid privacy and security suite including Google's free VPN service, and now, tools that are tailored to the Pixel Fold form factor.
Particularly, users will be able to leverage Google's live translation database to produce real-time transcriptions of dialogue with the Pixel Fold. Thanks to the dual-screen nature of the device, as you're conversing with a person who speaks another language, you can hold up the Pixel and it will display what each person is saying in your language of choice. This is especially helpful if you're traveling to a foreign country, or you're a social worker collaborating with clients who speak another language.
From 's testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's battery life was passable; there's certainly room for improvement. The Pixel Fold's 4,821mAh capacity should yield greater endurance numbers than Samsung's 4,400mAh, and it most certainly did during our initial review period.
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There's also a minor bump in charging speed with the Pixel, with Google claiming a 30W rating versus Samsung's 25W. We'll have to put the Pixel through its rounds before finalizing a verdict on its battery life, but on paper and after a week's worth of testing, it's the clear winner.
The most important part of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the number in its name. This is the fourth generation of Samsung's large-screen foldable, which means the company has had more years to experiment, acquire customer feedback, and refine its shape-shifting handsets than Google, at least from the surface level. (I'm sure Google has been testing its own foldable to a high extent, too.)
Review: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a high-priced ticket to productivity heaven
Needless to say, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the safer pick of the two, with a hardware experience that Samsung seems fully committed to, a healthy amount of software and security updates, and better aftersales support (for now) including third-party accessories and access to repair parts.
In some ways, the bloatware-free nature of pure Android works against Google here. For how much you're paying for these devices, the feature set on the Z Fold 4 should bring more value, especially if you're a business user. Features like DeX mode are present, allowing you to convert OneUI into a desktop-like overlay. You also have S Pen support for precision inputs. And if extra storage is a selling point, there's a 1TB option for the Z Fold 4. The Pixel Fold caps out at 512GB.
It's been more than half a year since the Galaxy Z Fold 4 launched, which means a quick scan through major retailers should land you asweet discount on the foldable. You can expect to pay less if you're open to a renewed or second-hand device. The price difference, in and of itself, may be enough to sway you toward Samsung's Z Fold.
If you're feeling adventurous, check out Samsung's other foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip 4. It's not as expensive, but its clamshell form factor lends itself to some unique use cases.
View at AmazonIf the aforementioned Google-exclusive features appeal to you, but you're not as sold on the idea of a foldable, then the Pixel 7 Pro is your best alternative.
View at AmazonThe Galaxy S23 Ultra won't fold, but it's just as powerful as the above devices and even comes with an integrated S Pen.
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