Foldable Phone Face-Off: Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 7 in Design, Power, and Price
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: specs, performance, and price compared in detail.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold Challenges Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Bigger Battery, Lower Price
The foldable phone rivalry has hit a new peak as Google launches the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to challenge Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, long regarded as the gold standard of foldable devices.
According to Engadget, both phones feature 8-inch inner displays, premium builds, and high-end specs, but they differ significantly in price, performance, and usability.
Price advantage goes to Google
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799, undercutting the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s $2,000 base price. Both brands offer 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, but Samsung’s top model hits $2,419, while Google tops out at $2,149.
Design and display: Samsung stays ahead
Samsung continues to dominate on design refinement and screen quality.
♦ Dimensions: Both phones have 8-inch foldable screens, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 measures only 5.6 inches tall unfolded vs. Pixel’s 5.9 inches.
♦ Cover display: Samsung offers a 6.5-inch cover screen compared to Google’s 6.4-inch.
♦ Durability: Pixel uses Super Actua Flex OLED with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while Samsung features a Dynamic AMOLED cover and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 front, plus Victus 2 on the back.
♦ Weight: Samsung is lighter at 7.6 ounces, versus Google’s 9.1 ounces.
Performance, RAM, and battery life
♦ Chipsets: Pixel 10 Pro Fold runs Google’s Tensor G5, promising 34% faster performance than Tensor G4. Samsung counters with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, widely praised for speed.
♦ RAM: Google offers 16GB standard on all models. Samsung provides 12GB for most configurations, with 16GB reserved for its 1TB model.
♦ Battery: Google packs a 5,015mAh battery (30-hour life) vs. Samsung’s 4,400mAh (24-hour life). The Pixel is the first Google foldable to support Qi2 wireless charging (Pixelsnap).
Style options: Samsung offers more colors
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes in Mint, Jetblack, Blue Shadow, and Silver Shadow (Mint is online-only), while Google limits buyers to Moonstone and Jade.
Verdict: Price and endurance vs. design and polish
♦ Google’s strengths: lower price, bigger battery, standard 16GB RAM, AI-powered Tensor G5.
♦ Samsung’s strengths: sleeker, lighter build, better display protection, broader color range.
If you want endurance and value, Pixel wins. If you want refinement and cutting-edge design, Samsung stays ahead.
