Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 / Google Pixel 8 Pro

Counting the rounded corners the screen is 6.6 inches. A light crease can be visible at the fold; Samsung says new screen layers reduce it.

Notifications, widgets, music controls and suggested replies work without opening the phone; the actual viewable area is about 95% because of the corners and the lower cutout.

The vapor chamber spreads heat from the chip over a wider area to delay throttling in long gaming and recording sessions; it is a first for the Z Flip line.

There is no memory card slot; storage cannot be expanded later.

Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot.

There is no telephoto camera; Samsung does 2x zoom by cropping the 50 MP sensor and up to 10x with AI-assisted digital zoom.

Optical and electronic stabilisation work together on the wide and telephoto cameras. Zoom beyond 5x is digital. Pro controls allow manual shutter, ISO and focus and high-resolution (50 MP) shots. A multi-zone laser autofocus sensor helps focus in low light.

With the phone closed the rear cameras can also take selfies, using the cover screen as a viewfinder.

The standard Pixel 8 has a fixed-focus front camera; the autofocus on the 8 Pro keeps close selfies sharp.

The rated capacity is 3,887 mAh. The 25 W adapter is sold separately. Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone charge Qi-compatible devices such as earbuds and watches.

Google quotes beyond 24-hour battery life and up to 72 hours in Extreme Battery Saver (many features including 5G off). Figures use the separately sold Google 30 W USB-C charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS). Battery Share significantly reduces the phone’s battery life.

The 4 in IP48 only protects against solid objects larger than 1 mm; it does not mean dust-tight. Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

Resistance can diminish over time; liquid damage voids the warranty.

The 6 GHz band of Wi-Fi 6E needs a compatible router and is not open in every country.

Colour availability varies by region.

An LTPO panel can drop the refresh rate as low as 1 Hz for static content, saving power with the always-on display and while reading, and rises to 120 Hz for motion. Google notes it is not available for all apps or content. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is less than 6.7 inches.

Google measures the HDR figure at a 100% on-pixel ratio and the peak figure at a 5% on-pixel ratio; 2,400 nits is a ceiling for small bright areas.

The matte back shows fewer fingerprints; the standard Pixel 8 has a polished back and a matte frame.

Tensor G3 includes a TPU that accelerates on-device AI models. Titan M2 is a separate security chip that protects the lock screen and encryption keys.

Video Boost uploads video to Google’s servers to reprocess colour, lighting and stabilisation; it needs the Google Photos app and the result is not instant. Night Sight Video uses this processing in low light.

Google says the sensor can measure the temperature of an object, such as a pan or milk in a baby’s bottle. Google said it applied to the FDA for body-temperature use; that use depends on the country.

Wi-Fi 6E is listed in Japan and Wi-Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. Ultra-Wideband measures direction and distance to compatible devices.

eSIM support depends on the operator.

The bundled cable runs at USB 2.0 speed. There is no headphone jack. A Quick Switch adapter is in the box.

The period counts from when the device first became available on the US Google Store (12 October 2023).