Google Pixel 9 / Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 (GUR25 global model, G2YBB US, G1B60 Japan); 12 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB; Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen and Peony. The Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9a are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Galaxy Z Fold6 (SM-F956B, international version); 12 GB memory with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage. The Fold5, Fold7 and special editions based on the Fold6 are separate.

Specification	Google Pixel 9	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Release year	2024	2024
Display	160 mm (6.3-inch) Actua OLED; 1080 × 2424 at 422 ppi; Smooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 According to Google it reaches up to 1,800 nits in HDR and up to 2,700 nits peak, with contrast above 2,000,000:1. Smooth Display varies the refresh rate between 60 and 120 Hz with the content. Google	—
Glass and build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; polished back with satin metal frame; IP68 IP68 is a dust and water resistance rating; Google notes it is not permanent and that liquid damage is not covered by the warranty. Google	—
Chip	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Google	—
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB There is no memory card slot; storage options may vary by region. Google	12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Samsung
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch sensor, optical + electronic stabilisation) and 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, autofocus, ƒ/1.7, 123°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 8x There is no telephoto camera; Google lists optical-quality zoom at 0.5x, 1x and 2x. The ultrawide camera also handles Macro Focus; a laser autofocus (LDAF) sensor is fitted. Google	50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2); 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical); 30× digital zoom Zoom beyond 3× is digital; detail drops as zoom increases. Samsung
Front camera and video	10.5 MP front camera (autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 95°); rear 4K at 24/30/60 fps, front 4K at 30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR video; slow motion up to 240 fps Video offers optical stabilisation, fused stabilisation, Cinematic Pan and Audio Magic Eraser; digital video zoom goes up to 7x. Google	—
Battery and charging	Typical 4,700 mAh (minimum 4,558 mAh); 24+ hours; up to 27 W wired, about 55% in roughly 30 minutes; 15 W wireless with Pixel Stand, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share Google measures 27 W and 55% in 30 minutes with its separately sold 45 W charger; the box contains only a 1 m USB-C cable (USB 2.0). Battery Share lets the back of the phone wirelessly charge other Qi devices. Google	4400 mAh (typical); wired and wireless charging; up to 77 hours of music, up to 23 hours of video Usage times are Samsung lab figures (NZ page); real-world time depends on screen use. Samsung
Operating system and updates	Launched with Android 14; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates The seven years count from when the device first went on sale on the US Google Store. Google	—
Connectivity	5G sub-6 GHz (the US model adds mmWave); Wi-Fi 7 (2.4/5/6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; dual-band GNSS The Indian model has Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz). Dual-band GNSS receives two frequencies from positioning satellites for more accurate location in cities. Google	USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Samsung DeX; side-key fingerprint reader Samsung
SIM, port and audio	Single nano SIM + eSIM; USB Type-C 3.2; stereo speakers, three microphones There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack; unlocking uses fingerprint and face recognition. Google	—
Size and weight	152.8 × 72.0 × 8.5 mm; 198 g Google	Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm; 239 g Samsung
Main (inner) display	—	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2160 × 1856 (QXGA+), 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz The folding inner screen has a crease along the hinge line in the middle; this comes from how foldable displays are built. Samsung
Cover (outer) display	—	6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2376 × 968 (HD+); 1–120 Hz The outer screen is narrow and tall; with the phone closed it is used like a regular smartphone. Samsung
Peak brightness	—	2600 nits The peak figure is the manufacturer’s maximum for a small part of the screen over a short time. Samsung
Processor	—	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) Samsung
Front cameras	—	4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (f/1.8); 10 MP on the cover screen (f/2.2) The under-display camera keeps the inner screen uninterrupted; its resolution is lower than the cover camera’s. Samsung
Glass	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back Samsung
Dust and water	—	IP48 The 4 in IP48 means protection against solids larger than 1 mm; there is no protection against fine dust. Samsung
S Pen	—	S Pen Fold Edition support (main display only); not included Samsung
Launch software	—	Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 This is the version the phone launched with, not the current version. Samsung
Colours	—	Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy; online-exclusive Crafted Black and White Colour options can vary by country; this list is from Samsung New Zealand’s page. Samsung