Google finally unveiled the Pixel 9 series of flagship smartphones. But this time around, the premium lineup included a new foldable smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With the foldable phone market getting another entry, it seems like competition in the segment is rising. So how does it fare against the rest of the competition? Here’s a comparison some of the other popular rivals.
1. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 is one of the most popular foldable phones. So Google will be directly competing with the foldable phone veteran in the global market. Starting with the cover display, both models feature an equally tall 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED screen. However, the Pixel edges ahead with a higher FHD+ resolution compared to the Z Fold 6’s HD+ resolution. In terms of brightness and other aspects, these are quite comparable.
Where things get a little more interesting is the primary folding screen. Google sports a taller 8-inch LTPO OLED screen on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 2700 nits of peak brightness, and HDR10+. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 7.6-inch LTPO AMOLED panel that also offers HDR10+, FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2600 nits of peak brightness.
Another area where there is a clear difference is with the processor. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equipped with the Google Tensor G4 chipset, while the Galaxy Z Fold 6 features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. A 4,650mAh and a 4,400mAh battery pack power the Pixel and Galaxy models respectively. But the Z Fold 6 has a faster 25W wired fast charging support compared to the 21W on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Both devices support wireless charging, but Samsung has a faster charging rate once again (15W vs 7.5W).
The Pixel comes with a 48MP (Main) + 10.8MP (Telephoto) + 10.5MP (Ultra Wide Angle) for photography. For selfies and video calls, the two displays house a 10MP shooter. Samsung also brings the image sensors on the back, which are 50MP (Main) + 10MP (Telephoto) + 12MP (Ultra Wide Angle). The primary display houses an under-display 4MP for a more immersive viewing experience, while the cover screen has a 10MP selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a starting price tag of 164,999 INR, while its higher end variant costs 200,999 INR. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs 172,999 INR for its lone 12GB + 256GB option in India.
2. OnePlus Open
Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the OnePlus Open is the only other foldable smartphone that is available globally and not just in select regions. OnePlus’ first ever foldable phone offering received wide acclaim and was even considered as one of the best in its category. It was released back in 2023 with a 6.31-inch LTPO OLED cover display and a 7.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen. Both panels offer a 120Hz refresh rate and 2800 nits of peak brightness. So once again the Pixel Fold 9 Pro would seem comparable to offerings from other brands.
Under the hood, the OnePlus Open is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is a near two year old chip now. For optics, the rear packs a Hasselblad branded triple camera setup. This consists of a 48MP main Sony LYTIA-T808 pixel stacked primary sensor, a 48MP ultra wide angle lens, and a third 64MP periscope telephoto unit with 6x optical zoom. You get a 20MP and 32MP selfie camera on the two displays. A sizeable 4,800mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 67W wired fast charging. This model is also currently available for 139,999 INR, making it more affordable than the other two models mentioned above.
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3. Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
Joining the three is the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. While it is not as widely available as the other phones, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro for 159,999 INR sits in the middle of the pack in terms of pricing. It sports a tall 8.03-inch E7 AMOLED primary display that supports LTPO technology, 2K+ resolution, 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision, UTG glass, and up to 4,500nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the cover display has a 6.53-inch LTPO AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, Armor Glass, Dolby Vision, and up to 4,500nits of peak brightness.
Under the hood, the device features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. But breaking the pack, the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro leads with a large 5,700mAh battery pack that supports 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. On the rear, this model features a 50MP primary camera, along with a 50MP ultra wide angle lens (Samsung JN1) and a 64MP (OV64B) telephoto shooter. There is a 32MP sensor for selfies on both the main and cover display.
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