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 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
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| Price (USD) | $686.82 | $507.90 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2024, January 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 04 | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1 mm Folded: 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5 mm | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 257 g (9.07 oz) | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Features | IPX8 water resistant | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 207.4 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2076 x 2152 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~373 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Features | Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 422 ppi 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Features | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 127˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", PDAF | - |
| Features | Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | - | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.94", PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Features | - | High-bitrate audio support |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 4650 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 21W wired 7.5W wireless Bypass charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
| Models | GGH2X, GC15S | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
| SAR EU | 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) |
| Price | £ 686.82 / $ 749.95 | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 |
| SAR | - | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1222228 (v10) GeekBench: 4783 (v6) 3DMark: 2620 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 2199 nits max brightness (measured) | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 11:54h | Active use score 13:49h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| — | Performance | Win |
| — | Display | — |
| — | Camera | Win |
| — | Battery | Win |
| — | Charging | Win |
| — | RAM | — |
| — | 5G | — |
| — | Price | Win |
- Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
- Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
- Lower primary camera resolution (48MP vs 200MP on Galaxy S24 Ultra)
- Slower wired charging turnaround (21W vs 45W on Galaxy S24 Ultra)
- Higher-resolution 200MP main camera (152MP advantage vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold)
- Speedier 45W wired charging (24W faster turnaround than Pixel 9 Pro Fold)
- Aerospace-grade titanium frame delivering high structural rigidity at lighter weight
- Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
Choosing between the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra requires looking past basic marketing sheets to examine real-world compute efficiency, visual fidelity, and daily ergonomics.
Processing horsepower tilts convincingly toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, driven by its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). It outpaces the Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) in the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold during resource-demanding workflows, offering greater headroom for complex gaming, video encoding, and rapid app switching.
Display performance represents a balanced visual contest. Both the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz) produce crisp typography, faithful color tuning, and satisfying viewing angles for streaming media and daily browsing.
Imaging capabilities tilt toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, highlighted by its 200MP primary camera with OIS stabilization and optical zoom capabilities. It produces crisper snapshots with lively color science and cleaner edge definition compared to the 48MP camera on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Longevity and replenishment turnaround favor the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose 5000mAh battery and 45W charging provide faster top-ups and reliable stamina compared to the 4650mAh (21W) configuration of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra earns the victory in this head-to-head comparison with 5 category wins versus 0 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. With decisive strengths in key hardware areas, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers greater overall capability and stronger value.
