Foldable phones are no longer futuristic concepts — they’re here, and they’re getting sharper, thinner, and smarter with each release.
If you’re choosing between Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, both running Android 16, you’ll find plenty of similarities but also some key trade-offs in design, cameras, battery life, and durability.
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Here’s how the two premium foldables compare.
Price and storage options
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 and comes with 16GB of RAM across three storage tiers: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 starts slightly higher at $2,000. It offers 12GB of RAM for the 256GB and 512GB models, and 16GB for the 1TB variant.
Google’s foldable officially launches on October 9, while Samsung’s is already on shelves.
Displays and build
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Cover screens: The Z Fold 7 edges ahead with a 6.5-inch AMOLED cover display (2,520x1,080), while the Pixel has a 6.4-inch OLED (2,364x1,080).
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Internal displays: Both open up to 8 inches with LTPO panels that adapt from 1–120Hz.
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Brightness: Pixel hits 3,000 nits, making it the brighter of the two. Samsung caps at 2,600 nits.
When it comes to physical feel:
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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is sleeker and lighter, measuring 4.2mm when open, 8.9mm when closed, and weighing 215g.
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Pixel 10 Pro Fold is bulkier at 5.2mm open, 10.8mm closed, and 258g.
On durability:
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Pixel boasts an IP68 rating, offering full dust protection and water resistance up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
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Z Fold 7 lags with an IP48 rating, resisting only limited dust and splashes.
Cameras
Samsung pushes camera hardware harder:
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Galaxy Z Fold 7: 200MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto.
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Pixel 10 Pro Fold: 48MP main + 10.5MP ultrawide + 10.8MP telephoto.
Both carry dual 10MP selfie shooters (inner + cover).
For video:
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Samsung supports 8K at 30fps and 4K at 60fps.
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Google maxes at 4K 60fps.
One note: unlike other Pixel “Pro” phones, the Fold doesn’t support Google’s Pro Res Zoom (AI-powered 100x zoom). Instead, it uses Super Res Zoom capped at 20x.
Battery and charging
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Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Larger 5,015 mAh battery, supports Qi2-certified wireless charging with magnetic PixelSnap accessories (and MagSafe compatibility). Google promises 30+ hours of use, with 50% charge in 30 minutes.
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Galaxy Z Fold 7: Smaller 4,400 mAh battery, tested to last just over a day, with 42% charge in 30 minutes. It supports Qi wireless charging but lacks built-in magnets.
Both devices promise seven years of OS, security, and feature updates.
Key takeaway
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Go Pixel 10 Pro Fold if you want better durability (IP68), brighter screens, bigger battery, and wireless accessory support.
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Choose Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you prefer a lighter design, sleeker build, and industry-leading 200MP camera system with 8K video.
Either way, you’re paying a premium — but both foldables show how far the category has matured.
