Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Folds

 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Pixel 9 Pro Folds: Spaces, India Price, and all you need to know

 

Samsung has so far launched its thinnest and most powerful folding - Galaxy Z -Fold 7- in India. This device competes directly with Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which has earned popularity for its pure Android experience, timely updates and solid construction quality. If you are torn between the two, here is a broad comparison to help you make decisions.

 

Design and performance

    Galaxy Z Fold 7

         Weight: 215g

        Thickness: 4.2 mm (unfolded), 8.9 mm (folded)

        External performance: 6.5-inch Ltpo Amoled, 120Hz

        Inner screen: 8-inch Ltpo Amoled, 2600 Nits Top Brightness

        Conservation: Gorilla glass, IP68 water and dust resistance

 

    Pixel 9 Pro Fold

 

        Weight: 257g

        Thickness: 5.1 mm (unfolded), 10.5 mm (folded)

        External performance: 6.3-inch OLED, 120Hz

        Inner screen: 8-inch Ltpo OLED, 2700 NITS Top brightness

        Conservation: Gorilla glass, IPX8 water resistance

 The pixel is bulkers and heavy, while Z -Fold 7 is thin and lighter with better water and dust resistance.

Display Comparison:

Feature	Pixel 9 Pro Fold	Galaxy Z Fold 7
Inner Display	8" LTPO OLED, 2700 nits	8" LTPO AMOLED, 2600 nits
Cover Display	6.3", 120Hz, 2700 nits	6.5", LTPO, 120Hz

 

Performance

Galaxy Z Fold 7 packs 7 Snapdragon 8 elite, which provides better raw power than Pixel's Tensor G4. While both handle the daily tasks evenly, Snapdragon chip gets skill in games and heavy multitasking.

Camera

    Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

        48MP MAIN + 10.8MP 5X TELEOTO + 10.8MP ULTRA-BALV

        10mp cover and inner selfie camera

        4K@60fps video recording

 

    Galaxy Z Fold 7:

        200MP MAIN + 10MP 3X TELEOTO + 12MP ULTRA-BALV

        10mp cover and inner selfie camera

        8K@30fps video support

 

Decision: Samsung wins in dissolution and zoom flexibility, while Pixel maintains an edge in calculation photography.

 

Performance

Z Fold 7: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, the last and most powerful piece of Qualcomm.

 Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Google's Tensor runs on G4, which focuses on AI and efficiency, but is lagging behind in raw performance.

 For heavy play or multitasking, the galaxy wins clearly.

 

Camera comparison

     Pixel 9 Pro Fold

        BACK: 48MP MAIN + 10.8MP 5X TELEOTO + 10.8MP ULTRA-BALV

        Front: 10MP (external) + 10MP (internal)

      Video: Up to 4K @ 60 FPS

 

Z Fold 7

        BACK: 200MP MAIN + 10MP 3X TELEOTO + 12MP ULTRA-BALV

        Front: 10MP (external) + 10MP (internal)

        Video: 8K @ 30fps

The Samsung camera takes the edge of hardware and video features.

 

Battery & Software

• Pixel 9 Pro Fold
• Battery: 4,650 mAh
• Software: Launched with Android 14, now on Android 16
• Updates: 7 years of Android updates
• Extras: AI features, Material Expressive design coming soon
• Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Battery: 4,400 mAh
• Software: Launches with Android 16 + One UI 8
• Updates: 7 years of Android upgrades

Both offer long-term support, but Samsung ships with newer Android out of the box.

 

Price in India

• Galaxy Z Fold 7:
• ₹1,74,999 (256GB)
• Up to ₹2,10,999 for higher variants
• Pixel 9 Pro Fold:
• ₹1,72,999 (256GB)
• After discounts: Available around ₹1,62,000

Verdict

• Choose Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you want the best performance, cutting-edge camera, and slimmest foldable design.
• Choose Pixel 9 Pro Fold if you prefer pure Android, Google’s AI features, and a slightly more affordable price.

Both are excellent foldables, but your choice will depend on your priorities—power and polish vs. simplicity and smarts.

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