Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the cheaper of the two at $1,099 versus $1,799, a difference of about $700. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stands out for largest pixel ever at 6.8 inches, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is praised for first foldable with ipx8 water resistance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…
- →Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- →5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- →Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 if…
- →First foldable with IPX8 water resistance
- →S Pen support on inner display
- →120Hz on both inner and cover screens
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Pros
- Largest Pixel ever at 6.8 inches
- 5200 mAh battery for all-day use
- Same pro camera system as Pixel 10 Pro
- 16GB RAM with up to 1TB
Cons
- 221g is heavy for a Pixel
- 37W charging is slow for this price
- $1099 starting price
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
Pros
- First foldable with IPX8 water resistance
- S Pen support on inner display
- 120Hz on both inner and cover screens
- Under-display camera for seamless inner screen
- Multi-window multitasking
Cons
- $1799 is prohibitively expensive
- Heavy at 271 g
- Under-display camera quality is poor
- Same cameras as Fold 2
- S Pen not included and no storage silo
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 3.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | 271 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77 x 8.8 mm | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP under-display (inner) |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 37W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | 2208 x 1768 (inner), 2268 x 832 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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