Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 4 XL and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 4 XL is the cheaper of the two at $899 versus $1,800, a difference of about $901. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 4 XL stands out for astrophotography mode was groundbreaking, while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is praised for thinnest and lightest galaxy z fold ever. 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 4 XL if…
- →Astrophotography mode was groundbreaking
- →90Hz smooth display
- →Soli radar for Motion Sense gestures
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 if…
- →Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- →7.6-inch foldable inner display
- →S Pen support
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 4 XL
Pros
- Astrophotography mode was groundbreaking
- 90Hz smooth display
- Soli radar for Motion Sense gestures
- Excellent telephoto camera for portraits
- Face unlock with 3D face recognition
Cons
- No ultrawide camera
- Large forehead bezel for Soli radar
- No fingerprint scanner at all
- Motion Sense was gimmicky and limited
- Battery life was mediocre
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Pros
- Thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold ever
- 7.6-inch foldable inner display
- S Pen support
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Cons
- $1800 starting price
- Only 25W wired charging
- Cover display crease still visible
- 239g is heavy
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 10 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 239 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm | 150 x 68 x 10.9 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP (cover), 4 MP (under display) |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 16 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3700 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 11W wireless | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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