Google Pixel 5a vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 5a and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Google Pixel 5a is the cheaper of the two at $449 versus $1,800, a difference of about $1,351. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 5a stands out for large 4680 mah battery for excellent endurance, 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 5a if…
- →Large 4680 mAh battery for excellent endurance
- →IP67 water resistance (first a-series with it)
- →Great computational photography at $449
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 5a
Pros
- Large 4680 mAh battery for excellent endurance
- IP67 water resistance (first a-series with it)
- Great computational photography at $449
- Headphone jack retained
- Clean stock Android experience
Cons
- 60Hz display
- Slow 18W charging
- No wireless charging
- Only available in the US and Japan
- Snapdragon 765G is mid-range
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 5a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 183 g | 239 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody, polycarbonate coating | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 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@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4680 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.34 inches | 7.6 inches (inner), 6.2 inches (cover) |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2160 x 1856 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 700 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz + 1x2.2 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | 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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