Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Comparison between Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.5 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,575 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 428 ppi
- against 373 ppi
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 253 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8, Stylus Support
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,519,358
- against 1,158,631
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,158,631 | 1,519,358 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,554 | 1,943 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,851 | 5,121 Best value |
| CPU Description | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at approximately 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Cyan, Grey, Beige | Blue, Black, White, Grey, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 13.4 mm |
| Body Width | 70.8 mm | 129.9 mm |
| Body Height | 150.5 mm | 154.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g Best value | 253 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,575 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 453:544 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,812 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,176 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 428 ppi Best value | 373 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 14 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8 | Galaxy Z Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 | SM-F946B, SM-F946B/DS, SM-F946U, SM-F946U1, SM-F946N, SM-F946W, SM-F9460 |
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