Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE
Comparison between Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 9, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,700 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- 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 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Weight
- 198 g
- against 239 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP48
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,200,000
- against 1,499,975
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Qualcomm Adreno (1000 MHz) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,499,975 | 2,200,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,600 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,500 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×3.1 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.92 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,587 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Pink, Beige | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 10.6 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 152.8 mm | 157.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g Best value | 239 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.1 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,700 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,424 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B75, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 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 n79, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B28B, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, 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 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | 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 | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | — |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.66 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.13 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, HID, LE, aptX, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Galaxy Z Fold6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 899 € | — |
| Model numbers | G2YBB, GUR25, G1B60 | — |
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