Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Galaxy S24+

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

The Galaxy S24+ wins this one, taking display and performance decisively. Against the Pixel 9 Pro Fold it's also the sounder buy at $12.61 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 9 Pro Fold 61 · Galaxy S24+ 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold $1050

Safe to buy$16.83/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699

Safe to buy$12.61/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 80Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 76Galaxy S24+ 92

The Galaxy S24+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 74Galaxy S24+ 79

The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 73Galaxy S24+ 78

4,900mAh vs 4,650mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 74Galaxy S24+ 66

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is supported until Aug 2031 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 61Galaxy S24+ 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24+ at $12.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9 Pro Fold	Galaxy S24+
Price (street)	$1050	$699
Display	8.0-inch inner LTPO OLED (2076×2152), 1–120Hz; 6.3-inch outer OLED (1080×2424), up to 120Hz	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM	16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,650 mAh	4,900 mAh
Charging	45W wired (USB-C PD), Qi wireless charging	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 10.5MP ultra-wide, 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical)	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	Unfolded: 155.2 × 150.2 × 5.1 mm; Folded: 155.2 × 77.1 × 10.5 mm	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight	257 g	196 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2031	Jan 2031

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