Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Flip6

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

The Galaxy Z Flip6 wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Pixel 9 Pro Fold it's also the sounder buy at $11.78 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Pixel 9 Pro Fold 61 · Galaxy Z Flip6 66 — 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 Z Flip6 $720

Safe to buy$11.78/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20292031

Category by category

Display

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 80Galaxy Z Flip6 90

The Galaxy Z Flip6's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x inner foldable, fhd+, 1–120hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch super amoled cover.

Performance

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 76Galaxy Z Flip6 92

The Galaxy Z Flip6's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 74Galaxy Z Flip6 67

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 73Galaxy Z Flip6 60

4,650mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Pixel 9 Pro Fold lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 74Galaxy Z Flip6 73

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Pixel 9 Pro Fold 61Galaxy Z Flip6 66

Overall value goes to the Galaxy Z Flip6 at $11.78 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 9 Pro Fold	Galaxy Z Flip6
Price (street)	$1050	$720
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 inner foldable, FHD+, 1–120Hz, 2600 nits + 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,650 mAh	4,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired (USB-C PD), Qi wireless charging	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	48MP main, 10.5MP ultra-wide, 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical)	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	Unfolded: 155.2 × 150.2 × 5.1 mm; Folded: 155.2 × 77.1 × 10.5 mm	Unfolded 165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm; Folded 85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm
Weight	257 g	187 g
Water resistance	IPX8	IP48
Supported until	Aug 2031	Jul 2031

Pixel 9 Pro Fold full verdict →Galaxy Z Flip6 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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