Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: A heavyweight bout

After years of stagnating progress, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a return to form. The big-screen foldable is thinner and lighter while being more powerful, with a flagship processor and main camera. It helped Samsung pull ahead of Google in the foldable race — at for a bit. Now, Google has the chance to respond with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Google didn't overhaul its next foldable to the extent Samsung did. Still, that doesn't mean the Pixel 10 Pro Fold can't be a better foldable for some people. After all, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold was a major leap for Google, so it didn't have as much work to do with this new model. It did improve a few pain points anyway, like durability and performance. Let's review how the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold compares to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, to help you figure out which one to buy.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Pricing and availability

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The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was officially revealed on Aug. 20 alongside the rest of the Pixel 10 series. However, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold won't actually hit shelves until Oct. 9, after the bulk of the Pixel 10 lineup. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is keeping its $1,799 price tag, which is surprisingly on the lower side of the large foldable market. You can get it in Moonstone or Jade colorways.

The phone costs less than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which you can purchase now for $1,999. That gets you the base model with 256GB of memory and 12GB of RAM, and it's generally available as of July 25, 2025. Higher storage configurations are available, with the top variant featuring 16GB of RAM as well as 1TB of storage. Samsung offers the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in Silver Shadow, Blue Shadow, and Jetblack. There's also a Mint colorway exclusive to Samsung's online store.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Design and displays

Unlike Samsung, Google is keeping things mostly the same on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It has the same general form factor, an identically-sized main display, and similar dimensions compared to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. To get specific, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold measures 10.8mm thick when closed and weighs 258 grams.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner and lighter than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Samsung made its latest foldable just 8.9mm thick when folded, and it weighs only 215 grams. By comparison, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's measurements are gargantuan. The weight is particularly alarming, as it's a lot to carry in a hand or pocket all day long. You do get a huge battery and magnetic Qi2 support within, but the tradeoff is portability.

On one hand, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold was already pretty thin, so the Pixel 10 Pro Fold won't feel insanely thick. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is nearly two millimeters thinner than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and that difference is hard to ignore.

There are a few key upgrades to point out. The cover screen grew slightly to 6.4 inches, with the hinge assembly and bezels shrinking to accommodate the larger display. It's still an AMOLED display panel supporting 120Hz refresh rates, but the screen's brightness capabilities are upped to reach 3,000 nits. We should also note that the cover screen can only fluctuate between 60Hz and 120Hz, so it isn't as smooth as the main display.

Additionally, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable IP68-certified against dust and water ingress. While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 does have an IP48 rating for dust and water-resistance, it doesn't have the highest level of dust protection like the Pixel does. Samsung offers Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front display for extra durability, though.

The main display on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is mostly the same as its predecessor, measuring 8 inches. It's an AMOLED panel capable of variable refresh rates between 1 and 120Hz and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The inner screen now comes with a brightness increase to match the outer screen. Considering the reflectivity of the flexible main display, that extra brightness could improve visibility significantly outdoors.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 also has an 8-inch AMOLED screen, although the aspect ratio is closer to square than the Pixel. It supports 120Hz variable refresh rates and has a lower 2,600-nit peak brightness rating. Still, both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold certainly have stunning displays.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Hardware and specs

The biggest Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold upgrade is on the inside. Google is using the Tensor G5 processor to power its new foldable. It's the first to be fabricated using TSMC's 3nm process, which should yield better results than the Samsung Foundry-produced Tensor G4 processor. In fact, Google claims CPU performance is 34% better on average. Hopefully, graphics are better too. If you're looking for on-device AI, Google says the tensor processing unit (TPU) is up to 60% more powerful.

Even still, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will probably be more powerful. We'll have to run the benchmarks for ourselves, but it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy mobile platform, which is the best-in-class processor for Android phones. Although the Pixel 10 Pro Fold ships with more RAM by default (16GB) than the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (12GB), the latter should have better performance.

Both phones come with Android 16 out of the box. Samsung is using One UI 8 on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is based on Android 16. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets Google flair with Pixel UI and Material 3 Expressive.

Notably, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold received a major battery boost. It features a 5,015mAh capacity. Paired with a more efficient Tensor G5 platform, this could combine to make for impressive battery life gains. Plus, Google built Qi2 magnets right into the phone, so you can utilize snap connection with any MagSafe, Qi2, and Pixelsnap accessories.

By comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4,400mAh battery — but it does have faster wired charging speeds.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Cameras

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold doesn't come with any camera hardware upgrades. It gives buyers a 48MP main sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom. Meanwhile, Samsung swapped the Galaxy Z Fold 7's main camera sensor for a new 200MP lens this year. It also sports a 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom.

Both phones have 10MP front-facing cameras on both the main and cover screens. And since they're foldables, you can use the rear camera as a selfie camera intuitively using the cover display.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Which one should you buy?

When considering a new foldable for 2025 and beyond, it's worth remembering that Google and Samsung aren't in sync. While Samsung just gave the Galaxy Z Fold a major overhaul this year, Google's big revamp to the Pixel Fold occurred last year. The jump from the Pixel Fold to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is equivalent to the leap from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. As such, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't a major upgrade, but that was expected.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the better device on paper, as it packs a more powerful chipset and a better main camera sensor. Additionally, it's thinner and lighter. The price tag starting at $2,000 means that there is $200 of separation between Samsung and Google foldables.

If you're looking for a great foldable that doesn't cost you a fortune, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the better option. It also has the advantages of running Pixel UI, featuring a more inviting design language, IP68 durability, and a wider display aspect ratio. Even with that in mind, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will win on the spec sheet every time.