In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F946B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 145.7 mm | 154.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has greater height than Google Pixel 2. |
Width | 69.7 mm | 67.1 mm | Google Pixel 2 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | 13.4 mm | Google Pixel 2 is narrower than Google Pixel 2. |
Weight | 143 g | 253 g | Google Pixel 2 is lighter than Google Pixel 2. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 67.1 mm x 13.4 mm x 154.9 mm Unfolded - 129.9 mm x 6.1 mm x 154.9 mm |
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Body Colour | Kinda blue | Clearly white | Just black | Icy blue | Cream | Phantom black | |
Body Material | Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating | Armour Aluminium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IEC 60529 IP67 | IPX8 | |
Repairability Index | - | 8 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.87 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head) | 1.244 W/kg (head), 3.12 W/kg (limb), 1.193 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 2. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2176 x 1812 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 2. |
Display Format | Full HD | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 374 ppi | Google Pixel 2 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5. |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21.6:18 | |
Max Brightness | - | 1750 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, 2.5D Glass, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2316 x 904 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2176 x 1812 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8998 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.35 GHz | 3.36 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 2. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel 2 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 540 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR5X SDRAM - 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has more RAM than Google Pixel 2. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 2. |
User Memory | - | 216.1 GB |
CAMERA | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 2. |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 85 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Camera Modes | - | Nightography, Capture View, Astro Hyperlapse | |
Light Source | - | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 30fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection | RAW image capture, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Super Resolution, Dual preview, Auto FPS |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 36 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Space Zoom x30 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 2. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 2. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 85 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 4 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 2 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Front) | - | Under display camera |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 4400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 2. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2400 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 17 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2400 min |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 5.1.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 has UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 |
FEATURES | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, advanced x-axis haptics sensor, Active Edge | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick Switch function, Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, RGB LED notification light, Adaptive audio amplifier, Knock Knock function, Daydream technology support, Pixel Visual Core | Multitasking, Multi Window, MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, Samsung DeX support, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Samsung Knox Vault, S Pen support, taskbar | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Google Pixel 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 |
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Included Accessories | Quick switch adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C 18W charging plug, USB-C to USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IEC 61960 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | 1.5 m |