Detailed comparison and review of Google Pixel 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F926B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 145.6 mm | 158.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has greater height than Google Pixel 3. |
Width | 68.2 mm | 67.1 mm | Google Pixel 3 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 16 mm | Google Pixel 3 is narrower than Google Pixel 3. |
Weight | 148 g | 271 g | Google Pixel 3 is lighter than Google Pixel 3. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 67.1 mm x 16 mm x 158.2 mm Unfolded - 128.1 mm x 6.4 mm x 158.2 mm |
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Body Colour | Not pink | Clearly white | Just black | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom Green | |
Body Material | Aluminum unibody with hybrid coating | Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.8 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 1.33 W/kg | 1.036 W/kg (head), 1.443 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 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Flexible OLED | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 443 ppi | 374 ppi | Google Pixel 3 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 22.5:18 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, 3D Glass, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen, Edge Lighting | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin 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 | - | 2268 x 832 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 | - | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 3. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel 3 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more RAM than Google Pixel 3. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3. |
User Memory | - | 215.7 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
CAMERA | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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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 | 12 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel 3 has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.12 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | Auto HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE, Portrait video, Director's View | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has face detection. |
Light Source | - | High CRI 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, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 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, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection | Playback zoom, blink detection, QR-code scanner, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Capture View mode, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Auto HDR, Grid Line | |
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) | 8 Megapixel | 4 Megapixel | Google Pixel 3 has better second front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same second front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 2 μm |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2915 mAh | 4400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2040 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 63 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2040 min |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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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 Fold3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 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 18, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66, Band 71 | 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 lower, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | 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, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, apt-X HD | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Active Edge v2 | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Pixel Visual Core, Titan M Security Module | Multitasking, MIMO technology, notification flashlight, Samsung KNOX, Split Screen, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, S Pen support |
OTHERS | Google Pixel 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C charger, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C headphones, USB-C to USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, IPX8 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |