Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Google Pixel Fold. 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 | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G960W | G9FPL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - touch screen, dual screen | |
| Height | 147.7 mm | 139.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9 has greater height than Google Pixel Fold. |
| Width | 68.7 mm | 79.5 mm | Google Pixel Fold has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Depth | 8.5 mm | 12.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S9 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Weight | 163 g | 283 g | Samsung Galaxy S9 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 79.5 mm x 12.1 mm x 139.7 mm Unfolded - 158.7 mm x 5.8 mm x 139.7 mm |
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| Body Colour | Titanium grey | Lilac purple | Midnight black | Coral blue | Obsidian | |
| Body Material | Metal frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, polished aluminium frame, stainless-steel hinge | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Spill-resistant, splash-resistant, fingerprint-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| SAR Value | 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | OLED | |
| Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
| Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 7.6" | Google Pixel Fold has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2208 x 1840 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better screen resolution than Google Pixel Fold. |
| Display Format | QHD+ | - | |
| Pixel Density | 570 ppi | 380 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better pixel density than Google Pixel Fold. |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 6:5 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 1450 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display | Always-on display, Now Playing, Smooth Display (up to 120 Hz), At a Glance, secondary screen: 408 PPI, secondary screen: 1550 nits max brightness | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | - | 5.8" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 2092 x 1080 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 1840 pixels |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Google Tensor G2 - with Titan M2 security | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8998 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S9 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Google Pixel Fold has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Google Pixel Fold has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| User Memory | 48.8 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Google Pixel Fold has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | 1/2" | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better camera sensor size than Google Pixel Fold. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | 20x | Google Pixel Fold has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | - | |
| HDR Mode | - | Live HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, low-light shots, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji | Panorama, selfie mode, portrait mode, Night Sight, Long exposure mode, Top Shot, Super Res Zoom, Frequent Faces, Cinematic Pan, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Magic Eraser, Portrait Light, Motion autofocus, Astrophotography timelapse, slow motion video at 240fps, Photo Unblur, selfie video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy S9 has face detection. |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic | Custom | |
| Light Source | LED flash | 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, 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, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Stamps, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), laser detection auto focus (LDAF), HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), 10-bit 4K HDR video, Dual Exposure Controls, 4K Timelapse with stabilisation, 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation, 4K Locked video stabilisation, 1080p Active video stabilisation, Fused video stabilisation, AVC (H.264), Locked Folder, Quad PD + CLAF |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 10.8 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 121.1 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Lens correction |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 10.8 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/3.1" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/3.05 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 21.9 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 5x | |
| Hybrid Zoom | - | 20x | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual PD |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 9.5 Megapixel | Google Pixel Fold has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S9 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Fixed focus | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization) | Dual PD |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/2.0 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Front) | - | Fixed focus, 1080p 30 fps video recording |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4821 mAh | Google Pixel Fold has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S9. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Power Delivery 3.0 | Google Pixel Fold has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | Qi | |
| Standby Time | 326 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1860 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1860 min Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 90 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 51 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Standby (AOD off): up to 326 hrs Standby (AOD on): up to 82 hrs |
Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs Mixed usage (Extreme Battery Saver): up to 72 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Google Pixel Fold has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Google Assistant | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Dual Band GNSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G NR FR1, 5G NR FR2 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 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 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 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 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 21, 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 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 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 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, 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 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, 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, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261, n40, n25, n12, n48, n30, n14 | |
| 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, FDD 600, SDL DL 1500+, SDL DL 1500-, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 28GHz, TDD 26GHz, TDD 39GHz, TDD 28GHz, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, TDD 3500, FDD 2300, n14 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Google Pixel Fold has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, OPUS, DFF, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, DSD64, DSD128 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265, WMV7 | H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Spatial audio |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Intelligent Scan | Multitasking, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Noise suppression, Fast Charging, Split Screen, Google Cast, dual stereo speakers, 5 years of Security Updates, Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Private Compute Core, Android System Intelligence, Built-in VPN powered by Google One, End-to-end security designed by Google, Tensor security core, anti-phishing, anti-malware protection, microphone toggle, camera toggle, Android Messages end-to-end encryption, Android backup encryption, Live Translate with Dual Screen |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S9 | Google Pixel Fold |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG) | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | IPX8, HEARING AID M3/T4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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