Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G vs. Google Pixel 5

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and Google Pixel 5. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G vs. Google Pixel 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-F916B GTT9Q
Form Factor Folder - touch screen, dual screen Touch
Height 159.2 mm 144.7 mm Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than Google Pixel 5.
Width 68 mm 70.4 mm Google Pixel 5 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Depth 16.8 mm 8 mm Google Pixel 5 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Weight 282 g 151 g Google Pixel 5 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Dimensions Details Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm
Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm
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Body Colour Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze Just black | Sorta sage
Body Material Gorilla glass 6 Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 100% recycled aluminium enclosure
Protection - Dustproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Google Pixel 5 is waterproof.
IP rating - IP68
SAR Value 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.96 W/kg (head)
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 Dual-SIM Single-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X Flexible OLED
Foldable Display Yes -
Display Design Inward folding -
Screen Size (Display Size) 7.6" 6" Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than Google Pixel 5.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2208 x 1768 pixels 2340 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 5.
Display Format QXGA+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 373 ppi 432 ppi Google Pixel 5 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Aspect Ratio 22.5:18 19.5:9
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.
HDR Technology HDR10+ -
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz -
Display Features Flex screen Always-on display, Now Playing, Smooth Display (up to 90 Hz), display with transmissive hole
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) -
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type OLED display - colour -
Second Display Screen Size 6.2" -
Second Display Resolution 2260 x 816 pixels -
Second Display Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
UNFOLDED DISPLAY
Unfolded Display Screen Size 7.6 in -
Unfolded Display Resolution 2208 x 1768 pixels -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Processor Type (CPU) - Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Clock Speed 3.09 GHz 2.4 GHz Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 5.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 620
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
RAM 12 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than Google Pixel 5.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB 128 GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than Google Pixel 5.
User Memory 220.6 GB -
Memory Interface UFS 3.1 -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 2
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 12.2 Megapixel Google Pixel 5 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Lens Type Ultra wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/2.2 F/1.7 Google Pixel 5 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Field of View (FoV) 123 degree(s) 77 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger lens field of view than Google Pixel 5.
Pixel Size 1.12 μm 1.4 μm Google Pixel 5 has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x -
Self-Timer Delay Yes -
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos -
Camera Modes Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, 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, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE -
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has face detection.
Light Source High CRI LED flash Flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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 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, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 16 Megapixel Google Pixel 5 has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.8 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 83 degree(s) 107 degree(s) Google Pixel 5 has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.8 μm 1 μm Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Google Pixel 5.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) Super Speed Dual Pixel AF -
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel -
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 Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 5.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.0 Google Pixel 5 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) 83 degree(s) Google Pixel 5 has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G.
Pixel Size (Front) 1.22 μm 1.12 μm Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 5.
Focus Adjustment - Focus free
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line -
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 10 Megapixel -
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/2.2 -
Field of View (2nd Front) 80 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (2nd Front) 1.22 μm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4500 mAh 4080 mAh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 5.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging Power Delivery 2.0 Both phones have fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes Yes Both phones can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare Qi
Talk Time 1860 minutes -
Run Time Details Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs
Talk (4G): up to 1860 min
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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G 5G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 10 Android 11
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Data Transmission FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
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 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, 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 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, 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 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 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, 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 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, 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, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n12
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, n12
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Bluetooth Profiles - A2DP
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Yes - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Supported Digital Audio Standards 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 AAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD
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, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
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
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture MIMO technology, Three microphones, Noise suppression, Titan M Security Module, 3 years of security and OS updates, Reverse wireless charging
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Google Pixel 5
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m)
Compliant Standards VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
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