Google Pixel Fold vs. Pixel 7: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Pixel Fold is a groundbreaking foldable offering a unique form factor and multitasking advantages, but at a premium price. The Pixel 7 remains a fantastic choice for those prioritizing value, a smaller form factor, and top-tier camera performance in a more traditional smartphone design.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Google Pixel Fold | Google Pixel 7 |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GQML3 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GQML3 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GVU6C | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | 2022, October 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 27 | Available. Released 2022, October 13 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mmFolded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 283 g (9.98 oz) | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| IPX8 water resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 183.3 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak) |
| Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 5.8 inches, 1080 x 2092 pixels, 17.4:9 ratio, 408 ppi 1200 nits (HBM), 1550 nits (peak) | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | - | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 121˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.25µm | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Cover camera: 9.5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD3.0 Wireless | 20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 20W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4821 mAh | Li-Ion 4355 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Porcelain, Obsidian | Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow |
| Models | G9FPL | GVU6C, GQML3, GO3Z5 |
| Price | € 670.87 / $ 389.26 / £ 899.99 | € 199.00 / $ 179.26 / £ 189.99 / ₹ 28,499 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 96h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.2 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 813114 (v9) GeekBench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Google Pixel Fold
- Unique foldable design
- Excellent multitasking capabilities
- Large, immersive display
- Premium build quality
- Google's software experience
- High price
- Shorter battery life compared to Pixel 7
- Camera not as versatile as Pixel 7
- Thicker and heavier than Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7
- Excellent value for money
- Compact and comfortable design
- Outstanding camera performance
- Exceptional battery life
- Bright and vibrant display
- Less innovative design
- Limited multitasking compared to Pixel Fold
- 90Hz refresh rate (vs. 120Hz on Fold)
- No dedicated telephoto lens
Display Comparison
The Pixel Fold boasts a 7.6-inch foldable OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a tablet-like experience for multitasking and media consumption. The Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch OLED display, also with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing a more pocketable and comfortable experience for one-handed use. Brightness is a key differentiator, with the Pixel 7 reaching 974 nits, offering better outdoor visibility.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature Google's renowned computational photography. The Pixel 7 has a slightly more versatile camera system with a dedicated telephoto lens, offering greater zoom capabilities. The Pixel Fold's camera setup is competent but doesn't quite match the Pixel 7's overall photographic prowess, especially in zoom scenarios. Both excel in low-light photography.
Performance
Both devices share the same Google Tensor G2 chipset, ensuring comparable performance in everyday tasks and demanding applications. However, the Pixel Fold's larger form factor allows for potentially better thermal management during extended gaming sessions. Software optimization is excellent on both.
Battery Life
The Pixel 7 demonstrates exceptional battery life, achieving an endurance rating of 96 hours. The Pixel Fold's battery life is respectable, but the larger display and foldable design inherently consume more power, resulting in shorter overall usage times. Charging speeds are similar, with both supporting 20W wired and wireless charging.
Buying Guide
The Pixel Fold is ideal for power users, multitaskers, and those seeking a unique, premium foldable experience. The Pixel 7 is perfect for everyday users, photography enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a flagship phone with excellent value and a compact design.