Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel 10 Pro Fold

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 8-inch Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (with Google Tensor G4) that was released on August 13, 2024, against the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which is powered by Google Tensor G5 and came out 1 year and 1 month after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 30W)
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v6.0)
  • 29% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1523K versus 1183K)
  • More recent OS version: Android 16 versus 15
  • Faster storage type - UFS 4.0 versus UFS 3.1
  • 18% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2410 and 2048 points

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 10 Pro Fold crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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Value for money (Beta)

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Currency
16 / 256 GB
VS
16 / 256 GB
17.4
(Bad)
Value Index
15.8
(Bad)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeOLEDOLED
Size8 inches8 inches
Resolution2076 x 2152 pixels2076 x 2152 pixels
Aspect ratio1:11:1
PPI373 ppi374 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (1-120 Hz)Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness2700 nits3000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1600 nits1800 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Screen-to-body ratio88.6%88.5%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space98.5% -
PWM120 Hz -
Response time4 ms -
Contrast∞ Infinity -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height155.2 mm (6.11 inches)155.2 mm (6.11 inches)
Width150.2 mm (5.91 inches)150.4 mm (5.92 inches)
Thickness5.1 mm (0.2 inches)5.2 mm (0.2 inches)
Weight257 g (9.07 oz)258 g (9.1 oz)
WaterproofIPX8IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamberVapor chamber
Rear materialGlassGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, BlackGray, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Google Tensor G5
Max clock3100 MHz3780 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (1 + 5 + 2)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.92 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 3 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex-X4
- 2 cores at 2.25 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 5 cores at 3.05 GHz: Cortex-A725
- 1 core at 3.78 GHz: Cortex-X4
ManufacturingSamsungTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers3 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7PowerVR DXT-48-1536
GPU shading units896 -
GPU clock940 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~1684.4 GFLOPS~1536 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Single-core score20482410
Multi-core score49106985
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU311982391196
GPU442023520531
Memory200125344714
UX228980267489
Total score11831101523930
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size16 GB16 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Channels44
Storage
Storage size256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 15)Android 16
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size27 GB -

Battery

Capacity4650 mAh5015 mAh
Max charge power45 W30 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (15 W)
Reverse charging - Yes
Fast chargingYes (46% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:36 hr -
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:24 hr -
Watching video12:56 hr -
Gaming05:05 hr -
Standby85 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008000 x 6000
ZoomOptical, 5xOptical, 5x
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens127°127°
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 10.8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 10.5 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 10.8 MP
3) Ultrawide: 10.5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal length25 mm25 mm
Sensor - Samsung GN8
Sensor size1/2.0"1/1.96"
Pixel size - 0.8 micron
AutofocusLaser autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution10.8 MP10.8 MP
Aperturef/3.1f/3.0
Focal length112 mm112 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3J1Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size1/3.2"1/2.65"
Pixel size1.22 micron1.22 micron
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution10.5 MP10.5 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Sensor - Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size1/3.4"1/2.65"
Pixel size - 1.22 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Generic main camera score
Bokeh55 -
Preview77 -
Zoom124 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels10 megapixels10 megapixels
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length23 mm23 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5K3K1
Sensor size1/3.94"1/3.94"
Pixel size - 1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.36.0
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYesYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryFlagshipFlagship
AnnouncedAugust 2024August 2025
Release dateSeptember 2024October 2025
Launch price (MSRP)$1799$1799
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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