Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold VS Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 feature waterproof designs with an IPX8 rating, meaning both can handle submersion in water for extended periods. The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold weighs 257 g, making it heavier than the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which weighs 188 g. This weight difference could affect how comfortable each phone feels to carry and hold.

In terms of size, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is slightly larger, with dimensions of 150.4 mm in width, 155.2 mm in height, and a slim thickness of 5.2 mm. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is narrower at 75.2 mm in width and taller at 166.7 mm in height, with a thickness of 6.5 mm. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s thinner profile may offer a more compact feel compared to the slightly bulkier Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Both devices have foldable designs, allowing for more portability and a unique form factor, but the exact folding mechanism and user experience are not specified in the provided data.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 both feature OLED/AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, offering smooth visuals. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has an 8″ screen size, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a smaller 6.9″ screen. This difference gives the Pixel 10 Pro Fold a slightly larger display for media consumption and multitasking.

In terms of pixel density, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a higher 397 ppi compared to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's 373 ppi. This means the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may offer slightly sharper images, although both displays will likely be crisp and detailed. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a resolution of 2152 x 2076 px, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 1080 x 2520 px resolution. While the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s resolution is more square in aspect ratio, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a higher pixel count, particularly in the vertical direction.

Both devices support HDR10 and HDR10+ for vibrant colors and contrast, have Always-On Display features, and include touch screens. However, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 boasts a brighter typical brightness of 2600 nits, which is noticeably higher than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s 1800 nits. Neither device includes branded damage-resistant glass.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 both offer impressive performance specs. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is equipped with 1024GB of internal storage, double the 512GB of storage on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold also features 16GB of RAM, which exceeds the 12GB RAM in the Galaxy Z Flip 7, allowing for potentially better multitasking and handling of intensive apps.

In terms of chipset, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold uses the Google Tensor G5, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2500. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s CPU consists of 1 x 3.4 GHz, 5 x 2.85 GHz, and 2 x 2.4 GHz cores, giving it a range of performance speeds. The Galaxy Z Flip 7’s CPU is a bit more complex, with 2 x 2.74 GHz, 5 x 2.36 GHz, 2 x 1.8 GHz, and 1 x 3.3 GHz cores, totaling 10 threads compared to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s 8 threads. This suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 may have more parallel processing power for certain tasks.

Both devices are built on a 3 nm semiconductor size and support 64-bit processing, DirectX 12, and integrated LTE. Both also use big.LITTLE technology for improved power efficiency, and both feature integrated graphics, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold utilizing the PowerVR DXT 48 1536 GPU and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 using the Xclipse 950 GPU. However, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a higher GPU clock speed of 1100 MHz, compared to the 1009 MHz of the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 both feature dual-lens main cameras. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers a combination of 48 MP, 10.8 MP, and 10.5 MP sensors, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 uses a 50 MP and 12 MP dual-lens setup. The wide aperture values differ as well: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s main camera has apertures of 1.7f, 2.2f, and 3.05f, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 2.2f and 1.8f aperture configuration.

Both phones have 10 MP front cameras with a 2.2f aperture. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, however, has more advanced camera features, including laser autofocus, the ability to shoot 360° panoramas, and a dual-tone LED flash, which are not available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The Galaxy Z Flip 7, however, has a single flash LED, compared to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold's two, but lacks the dual-tone LED flash and laser autofocus.

Both devices support HDR, manual exposure, and ISO controls, as well as continuous autofocus when recording movies and phase-detection autofocus for photos. Both cameras also support slow-motion video recording and raw image capture. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold stands out with its additional panorama creation capabilities in-camera and a front-facing LED flash, which the Galaxy Z Flip 7 lacks.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 both share many operating system features, including clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, theme customization, and the ability to block app tracking. Both also support dark mode, have on-device machine learning, and provide media pickers, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen support, and PiP (Picture-in-Picture) functionality. Furthermore, both devices allow playing games while they download and feature offline voice recognition and voice commands.

However, there are a few differences. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers direct OS updates, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 does not. Neither device has Wi-Fi password sharing or a Quick Start feature, but both include battery health checks, extra dim modes, dynamic theming, app offloading, and child lock features. Both also support widgets, are free and open source, and track the current position of a mobile device. Both phones are multi-user systems and include sharing intents.

One more distinction is that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold includes focus modes, which are not available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 lacks laser autofocus and 360° panorama support in the camera section, but these differences are not reflected here under the operating system category.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 both come equipped with rechargeable batteries and share common features like wireless charging, fast charging support, and battery level indicators. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a larger 5015 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a smaller 4300 mAh battery. Both devices offer a wireless charging speed of 15W, and both support fast charging, though the Pixel 10 Pro Fold charges faster at 30W, compared to the 25W of the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

In terms of additional charging features, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 includes reverse wireless charging, allowing it to charge other devices wirelessly, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold does not have this feature. Neither device offers a removable battery, and both have a rechargeable battery, as expected.

Overall, both phones offer similar battery-related features, with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold having a slight advantage in battery size and charging speed, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 provides reverse wireless charging.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 lack a 3.5 mm audio jack, so users will need to rely on Bluetooth or USB-C audio solutions. Both devices are equipped with stereo speakers for enhanced sound quality. Additionally, neither phone supports aptX, a codec that improves Bluetooth audio quality, and neither includes a radio feature.

Overall, the audio specifications are quite similar for both devices, with no significant differences in terms of audio hardware and features.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 both support 5G connectivity and come equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, as well as Wi-Fi 7 support. Both devices use a combination of 1 SIM and 1 eSIM and feature USB Type-C with USB version 3.2. The Bluetooth version on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is 5.3, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 uses Bluetooth 5.4. Both phones have NFC, fingerprint scanners, gyroscopes, GPS, compasses, accelerometers, and cellular modules, offering similar sensor capabilities for navigation and security features.

One difference between the two devices is that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 has an additional barometer, which the Pixel 10 Pro Fold lacks. Neither phone includes an external memory slot or a stylus, and both do not have a heart rate monitor or an infrared sensor. Additionally, while both phones support Galileo, only the Pixel 10 Pro Fold uses 3D facial recognition. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 does not have 3D facial recognition but includes features like a barometer, which the Pixel 10 Pro Fold does not have.

Both devices have similar core connectivity and sensor features, with only minor differences in Bluetooth version, the inclusion of a barometer on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the 3D facial recognition capability on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 are equipped with a video light, which can be useful for photography and video recording in low-light conditions. However, neither device features a sapphire glass display, which is often used for its durability and scratch resistance.

There are no differences in the miscellaneous specifications between the two devices in this category, as both share the same features regarding the video light and the lack of sapphire glass.