Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 / Google Pixel 8 Pro

The adaptive refresh rate rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and drops as low as 1 Hz on static content to save battery. The foldable inner screen has a plastic protective layer and is not as hard as glass.

The 21:9 ratio gives a width close to an ordinary phone for typing while folded.

The peak is reached briefly in strong light; it is not a sustained full-screen value.

Samsung says Advanced Armor Aluminum gives a 10% gain in strength and hardness over the previous frame.

The 4 in IP48 refers to protection against solid objects larger than 1 mm; it is not a rating against fine dust. Samsung’s water test was done in fresh water.

Tensor G3 includes a TPU that accelerates on-device AI models. Titan M2 is a separate security chip that protects the lock screen and encryption keys.

16 GB of memory comes only with the 1 TB version; there is no memory card slot.

Storage options vary by region and channel; there is no memory card slot.

3× optical zoom uses the telephoto lens; 30× Space Zoom adds AI-assisted 10× digital zoom on top of the 3× optical.

Optical and electronic stabilisation work together on the wide and telephoto cameras. Zoom beyond 5x is digital. Pro controls allow manual shutter, ISO and focus and high-resolution (50 MP) shots. A multi-zone laser autofocus sensor helps focus in low light.

The dual battery consists of cells split across both halves. Wireless PowerShare provides wireless power from the back of the phone to accessories such as earbuds or a watch.

Google quotes beyond 24-hour battery life and up to 72 hours in Extreme Battery Saver (many features including 5G off). Figures use the separately sold Google 30 W USB-C charger (USB-PD 3.0 PPS). Battery Share significantly reduces the phone’s battery life.

The SIM layout varies by market and carrier.

Knox Vault keeps sensitive data such as passwords and biometrics in a separate secure processor and memory.

An LTPO panel can drop the refresh rate as low as 1 Hz for static content, saving power with the always-on display and while reading, and rises to 120 Hz for motion. Google notes it is not available for all apps or content. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is less than 6.7 inches.

Google measures the HDR figure at a 100% on-pixel ratio and the peak figure at a 5% on-pixel ratio; 2,400 nits is a ceiling for small bright areas.

The matte back shows fewer fingerprints; the standard Pixel 8 has a polished back and a matte frame.

Video Boost uploads video to Google’s servers to reprocess colour, lighting and stabilisation; it needs the Google Photos app and the result is not instant. Night Sight Video uses this processing in low light.

The standard Pixel 8 has a fixed-focus front camera; the autofocus on the 8 Pro keeps close selfies sharp.

Google says the sensor can measure the temperature of an object, such as a pan or milk in a baby’s bottle. Google said it applied to the FDA for body-temperature use; that use depends on the country.

Wi-Fi 6E is listed in Japan and Wi-Fi 6 in Taiwan, Singapore and India. Ultra-Wideband measures direction and distance to compatible devices.

eSIM support depends on the operator.

The bundled cable runs at USB 2.0 speed. There is no headphone jack. A Quick Switch adapter is in the box.

The period counts from when the device first became available on the US Google Store (12 October 2023).

Resistance can diminish over time; liquid damage voids the warranty.

Colour availability varies by region.