Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 / Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6: Galaxy Z Fold6 (SM-F956B, international version); 12 GB memory with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB storage. The Fold5, Fold7 and special editions based on the Fold6 are separate.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024); 16 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB or 1 TB storage (1 TB not offered in every market). Model codes: US GGX8B (mmWave), Japan GQ57S (FeliCa), other markets GZC4K. The Indian version has Wi-Fi 6 instead of Wi-Fi 7. The Pixel 9 Pro (6.3-inch) and Pixel 9 are separate models.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6	Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Release year	2024	2024
Main (inner) display	7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2160 × 1856 (QXGA+), 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz The folding inner screen has a crease along the hinge line in the middle; this comes from how foldable displays are built. Samsung	—
Cover (outer) display	6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2376 × 968 (HD+); 1–120 Hz The outer screen is narrow and tall; with the phone closed it is used like a regular smartphone. Samsung	—
Peak brightness	2600 nits The peak figure is the manufacturer’s maximum for a small part of the screen over a short time. Samsung	—
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) Samsung	—
Memory and storage	12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Samsung	16 GB RAM; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Storage is chosen at purchase and cannot be expanded; there is no memory card slot. Google
Rear cameras	50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2); 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical); 30× digital zoom Zoom beyond 3× is digital; detail drops as zoom increases. Samsung	50 MP wide (Octa PD, ƒ/1.68, 82°, 1/1.31-inch); 48 MP ultrawide (Quad PD, ƒ/1.7, 123°, autofocus, Macro Focus); 48 MP 5x telephoto (ƒ/2.8, 22°, 1/2.55-inch); Super Res Zoom up to 30x Google lists 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x as optical-quality zoom; the range up to 30x is software-assisted digital zoom. The wide and telephoto cameras have optical + electronic stabilisation, and there is a multi-zone laser autofocus sensor. Google
Front cameras	4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (f/1.8); 10 MP on the cover screen (f/2.2) The under-display camera keeps the inner screen uninterrupted; its resolution is lower than the cover camera’s. Samsung	—
Battery and charging	4400 mAh (typical); wired and wireless charging; up to 77 hours of music, up to 23 hours of video Usage times are Samsung lab figures (NZ page); real-world time depends on screen use. Samsung	Typical 5060 mAh (minimum 4942 mAh); up to 37 W wired with the Google 45 W charger, about 70% in 30 minutes; 23 W wireless with Pixel Stand 2, 12 W with Qi EPP; Battery Share reverse wireless charging No charger is included; the box has a USB 2.0 USB-C cable. Google notes Battery Share noticeably reduces the phone’s own battery life. Google
Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back Samsung	—
Dust and water	IP48 The 4 in IP48 means protection against solids larger than 1 mm; there is no protection against fine dust. Samsung	—
S Pen	S Pen Fold Edition support (main display only); not included Samsung	—
Connectivity	USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Samsung DeX; side-key fingerprint reader Samsung	5G (sub-6; also mmWave on US GGX8B), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2.4/5/6 GHz 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband, USB Type-C 3.2; nano-SIM + eSIM Wi-Fi 7 gives higher speed and lower latency on the 6 GHz band with a compatible router; the Indian version supports only Wi-Fi 6 (2.4/5 GHz). The USB-C port runs at USB 3.2 speed, but the bundled cable is USB 2.0. Google
Size and weight	Unfolded: 153.5 × 132.6 × 5.6 mm; folded: 153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm; 239 g Samsung	162.8 × 76.6 × 8.5 mm; 221 g Google
Launch software	Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 This is the version the phone launched with, not the current version. Samsung	—
Colours	Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy; online-exclusive Crafted Black and White Colour options can vary by country; this list is from Samsung New Zealand’s page. Samsung	—
Display	—	6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED; 1344 × 2992, 486 ppi, 20:9; 1–120 Hz Smooth Display; 2000 nits HDR, 3000 nits peak; >2,000,000:1 contrast LTPO lets the panel drop as low as 1 Hz with static content to save battery and rise to 120 Hz when scrolling; Google notes 120 Hz is not available in every app. The 2000-nit HDR figure is measured with the whole screen lit, the 3000-nit peak with 5% of the screen lit. Google
Cover glass and body	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back (silky matte back), polished recycled-aluminium frame; IP68 IP68 is the dust and water resistance class under IEC 60529; Google notes the protection is not permanent and can weaken with wear, repair or damage. Google
Chip	—	Google Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor Titan M2 is a security chip that handles sensitive operations such as passcode and lock-screen verification separately from the main processor. Google
Video	—	Rear: 4K 24/30/60 fps, 8K 30 fps with Video Boost, 10-bit HDR video, slow motion up to 240 fps; front: 42 MP autofocus camera, 4K 30/60 fps Video Boost processes footage on Google’s cloud servers to improve night and 8K recordings, so the processed result is not instant and needs an internet connection. Google
Location	—	Dual-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo (outside the US also BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC) Dual-band satellite positioning helps reduce errors from signals reflected between tall buildings. Google
Authentication and safety	—	Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, Face Unlock; Satellite SOS (US), Car Crash Detection Satellite SOS is offered only in the US and is free for the first two years; Car Crash Detection is not available in every country or language. Google
Software support	—	Launched with Android 14; 7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates from US Google Store availability Google
Audio	—	Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, noise suppression, spatial audio Google