Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Main differences to expect
Intro
Samsung is about to release the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this summer. And while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will most certainly remain pretty similar to its predecessor, we expect the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to score a tad more upgrades. There's the possibility of a higher-res main camera and thinner body, which would be precisely what the Fold line needs right now.
However, the competition is not idle at all. Google, in particular, is one of Samsung's few rivals on the US foldable phone market, and is most certainly preparing to unleash the third version of its foldable Pixel device, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
As usual, these two phones will be the main competitors vying for their rightful place in consumers' pockets, but which one would come on top?
Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold expected differences:
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|
| Significantly thinner, likely 8.2mm when folded | Design similar to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold |
| Potentially a squarer aspect ratio when unfolded | Squarish aspect ratio when unfolded |
| 6.5-inch cover and 8-inch internal screens | A 6.3-inch cover and 8-inch internal screens |
| Might feature a shallower display crease | No expectations as of now |
| 2,600 nits of peak brightness or more | Likely 2,700+ nits of peak brightness |
| Triple rear camera (200MP+12+10MP), 10MP external and 4MP internal selfie cameras | Triple rear camera (50MP+10.5MP+10.8MP), dual 10MP selfie cameras |
| Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) with 12GB of RAM likely coming | Google Tensor G5 (3nm) with 16GB of RAM possible |
| 256GB and 512GB, as well as 1TB version likely available | Just 256GB and 512GB versions, no 1TB option |
| Expected 4,400mAh+ battery | 4,650mAh battery or larger anticipated |
| 25W wired and 15W wireless charging expected | At least 21W of wired and 7.5W wireless charging |
| Android 15 and One UI 7 out of the box | Might arrive with Android 16 |
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Design and Size
Baby steps
We currently anticipate design changes only with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
According to the rumor mill, this one will allegedly be thinner than the one-off Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition. Reportedly, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be quite thin, possibly even just 8.2mm in its folded state, which would be a noticeable and major upgrade over the 12mm thickness of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Even if this wishful rumor doesn't pan out, any decrease in the overall thickness of the foldable will be a massive win.
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|
| Thickness 4-6 mm unfolded 8.2-12.2 mm folded | Thickness 5.1 mm unfolded 10.5 mm folded |
| Weight ~236 gr | Weight ~257 gr |
Rumors also say we might get slightly larger displays. The external one will likely grow from 6.3 all the way to 6.5 inches, and thankfully, the rumor mill says the increase will be mostly sideways. This would give us a wider and not-so-narrow cover screen, which would more likely than not boost its overall usability. The internal screen would also grow from 7.6 to 8 inches, it seems.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 render based on leaks (Image Credit-OnLeaks, Android Headlines)
Those changes likely mean we'd get a slightly squarer aspect ratio of the inner screen, too, which would bring it closer to other foldable devices out there.
Other than that, the design language of the device will certainly reiterate the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with flat aesthetics, zero-wedge design, and IP48 or better resistance against the elements.
On the other hand, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a bigger mystery at the moment, as we haven't heard about any specific potential changes in the design language. Google will most certainly evolve the design language, but it remains to be seen in what direction.
For now, it's safe to assume that the upcoming foldable will be fairly similar to its predecessor, with a more rounded metal frame, Gorilla Glass on the rear panel, and ultra-thin glass on the inner screen.
Size-wise, we definitely expect the Samsung foldable to have the upper hand. According to the rumors, the Z Fold 7 will weigh around 236gr, or some 3gr lighter than its predecessor, which is already stepping into standard smartphone territory. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will likely weigh more, probably in the ballpark of 250gr, so undoubtedly not as compact as its Samsung rival.
Display Differences
As mentioned, we will be getting slight display size increases with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The cover screen will grow to 6.5 inches, while the inner one will get a noticeable bump from 7.6 to 8 inches.
More important than the size increase itself, however, is its direction: the external screen is set to get wider so that more content can fit on it, while the inner screen will get a more functional squarish aspect ratio, consistent with other foldable phones.
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|
| Cover screen 6.3-6.5 inches | Cover screen 6.3 inches |
| Main screen 7.6-8.0 inches | Main screen 8.0 inches |
Aside from that, we expect the core specs of the displays to remain mostly similar. This means dual Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with smooth 1-120Hz refresh rate, excellent sharpness, and peak brightness that's at least 2,600 nits, but could possibly be higher than that. The inner screen will boast ultra-thin glass, while the cover one will rely on Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for a more resilient experience.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will possibly remain similar to its predecessor, with a 6.3-inch cover screen and an 8-inch internal one. Both displays will be OLED, of course, with up to 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of at least 2,700 nits. So, pretty much a similar experience.
What about the crux of both Samsung and Google that both companies seemingly can't handle, the display crease? Well, the rumor mill says Samsung might have cracked the code this time around, and we do hope that's true for both the Pixel Fold 10 Pro and the Z Fold 7, but we will know as soon as we have both in our hands.
Performance and Software
One will crush the benchmarks, the other one probably not
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is coming with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the first Qualcomm one built on a 3nm manufacturing node. Mind you, it will be the slightly tuned-up version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which carries a higher clock speed along with the "for Galaxy" suffix.
Samsung phones equipped with this chip are proper powerhouses that are among the better-performing ones on the market right now, so we are certain that from a pure performance perspective, the Z Fold 7 will be the superior device.
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be equipped with the Tensor G5 chipset. While the general expectation is that it will be built by TSMC on a 3nm manufacturing node, so similar to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, there's speculation that the overall performance might not be drastically better than the already lacking one of the Tensor G4 inside the Pixel 9 generation. This could put the Pixel 10 Pro Fold behind most of its competitors in terms of performance.
In terms of memory, the Galaxy device is expected to feature 12GB RAM, while the Pixel might pack 16GB of memory. The reason could be Google's emphasis on AI, which requires a lot of memory headroom. Given the more advanced Gemini AI features we expect to find on the Pixel, this would make perfect sense.
Speaking of software, things are a bit uncertain as to what phone would feature what software. Previously, every new Pixel spearheaded with a new Android version, but the Pixel 9 broke the mold by shipping with Android 14 instead of Android 15. Does this mean that Google will once again rush things and put Android 15 on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold instead of Android 16? It's possible and somewhat likely. In a bizarre turn of events, leaked benchmarks featuring a Galaxy Z Fold 7 running Android 16 and One UI 8 have reportedly surfaced. Yes, hell is about to freeze over.
In terms of software support, both devices will likely be supported for seven years.
Camera
Big improvements for the Samsung foldable
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will reportedly feature a new, higher-res 200MP main camera. At long last, a camera upgrade on Samsung's chief foldable line!
The rest of the cameras will be pretty familiar to anyone who has inspected a recent Galaxy Z Fold specs sheet: a 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP telephoto with 3X. Not a particularly exciting camera setup, but then again, foldables aren't really about the camera prowess.
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|
| Main camera 200MP | Main camera 50MP |
| Ultrawide 12MP | Ultrawide 10.5MP |
| Telephoto 10MP 3X | Telephoto 10.8MP 5X |
| Cover selfie 10MP | Cover selfie 10MP |
| Internal selfie 4MP under-display | Internal selfie 10MP |
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature a similar camera setup as its predecessor, led by a 50MP main camera with a Samsung GN8 sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto with longer 5X zoom. This setup sounds slightly more capable, and Google's software optimizations might squeeze out a better image quality out of the existing hardware.
Battery Life and Charging
A race for the bottom while
While foldable phones hailing from China are boasting nearly 6,000mAh silicon-carbon batteries, Samsung and Google are significantly more backwards in this regard, still relying on the standard lithium-ion batteries for their foldables. Nothing wrong with that, but these deliver inferior energy density and capacity, leading to more lackluster battery life.
Neither the Galaxy Z Fold 7 nor the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will change that. Both will feature batteries smaller than 5,000mAh: likely a 4,400mAh or slightly larger for the Samsung foldable and around a 4,650mAh one on the Pixel foldable. Imagine how much more battery capacity could we get if Samsung or Google utilized the newer battery technologies available…
Charging-wise, it could be another snooze fest, as neither device is currently rumored to improve its charging speeds.
This sadly means that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will likely charge at just 21W through a wire and up to 7.5W wirelessly, which isn't something you'd expect of a 2025 foldable phone. The situation with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 would be better, but still laughable: 25W of wired charging and standard 15W wireless charging. Tsk tsk.
Specs Comparison
Here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs will likely compare. Of course, have in mind that all these are preliminary and could be subject to change.
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold |
|---|---|
| Size, weight 8.2 mm folded ~236gr | Size, weight 53.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm (10.5 mm folded) ~257gr |
| Screen 7.6-8.0" OLED internal, 120Hz, 2600 nits 6.3-6.5" OLED external, 120Hz 2600 nits | Screen 8.0" OLED, 120Hz, 2700 nits 6.3" OLED, 120Hz, 2700 nits |
| Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy 3nm | Processor Tensor G5 3nm |
| Versions: 12GB/256GB 12GB/512GB 12GB/1TB LPDDR5 | Versions: 16GB/256GB 16GB/512GB LPDDR5 |
| Cameras: 200MP main 12MP ultra 10MP 3X zoom 10MP front 4MP internal front | Cameras: 50MP main 10.5MP ultra 10.8MP 5X zoom 10MP front 10MP internal front |
| Battery: 4,400 mAh | Battery: 4,650 mAh |
| Charging: USB-C 25W wired 15W wireless | Charging: USB-C 21W wired 7.5W wireless |
Summary
So far, and based on rumors of course, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is shaping up to be the more exciting foldable. With an addressed design, better camera, and improved performance, it will likely face little competition from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
True, we haven't had a particularly rich round of leaks detailing everything there is to know about the next Pixel foldable (which is usually the case with Google's devices), but we sincerely hope that the company hasn't fallen victim to complacency.
There's a lot of room for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold to grow if it wants to be the real alternative to a Galaxy Z Fold foldable, not to mention the exceptional foldable devices from the likes of Huawei, Vivo, Honor, and Oppo, which are all in a league of their own.
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