How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8

HiLight, faster wireless charging, Tensor G6, and new software features make for the biggest gen-over-gen improvements.

HiLight, faster wireless charging, Tensor G6, and new software features make for the biggest gen-over-gen improvements.

by Aug 12, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

Google wasn’t first to make a foldable Android phone, but the company’s Pixel Fold series is now an established player with unique traits compared to its competitors. For one, it popularized the passport-style design years ago, being more wide than tall — something that Samsung tried for the first time this year with its Z Fold 8, and that Apple is rumored to do with its foldable iPhone that may or may not arrive in 2026. It also delivered the first IP68-rated foldable in the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, soothing concerns that all foldables are super fragile.

Now that the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold (along with the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup) has been unveiled, we thought it’d be fun to do a comparison of specs between Google’s latest foldable and the last-gen version, along with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra. It’s not often that we get to compare foldables to contemporaries, and hopefully the breakdown helps you figure out which you might want to buy down the line. Here are the HiLights — sorry, had to.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold specs comparison

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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

ColorsOlive, obsidianMoonstone, jadeLavender, graphite, cream, pistachio (online)Violet shadow, graphite, cream, green shadow (online)Dimensions (mm)155.2 x 76 x 10.1 (folded); 155.2 x 150.4 x 5 (unfolded)154.9 x 76.2 x 10.2 (folded); 154.9 x 149.9 x 5.1 (unfolded)123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 (folded); 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 (unfolded)158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 (folded); 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 (unfolded)Weight (grams)239 grams258 grams201 grams215 gramsOSAndroid 17Android 16Android 17Android 17Display6.5-inch OLED external screen, 8-inch OLED internal screen6.4-inch OLED external screen, 8-inch LTPO internal screen5.5-inch OLED external screen, 7.6-inch OLED internal screen6.5-inch OLED external screen, 8-inch OLED internal screenScreen resolution1080 x 2342 (399 PPI) external screen, 2076 x 2152 (372 PPI) internal screen1080 x 2364 (408 PPI) external screen, 2076 x 2152 (373 PPI) internal screen1248 x 1972 (428 PPI) external screen, 1848 x 2448 (403 PPI) internal screen1080 x 2520 (422 PPI) external screen, 2256 x 2504 (422 PPI) internal screenRefresh rate1 to 120Hz60 to 120Hz external screen, 1 to 120Hz internal screen1 to 120Hz external and internal screens1 to 120Hz external and internal screensProcessorGoogle Tensor G6 custom chipsetGoogle Tensor G5 custom chipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyRAM16GB16GB12GB, 16GB (1TB storage model only)12GB, 16GB (1TB storage model only)Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB (16GB RAM model only)256GB, 512GB, 1TB (16GB RAM model only)Glass displayExternal screen: “Ultra-durable ceramic cover glass”; Internal Screen: “Ultra Thin Glass”External screen and rear: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; Internal screen: “Ultra Thin Glass”External screen: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3; Internal screen: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2External screen: Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3; Internal screen: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2ConnectivityWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, 5G (mmWave + Sub 6GHz)4G LTE / 5G (sub6, mmW) / Wi-Fi 7 / UWB / Bluetooth 6.04G LTE / 5G (sub6, mmW) / Wi-Fi 7 / UWB / Bluetooth 6.0PortsUSB-C 3.2 port (not shared ahead of publication)USB-C 3.2 port (up to 30W)USB-C 3.2 port (up to 45W)USB-C 3.2 port (up to 45W)Wireless chargingYes, wireless charging up to 25WYes, wireless charging up to 15WYes, wireless charging up to 20WYes, wireless charging up to 20WBiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor, Face UnlockFingerprint sensor, Face UnlockFingerprint sensor, Face UnlockFingerprint sensor, Face UnlockSIM supportNano SIM, eSIMNano SIM, eSIMNano SIM, eSIMNano SIM, eSIMWater and dust protectionIP68IP68IP48IP48Front camera10-megapixel outer screen (f/2.2, 87-degree FOV), 10-megapixel inner screen (f/2.2, 87-degree FOV)10-megapixel outer screen (f/2.2, 87-degree FOV), 10-megapixel inner screen (f/2.2, 87-degree FOV)10-megapixel outer screen, 10-megapixel inner screen10-megapixel outer screen, 10-megapixel inner screenRear camera48-megapixel main camera (f/1.7, 85-degree FOV), 10.5-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2, 127-degree FOV), 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto camera (f/3.1, 23-degree FOV)48-megapixel main camera (f/1.7, 82-degree FOV), 10.5-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2, 127-degree FOV), 10.8-megapixel 5x telephoto camera (f/3.1, 23-degree FOV, Super Res Zoom up to 20x)50-megapixel main camera, 50-megapixel ultrawide camera200-megapixel main camera, 50-megapixel ultrawide, and 10-megapixel telephoto cameraVideo recordingUp to 4K at 60fpsUp to 4K at 60fpsUp to 8K at 30fpsUp to 8K at 30fpsBattery capacity4,750mAh5,015mAh4,800mAh5,000mAhAndroid OS updatesSeven yearsSeven yearsSeven yearsSeven yearsStarting price$1,899$1,799$1,899.99$2,099.99AvailabilityAugust 20th2025August 7thAugust 7thFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.