If you have Rs 1.75 lakhs to spend on a phone, would you buy the shiny new Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold? Equipped with Google’s newest AI features and different form factor than its rivals, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold feels different – feels new. With the latest software drops from Google, this will be a foldable device that is bound to turn heads. However, Google isn’t restricting itself ti finding a niche price category anymore.
While the Pixel 10 Pro Fold costs Rs 172,999, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 only a little more at Rs 174,999. For that price, Samsung offers a slightly different perspective of what a high-end ultra luxury foldable smartphone should be. It’s got a suite of smart AI features, a well designed software that won our hearts in our review, a overall proposition that’s simply hard to ignore. The sleek form factor urges more people to use it than ever.
Hence, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 – which one should you pick? Let’s dive into some crucial aspects to get our answers.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Design and build
Google has made a bold statement with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s IP68 rating, making it the first foldable to be fully dust-tight and water-resistant. This is a significant advantage over the Z Fold 7’s IP48 rating, which offers more limited protection. However, Samsung maintains its lead in hinge and display longevity, with its device rated for 500,000 folds—more than double Google’s claimed 200,000. In terms of form factor, the Z Fold 7 is noticeably slimmer and lighter, tipping the scales at 215 grams compared to the Pixel’s 258 grams. And, you can’t ignore the Samsung’s ultra sleek body, which makes it as practical as using a conventional premium slab phone!
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Displays
Both the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 come with a large 8-inch main display and both have equally good OLED panels, except for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s display having a higher peak brightness of 3000 nits. Samsung score high for the cover display, offering a slightly larger 6.5-inch cover screen witha stronger Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection level. The Pixel only offers a 6.4-inch OLED screen with Victus 2 protective glass. Hence, the Samsung has a slight advantage here.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Performance and battery
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is powered by the new 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold runs on Google’s in-house 3nm Tensor G5 chip. Early benchmarks suggest the Snapdragon 8 Elite holds a performance edge, particularly in multi-core tasks. However, the Pixel aims to leverage the Tensor G5’s advanced on-device AI capabilities with features like Magic Cue and a built-in Gemini assistant. Both phones come with Android 16 out of the box and both promise support for 7 years of updates.
The Pixel also boasts a larger 5,015mAh battery, promising up to 30 hours of use, compared to the Z Fold 7’s 4,400mAh battery. The Samsung Fold 7 only gets 25W wired and 15W wireless charging, whereas the Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets 30W wired PD charging and 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Cameras
Both the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 bring solid camera systems to the table. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 relies on a hardware-first strategy, featuring a high-resolution 200MP main camera sensor, which is complemented by a 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
In contrast, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold leans on Google’s renowned computational photography and AI. Its triple-camera setup consists of a 48MP main sensor, a 10.5MP ultrawide lens, and a 10.8MP telephoto lens with a longer 5x optical zoom. While the hardware specifications may seem less impressive on paper, the Pixel’s software-driven image processing is expected to deliver exceptional detail, superior colour accuracy, and advanced video stabilisation and AI-assisted photography, thus making it a powerful contender.
Conclusion
Choosing between these two premium foldable phone in India comes down to a matter of priorities and price point. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at a competitive Rs 1,72,999 for the 256GB storage variant. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, on the other hand, is priced slightly higher, starting at Rs 1,74,999 for its base 256GB variant.
While the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers a slimmer design and a more mature foldable ecosystem, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold provides a compelling alternative with its IP68 rating, a slightly larger display, bigger battery with convenient charging and a more aggressive price tag, making it a strong contender for the best foldable in the Indian market.
