Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Key differences
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 launched ₹7,000 cheaper than the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (₹1,79,999 vs ₹1,86,999).
- The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has the bigger battery: 4,806mAh against 4,800mAh.
- Only the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Brand | Google Pixel | Samsung |
| Model | Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
| India launch date | 12 August 2026 | 22 July 2026 |
| First sale | 20 August 2026 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹1,86,999 | From ₹1,79,999 |
| Variants | 16GB RAM + 512GB | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB · 16GB RAM + 1TB |
| Display | 8", Super Actua Flex OLED, 2076x2152, 120Hz, 3,600 nits peak | 7.6", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1848x2448, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak |
| Cover display | 6.5", 120Hz | 5.4" |
| Screen protection | Ultra Thin Glass | Not published |
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Not published |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 10.5MP ultrawide + 10.8MP telephoto (5x) | 50MP main + 50MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 10MP | 10MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | 8K@30 |
| Front video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Battery | 4,806mAh | 4,800mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | Not published |
| Wireless charging | 25W | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Android 17 | Not published |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | Not published |
| Weight | 239 g | 201 g |
| Thickness | 10.1 mm | 4.5 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Fingerprint | Not published | Not published |
| Colours | Olive | Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio |
Frequently asked questions
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is ahead, 7.2/10 against 7.1/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 launched ₹7,000 cheaper than the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (₹1,79,999 vs ₹1,86,999). The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold has the bigger battery: 4,806mAh against 4,800mAh.