Skip to content

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy A51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 X Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) 30Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)} 30 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)42%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (107GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)55%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+2076x2152 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+8"23%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+21W40%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)49%
Lighter
LTPO OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
374 PPIvs+405 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
1/2" inches
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15SSamsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DS
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/202412/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Display typeLTPO OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
AnTuTu: 113051 (v7), 175363 (v8)
Geekbench: 5401 (v4.4), 1294 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm
5MP telephoto f/2.440mm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.94" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging75W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• FeliCa
• Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.