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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB) 39Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 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 (GGH2X 256GB)} 39 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB) vs iPhone 5C (32GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)76%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 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 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+374 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+8"100%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps49 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1510 mAh
+21W3 times
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.
vs5W
+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.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3 microphones50%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs2 microphones
+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 [wifi4]
+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
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)95%
Lighter
LTPO OLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GGH2XApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleApple
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/20249/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)132 grams (4.62 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 (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
System versionAndroid 14iOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 16iOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
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)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
Basemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (28GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
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, mmWaveNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
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
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
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 (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.94" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging75W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
• Satellite SOS
• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 256GB)iPhone 5C (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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