Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) vs Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Google Pixel 2 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1536x2152
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4380
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3520
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F)
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21 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 1/2.55" inches |
| +18 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 | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Pixel 2 XL (128GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy Fold F900F (Dual-SIM), Samsung Winner | Google Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019 | 10/1/2017 |
| Depth | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in) | 76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 263 grams (9.21 ounces) | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 7.3" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1536x2152 pixels | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 362 PPI | 537 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680) | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 363016 (v7) Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4) GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 800/75 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4380 mAh | 3520 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Just Black, Black/White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy Fold (SM-F900F) | Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |