Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
₹13,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts ₹13,000 lower: ₹1,86,999 against ₹1,99,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
- The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra charges faster: 45W against 30W.
- The screens are a split decision: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is sharper (QXGA+ against 2152 x 2076), the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is brighter (3,600 nits against 3,000).
- Both have a zoom camera, but the Pixel 11 Pro Fold reaches further: 5x against 3x.
- The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is the lighter phone: 215 g against 239 g.
- The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP48.
Get the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra for faster charging, the sharper screen and the lighter build. Get the Pixel 11 Pro Fold for the lower price, the brighter screen and more zoom.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹1,99,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹2,19,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹1,86,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at ₹1,99,999 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at ₹1,86,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, by ₹13,000. Starting prices: ₹1,86,999 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, ₹1,99,999 for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra comes in 2 versions, up to ₹2,19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra or the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
Neither by much: 5,000 mAh on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, 4,806 mAh on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. For charging, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is quicker: 45W to 30W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's: it is brighter (3,600 to 3,000 nits). The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold a 8-inch OLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold zooms further. The main cameras are 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold the Tensor G6.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 7 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold, rated IP68 to the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra's IP48. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, at 215 g to 239 g.
