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| Global Score | |
| 97.6 | 82.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-09-27 | 2017-10-19 |
| 6.33 x 4.64 x 0.27 inches | 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches |
| 9.74 ounces | 6.17 ounces |
| Cosmos black and Space silver | Black and White |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1980.00 | $ 152.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.3 inches | 6 inches |
| 2152 x 1536 pixels | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | P-OLED |
| 362 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4380mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3520mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.24 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has an overall score of 97.6, which is much better than the Google Pixel 2 XL's 82.5 general score. The Samsung Galaxy Fold construction is newer and thinner than the Google Pixel 2 XL's, although it's also extremely heavier. The Google Pixel 2 XL features a bit sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Fold, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with more pixels per inch of screen and a quite better 1440 x 2880 resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Fold has a much bigger memory for applications and games than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has 512 GB internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Fold counts with just a little better hardware performance than Google Pixel 2 XL, and although they both have 8 cores, the Samsung Galaxy Fold also has a greater amount of RAM.
Galaxy Fold features longer battery life than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has 4380mAh of battery capacity against 3520mAh. Galaxy Fold counts with a slightly better camera than Google Pixel 2 XL, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 video quality and a worse resolution back facing camera, it also counts with a bigger back camera sensor capturing higher quality videos and photographs and a bigger camera aperture.
Although Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 2 XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 2 XL. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Fold, but if you don't you can save some money and get the Google Pixel 2 XL, giving up a couple specs and features.
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