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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — Google Pixel 11 Pro XL against Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Starts about $600.99 lower.
Best ecosystem
Tie
Neither lists native integrations.
Standout
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
6.3-inch Super Actua display with HDR support
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
Google's 2026 flagship powered by Tensor G6 and deeply integrated with Gemini AI.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Features a powerful Tensor G6 processor.
- Includes a high-resolution 6.3-inch Super Actua display with HDR support.
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6 for superior connectivity.
Cons
- The battery capacity of 4850 mAh may not be sufficient for heavy users without frequent charging.
- The price of $1299 is quite high, limiting its accessibility.
Specifications
- camera50MP Triple System
- Display6.3-inch (161 mm) Super Actua display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 PPI, Smooth Display (1-120 Hz), Corning™ Gorilla™ Glass Victus™ 2 cover glass with anti-scratch shield, Up to 2400 nits (HDR) and up to 3600 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
- ProcessorGoogle Tensor G6, Titan M3 security coprocessor
- Announcement date—
- Back Glass—
- Battery—
- Battery and charging30+ hour battery life, Typical 4850 mAh (minimum 4707 mAh), Fast charging – up to 55% in about 30 minutes – using 30W USB-C™ PPS charger or higher, sold separately, Pixelsnap wireless charging (Qi2.2-certified) up to 25W
- Battery Capacity—
- Buttons and portsUSB Type-C™ 3.2, Power button, Volume controls
- Case—
- Chipset—
- Colors—
- Cover display—
- Cover Screen—
- Dimensions (folded)—
- Dimensions (unfolded)—
- Dimensions and weight6.0 in (height) x 2.8 in (width) x 0.3 in (depth), 7.2 oz
- Frame Material—
- Front Glass—
- Inner display—
- Main Screen—
- Media and audioStereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial Audio
- Memory and storage12 GB RAM, 256 GB
- ram16GB
- RAM & Storage—
- Rear cameras—
- SecurityVPN by Google at no extra cost, End-to-end security designed by Google, Multi-layer hardware security: Google Tensor G6 with quantum-safe secure boot in hardware, Tensor security core, certified Titan M3 security chip, and Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection
- Selfie cameras—
- SIMsDual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)
- Stand Feature—
- Starting price—
- Storage Options—
- Thickness (Unfolded)—
- Weight—
- Wired charging—
- Wireless charging—
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Samsung's 2026 foldable phone with integrated Galaxy AI and a revised hinge design.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- 16 GB of RAM for smooth multitasking
- Dual 50 MP camera for high-quality photography
- 90° adjustable stand for versatile use
Cons
- Expensive at $1899.99
- Limited storage options with no upgrade path
Specifications
- cameraDual 50 MP camera
- Display7.8-inch AMOLED
- ProcessorCustomized Processor with powerful NPU, GPU and CPU
- Announcement dateJuly 22, 2026
- Back GlassCorning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
- Battery4,800 mAh
- Battery and charging—
- Battery Capacity4800 mAh
- Buttons and ports—
- CaseSilicone Magnet Case
- ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 For Galaxy
- ColorsGraphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
- Cover display5.5-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,248 x 1,972, 428ppi, 120Hz adaptive (1-120Hz), Vision Booster
- Cover Screen5.5 inches
- Dimensions (folded)123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7mm
- Dimensions (unfolded)161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5mm
- Dimensions and weight—
- Frame MaterialArmor Aluminum
- Front GlassCorning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3
- Inner display7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1,848 x 2,448, 403ppi, 120Hz adaptive (1-120Hz), up to 3,000 nits
- Main Screen7.6 inches
- Media and audio—
- Memory and storage—
- ram—
- RAM & Storage12GB (256GB/512GB), 16GB (1TB)
- Rear cameras50MP primary + 50MP ultrawide
- Security—
- Selfie cameras10MP (cover) + 10MP (main)
- SIMs—
- Stand Feature90° adjustable stand
- Starting price$1,899.99
- Storage Options1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB
- Thickness (Unfolded)4.5 mm
- Weight201 g
- Wired charging45W
- Wireless charging20W