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Google Pixel 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 comes out ahead on 4 counts and the Google Pixel 9 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Bigger battery: 4,700 vs 4,000 mAh (18% more)
  • Thinner folded: 8.5 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • Better water resistance: IP68 vs IP48

Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 for

  • Lighter: 187 g vs 198 g (11 g less)
  • Bigger main screen: 6.7" vs 6.3"
  • More compact folded: 67.7 mm shorter
  • More storage: up to 512 GB vs 256 GB

Size comparison

Folded, the Google Pixel 9 is 67.7 mm taller, 6.4 mm thinner and 11 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. Its main screen is 0.4" smaller. Unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens to 165.1 × 71.9 mm and 6.9 mm thick.

  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip685.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm folded

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024July 10, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024July 31, 20241
Launch price$799—
BodyGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm85.1 × 71.9 × 14.9 mm folded1
Unfolded size—165.1 × 71.9 × 6.9 mm1
Thickness8.5 mm (better)14.9 mm folded, 6.9 mm open1
Weight198 g187 g1 (better)
FramePolished metalMatte aluminum1
BackSilky matte glass—
Water resistanceIP68 (better)IP48
ColoursPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1Yellow, Silver Shadow, Mint, Blue, Crafted Black, White, Peach1
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Size6.3"6.7"
Cover screen—3.4"
TypeActuaDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080 × 24241080 × 2640 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits12,600 nits
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) inner; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover1
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
Process—4 nm
Ships withAndroid 14Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Jul 2031)1
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)7 years (to Jul 2031)1
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB256 GB / 512 GB (better)
Card slotNo1No1
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front10.5 MP10 MP
Video4K4K@60fps
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Capacity4,700 mAh (better)4,000 mAh
Wired charging27 W125 W1
Wireless charging15 W15 W1
Reverse wirelessYes1Yes1
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
5GYes1Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Headphone jackNo1No1
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
FingerprintUnder display1Side-mounted1
Stereo speakersYes1Yes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
Folded, the Google Pixel 9 is 67.7 mm taller, 6.4 mm thinner and 11 g heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6. Its main screen is 0.4" smaller. Unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 opens to 165.1 × 71.9 mm and 6.9 mm thick.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6?
The Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery: 4,700 mAh against 4,000 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which gets software updates for longer?
About the same: OS updates run until around August 2031 for the Google Pixel 9 and July 2031 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

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