If you’re contemplating the purchase of a foldable phone like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, your primary interest is likely their expansive, foldable screens. However, when considering a device priced around $2,000, expectations for photo quality naturally increase.
Comparatively, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6 excel in different areas. Google’s phone tends to capture landscapes and balanced lighting more accurately, with sharper and clearer zoom shots. Samsung, meanwhile, shines in low-light photography and portraits, preserving more fine details.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6 Cameras
| Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 | |
| Cameras | 48-megapixel (wide), 10.5-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (5x telephoto) | 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) |
| Selfie Cameras | 10-megapixel (inner screen), 10-megapixel (cover screen) | 4-megapixel (inner screen under-display), 10-megapixel (cover screen) |
To compare the devices accurately, I shot identical scenes under the same conditions using both phones. Here’s a breakdown of the findings.
Main Camera Performance
In a shot of a winery, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold managed the lighting better, capturing a true-to-life image. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s image appeared overexposed in the center, losing some detail and naturalness.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Another Example
For another comparison, we captured a pink flower. Here, the color in the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s version more accurately reflects the original, with the pink petals appearing more vibrant and true to life.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
