When the Galaxy Z Fold 7 arrived earlier this year, I recommended it over the Pixel 9 Pro Fold thanks to its superior processing power, slimmer and lighter design, and impressive camera upgrades. Now that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is here, the game changes again — but which is the better buy when it comes to Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 7? Good question.
Honestly, it’s a closer call this time, largely because the Fold 7 still gets so much right. Even so, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a strong step forward for Google, and there are several reasons I’d consider it over Samsung’s flagship.
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Tensor finally matures, even if it’s no Snapdragon I’ll admit it: I usually prefer Snapdragon chips over Google’s Tensor SoC. I’m not necessarily a hardcore power user, but I’ve had too many Pixel issues over the years — overheating, sluggishness, you name it. The fact that Google’s chip is much less powerful hurts here as well.
The good news is the Tensor G5 is a huge leap forward, even if it’s still not in the same league as the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy found in Samsung’s foldable. Built on TSMC’s 3nm process, the G5 delivers double-digit performance gains over its predecessor, with a TPU that’s supposedly 60% more powerful and a CPU that’s 34% faster.
While it’s too soon to say if the new SoC equates to better reliability in the long term, it’s certainly the most impressive Tensor chip to date. It’s still not Qualcomm-level power, but the gap is smaller than ever. With 16GB of RAM and plenty of software and AI optimizations, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold should feel like a true flagship in daily use, even if benchmark charts still favor Samsung.
It’s a better value, saving you around $200 If the Galaxy Z Fold 7 matched the Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s price, I’d say Samsung’s foldable would easily get my recommendation over the Pixel. But it doesn’t. The Fold 7 starts at $1,999, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes in at $1,799. Given the discount, the Tensor chip and the rest of the accompanying hardware are more than good enough here.
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