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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (49/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (64 vs 50).
  • Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (58 vs 50).
  • Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (50), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (78), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (38 vs 12).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (68 vs 36).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (33 and 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Overall score49/10049/100
Performance36/10068/100
Camera78/100not measured
Display85/100not measured
Battery12/10038/100
Working memory (RAM)90/10020/100
Storage33/10033/100
Fast charging< 5/10026/100
Brightness47/10029/100
Updates90/10090/100
New price checkednot measured$700
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How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold sheet → Samsung Galaxy S26 FE sheet →

And if neither?

OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (77 vs 58) for a lower new price ($699 vs $700).

OnePlus 15R sheet →