In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel 4a and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G025J | SM-F936B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 144 mm | 155.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has greater height than Google Pixel 4a. |
Width | 69.4 mm | 67.1 mm | Google Pixel 4a has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. |
Depth | 8.2 mm | 15.8 mm | Google Pixel 4a is narrower than Google Pixel 4a. |
Weight | 143 g | 263 g | Google Pixel 4a is lighter than Google Pixel 4a. |
Dimensions Details | - | Folded - 67.1 mm x 15.8 mm x 155.1 mm Unfolded - 130.1 mm x 6.3 mm x 155.1 mm |
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Body Colour | Just black | Burgundy | Greygreen | Beige | Phantom black | |
Body Material | Polycarbonate | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Armour Aluminium frame | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX8 | |
SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) | 2.83 W/kg (limb), 1.506 W/kg (body), 1.301 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Inward folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 7.6" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 4a. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2176 x 1812 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QXGA+ | |
Pixel Density | 443 ppi | 374 ppi | Google Pixel 4a has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21.6:18 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing, True black level, display with transmissive hole | AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 6.2" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 2316 x 904 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 7.6 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2176 x 1812 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
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Processor Number | - | SM8475 | |
Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 3.18 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 4a. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel 4a has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 | - |
MEMORY | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has more RAM than Google Pixel 4a. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has more internal memory than Google Pixel 4a. |
User Memory | - | 216.3 GB | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
CAMERA | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.8 | Google Pixel 4a has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 4a. |
Field of View (FoV) | 77 degree(s) | 85 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has larger lens field of view than Google Pixel 4a. |
Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1 μm | Google Pixel 4a has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 12x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Blur | Face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | |
HDR Mode | HDR+ | Super HDR | |
Camera Modes | Portrait mode, Night Sight | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Night view, Portrait, Night, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Capture View | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD) at 24 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Share in a snap | Playback zoom, Motion photo, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, AI Super Resolution, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Capture View mode, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass), Auto FPS, AR Emoji Studio, Deco PIC, 30x Space Zoom, iDCG (Intra-scene Dual Conversion Gain), Super Night Solution |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 36 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel 4a has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 4a. |
Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | 85 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has larger front lens field of view than Google Pixel 4a. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 4a. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 864 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 4 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.8 | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 2 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Front) | - | Under display camera |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3140 mAh | 4400 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 4a. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Power Delivery 2.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 2340 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 20 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 72 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2340 min |
CELLULAR | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 10 | Android 12L | |
User Interface | - | One UI 4.1.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has UWB wireless technology. |
Modem | - | Snapdragon X65 5G | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor, 3 years of security and OS updates, Google Cast | Multitasking, Air View, MIMO technology, Screen Write, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, AR Doodle, PENUP, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, S Pen support, Multi View, Samsung Seamless Codec |
OTHERS | Google Pixel 4a | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, IPX8, IEC 61960 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |