Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 6 Camera Comparison

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[@Randomness662]

Not gonna lie I actually prefer the Galaxy's photos this time around. Idk why but it seems Google has kinda went overboard with brightening up shadows to the point where scenes end up looking unrealistic. I like that the Galaxy preserves shadows because nothing kills a photo more than terrible contrast

[@xiondFirst]

Yeah I used to like Pixel processing but lately I've been favouring Samsung's.

[@CF542]

I have to agree with Shane. Both camera's overall are a disappointment for their price tag, however, the Pixel does hold up better and especially digital zooming.

[@MohammedAimen-g8s]

don't understand why they say the ZFold6's cameras are bad. They are really amazing. They always deal with realism. Cameras that depend on me for photography as a basic phone.

[@jebaker2]

Do I think foldables should have a company's best cameras at the price they charge for the phone? YES! Do I understand that an ultrathin phone may not be able to accommodate said camera? YES Do I think all the US foldable have pretty darn good cameras? ABSOLUTELY I'm not saying a photographer is going to replace their DSLR with a foldable but these are all really good cameras. To me, it's not a reason to avoid foldables. Everyone is different, though.

[@adambaxter7380]

So fair to say, ZF6 camera isn't as terrible as we like to say it is (I'm guilty of this, too 😁). Edit - think the video was nicer on the Fold.

[@NizarNoor]

They're both called the Fold

[@adambaxter7380]

@@NizarNoor exactly

[@NizarNoor]

@@adambaxter7380 what do you mean "exactly"? You said "the video was nicer on the Fold" but they're both called the Fold.

[@adambaxter7380]

@@NizarNoor i was just being a smart ass. I said "exactly" because if they both have the same name (Fold), and I say that the Fold is better... I can't be wrong. 😉

[@DAndreFalcon]

I'm i the only one that likes the Samsung photos better? 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@jdmfamily7182]

I think the z fold cameras gives you more detail and the pixel has more natural colors

[@NotSoMuchEffortAnimations]

Yes, yes you probably are

[@miroslavsvoboda367]

So today my Pixel arrived, I will compare similarly to you, thanks for covering the devices, very helpful...

[@macrochipped]

That's a good looking dog

[@aaronchambers2866]

Shane, I have failed you. 😅 I returned the pixel 9 pro fold and got the pixel 9 pro XL I found myself using the outside screen only and just didn't find a need for my usage for the larger inside screen. Absolutely nothing wrong with the 9 fold, it was amazing looking over all other than the bezel and the hinge side taking up wayyyyy too much space. The XL gives me a little more screen space on the screen is be using 99.9% of the time and couldn't justify keeping the fold for a every once in a while chance id open it to show someone the size or use it to show a pic etc (just didn't ever need to open it on every day usage for me) Now I'm having a little "issue" with the battery on the 9 XL, it's dying rather quick and I'm trying to give it a week for the battery management to kick in because this isn't cutting it, I'm at 1hr 6 min sot and at 81% with minimal usage (no games or videos). Anywho keep up the good work on the videos and pic comparisons.

[@nobooya]

I have to disagree about noise. It'd prefer 1000x to have luminance noise rather than washed out soap because of the aggressive denoising. This gives it a bit more film look rather than highly processed digital photo that just falls apart because of low light. Also this way, it also helps to preserve a little bit more detail.

[@scaryifliteral]

Go back and look at 6:10 and tell me which one is preserving more detail in low light lol

[@nobooya]

@@scaryifliteral I'm just talking about the processing, not necessarily differences between phones. If samsung did more aggressive denoising it would look a lot more washed out. If there was some kind of magical slider that could let you adjust amount of denoising, it would be ideal. I agree that Pixel captured better picture, but if you look at the shutter speed - it just captured much more light than Z Fold and you can't deny physics. More light means better noise to signal ratio, means less noise, means more details. I just think that leaving more noise instead of filtering everything looks better overall.

[@scaryifliteral]

I get what you're saying, but none of this plays out in the real world with these phones. The Pixel captures movement better *and* retains more detail in low light. Samsung just falls apart when the light isn't perfect.

[@Steven-e7c]

Thanks for the comparison, Shane.

[@panathatube]

Better Android skin, better design (although the cover display should be wider), better photos and videos all around. Yes subjectively speaking the Z Fold is certainly the winner

[@scaryifliteral]

I disagree with most of this lol. Photos: Pixel Video: Samsung Design: Pixel Skin: Pixel

[@panathatube]

@@scaryifliteral Different devices for different tastes is great, this is Android's advantage

[@Steven-e7c]

​@@scaryifliteral The design? If you mean the AR on the cover display, then yes. But the left bezel on the cover display is as hideous as its overly rounded corners. Most people I know say the Pixel 9 Pro Fold looks unfinished and has the appearance of a prototype.

[@scaryifliteral]

The Pixel is uglier, but I'd rather use it.

[@hometownherotv]

​@@scaryifliteralSOFTWARE - Z Fold Why? What's the point of these devices if the software isn't built for productivity? OnePlus Open and Z Fold have endless features built around the idea of opening the phone and getting things done. The 9 Pro Fold is a Pixel 9 Pro with split screen. It's lazy. I don't want a cartoon on the outer display for kids. I want state of the art multitasking.

[@edvar18]

I'm rocking the exact same combo on the P9PF. Loving the official case! Hope it doesn’t wear down like Apple’s silicone cases. Btw, have you noticed any lumps in the middle of the crease? People are going crazy on Reddit, myself included. Hahaha! It seems like they're popping up on plenty of devices.

[@scaryifliteral]

I have had some form of a lump in the crease on every foldable device I've owned lol.

[@edvar18]

​@@scaryifliteral As an OPO owner, I shouldn’t be too worried about it LOL. My only concern is that I noticed some deformation on the screen at the exact spot of the lump while folding the phone. Thanks!

[@localblackman427]

Yeah but do either of these have a camera button??? /s

[@Kaan_sirac]

Are you shitting money?

[@andrewwilliams6963]

Yes! Just watching to justify the Pixel Fold 2 I pre-ordered to replace the potato cam Fold 6 I also pre-ordered.

[@buenokitty3497]

In bright light zf6 is decent. But low light is not it. ESP motion blur. Ugh. Night time socials indoor is usually when i take pics. Video is meh at best but stills? Brutal. Any motion low light yields 5/10 almost useable photos. The rest looks like Exorcist head shaking lol Wondering if you can compare snaps of moving things in low light pls? Keep grinding!

[@MJK0627]

I prefer the photos from the Pixel Pro Fold and Pixel photos have consistently won on MKBHD's blind photo tests.

[@stevebachochin2038]

pixel looking better than Samsung fold, but my worry is the dust getting into the hinge. great review

[@ShinySoupMan]

Hi Shane, i dont know if you are on AT&T, but are you able to get 5G on the Fold? It looks like those on ATT are unable to get 5G as the phone has not been provisioned by ATT.

[@sadcub1]

I have 5G with AT&T. My phone is unlocked though. edit: typo

[@ShinySoupMan]

@@sadcub1 oh nice! You have 5G or 5Ge. I have 5Ge which apparently isnt true 5G. on my pixel 8, i would have 5G+ or 5G. Speeds are much faster on these vs 5Ge

[@sadcub1]

@@ShinySoupMan not sure how to tell which 5G I have. but if I turn off my wifi, it says 5G in the upper right corner.

[@ShinySoupMan]

@@sadcub1 that's promising then. There's a whole reddit thread where ATT customers are unable to get true 5G on the new Folds. I'm glad it is working for you. Just our of curiosity, if you dont mind checking, if you go to settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > AT&T > Access Point Names, what do you see as your APN? Mine is ATT Nextgenphone. On my Pixel 8, it was ATT Enhancedphone. Apparently Nextgenphone is LTE (4G) and Enhancedphone is 5G.

[@sadcub1]

@@ShinySoupMan sorry, I just realized that when you said "Fold", I just assumed you were asking about the Fold 6. I actually have no idea which Fold you are asking about. I have not tested the 9 Pro Fold. But my Fold 6 has 5G with ATT.

[@bankruptsee]

Samsung still has that “android framerate drop” when panning and shooting video.. looks like Google figured it out like Apple

[@NizarNoor]

Pixel as always

[@KingTheDetailer]

Samsung is know for taking cartoonish pictures , they ober saturate . The google fold actually takes natural looking pictures

[@Kai.Rakūn]

Why’d the Samsung turn your dog orange lol

[@mrkring1526]

I sold my Fold 6 as the colour's are unnatural, low light performance is terrible along with motion blur and shutter lag

[@shadowfallenable]

Some magazine did the in depth comparison and the Fold won by 9-3. #Pixel9ProFoldIsBetter.

[@Kai.Rakūn]

The Samsung does what Samsung does it just constantly over saturates color and skin tone they’re fine but if you want clean accurate photos pixel is the choice

[@nunosantos2015]

Vivo x fold 3 Pro is the best , you should try ... best in 2024

[@richdollars8337]

The selfie camera on the galaxy continues to still be atrocious

[@chetlyp]

Can't lie, just disappointed all around with the picture taking abilities of both phones in less than ideal lighting. I guess par for the course in the foldable realm. I have both these phones as well and can't decide which one I wanna make my primary phone. Both have strength and weaknesses....

[@Dwayne3007]

I'll stick with the slab phones. Both superior photos and easier on my wallet.

[@narasimhamurthymeduri3742]

You just did a full13 min comparison for photos what a waste bro

[@scaryifliteral]

5K views and a 97% like rate. stfu lol

[@Kai.Rakūn]

Spider-Man head more red otherwise it’s similar

[@redstang70]

I like my pixel fold 9 but.i think im going to return it and stick with my fold 6 despite much preferring the outer screen on the pixel. Theres a few things i cant stand on the pixel there doesnt seem to be a way to turn them off like i can on the z fold. I find the cameras on both to be average at best so that for me is not a deciding factor.