Sure, they both run Android, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7 are fairly divergent from there. Physical form factor, in particular, is one area to watch this year. Without wasting any more time, let's jump in and do some comparing. Both phones are expensive, but what do you actually get for the money?

However, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold trumps the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in one key area: screen brightness. While the outer and inner foldable screens on Google's foldable can hit a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, the Z Fold 7 tops out at 2,600 nits.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold holds the highest water and dust protection on a foldable phone, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the king of folding.