The Google Pixel Fold’s purported newfound benchmarks show that, like the Pixel 7, it likely won’t be a top performer.
Geekbench 5 list (shared by TheGalox (Opens in a new tab)) for an unknown device “Google Felix” showing results for a phone that uses a Tensor G2 chip, 12GB of RAM, and Android 13, just like the Pixel 7 Pro. It scores slightly worse than the Pixel 7 Pro in the single-core portion of the test, although it does a little better in the multi-core test.
Google Pixel Fold benchmarks have been leaked
| Row 0 – cell 0 | Google Pixel Fold (alleged) | Google Pixel 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
| Slices | G2 tensor | G2 tensor | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen1 |
| Single-core Geekbench 5 scores | 1,047 | 1,060 | 1,328 |
| Geekbench 5 multi-core score | 3,257 | 3,046 | 3831 |
Comparing that to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s score shows how Google’s proprietary chip lacks power compared to the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 that Samsung uses in its current best foldable phone. There is no doubt that when it replaces the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, phones using the latest Qualcomm silicon will be even more powerful.
Users who need the fastest possible speed — which is important for running multiple apps on screen — might be better off with the Galaxy Z Fold 4. However, we didn’t particularly enjoy the Z Fold 4 as a gaming phone due to the lack of games. It is optimized for its unique design.
Pixel Fold: Beyond Standards
However, superior performance isn’t everything on the phone. After all, we rate the Pixel 7 series as some of the best Android phones and the best phones overall although the Galaxy S22, Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 earned higher scores in the benchmarks. The Pixel 7 offers an attractive phone with excellent cameras, smart software like Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, and Live Translation that competitors can’t match.
Additionally, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro cost less than similar flagship phones. If the Pixel Fold inherits all of these characteristics, it could pose a huge threat to Samsung’s foldable devices. Unfortunately, the only Pixel Fold leaked price we’ve heard so far is $1,799, which is pretty steep and matches the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
We could see the Pixel Fold arriving in May 2023, or possibly earlier depending on the rumors swirling around. The Fold is believed to feature a Pixel 7-like design with a 7.6-inch main display, a 5.8-inch external display, and the same rear camera array as the Pixel 7 Pro. This all sounds like a top-notch device, but we’re hoping Google can remedy the short battery life we saw on the Pixel 7 Pro.
