(Image credit: OnLeaks / AndroidHeadline)
Though there’s been a recent flurry of entries from Motorola, historically, our list of the best foldable phones has been dominated by two brands: Samsung and Google. The two companies have refined the foldable experience over several generations, with the various quirks and drawbacks gradually ironed out for a great (if expensive) smartphone experience.In 2026, we’re going to see the companies’ latest entries: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 go head to head with the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold. This year, there will be added pressure for the two Android giants, as this is likely the last foldable launch where there won’t be any Apple-branded competition. The iPhone Fold is hotly tipped to arrive this September.So, how are the two upcoming Android foldable flagships shaping up, and which is looking a better bet for your money so far? Here’s everything we’ve heard to date.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Rumored specsSwipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (rumored)Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 (rumored)Cover display6.4-inch OLED (120Hz)6.5-inch OLED (120Hz)Main display8-inch OLED (120Hz)8-inch OLED (120Hz)ChipsetTensor G6 (2nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3nm)RAM12GB or 16GB12GB or 16GBStorage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TBBattery4,658mAh~5,000mAhRear cameras48MP main, 10.5MP ultrawide, 10.8MP 5x telephoto 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, 12MP 3x telephotoFront camera10MP selfie (cover and main)10MP selfie (cover and main)Price$1,799$1,999Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Rumored release date and prices
