Samsung’s online-exclusive “Pistachio” version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks great, and has apparently been selling well. But I’m a much bigger fan of Google’s Pixel 11 finish by the same name. It looks a lot closer to the color of a good pistachio gelato, unlike whatever minty nonsense Samsung is up to. [Image: Your pistachios really shouldn’t look like the phone on the right. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/google-pixel-11-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-pistachio.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

The Pixel 11 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offer very different user experiences. Which is for you? Here's how they compare.

Samsung’s online-exclusive “Pistachio” version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks great, and has apparently been selling well. But I’m a much bigger fan of Google’s Pixel 11 finish by…