Comparison of Huawei Mate X6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Huawei's X6 and Google's Pixel 9 Fold are among the most notable foldable phones released this year. Both devices feature substantial enhancements in design and performance compared to their predecessors
The most notable feature of the Huawei phone is its professional camera system, making it one of the best phones for photography enthusiasts. On the other hand, the Google phone is distinguished by its extensive range of artificial intelligence features, which assist in performing various tasks.
Both phones have powerful performance suitable for multitasking and heavy tasks, and we will explain in the following comparison the most prominent differences and similarities between them:
Design and screen:
The Huawei Mate X6 has a sleek and thin design, as it is 4.6 mm thick without folding, and it is lighter than the Google phone, as it weighs 239 grams, and the weight of the Google phone is 257 grams, which is thicker than the Huawei phone, as it is 5.1 mm thicker without folding.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with an improved design compared to the previous model and is available in two colors: white and black, and the Huawei phone is available in three colors: black, gray, and red.
With regard to the specifications of the screens, the internal screen in the Google phone is characterized by a size of eight inches, which is one of the largest screens available in foldable phones, and it is characterized by high brightness of up to 2700 nits per square meter, and it comes from the LTPO OLED type and supports a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and the internal screen in the Huawei phone is of the same type and supports the same refresh rate, but it is slightly smaller and less bright, as it measures 7.93 inches, and its peak brightness is 1800 nits per square meter.
The internal screens on both phones provide an immersive viewing experience with vivid colors and a high contrast ratio and are suitable for multitasking, playing video games, reading articles and e-books, and streaming visual content.
As for the external screen, it is 6.45 inches, and its brightness reaches 2500 nits per square meter in the Huawei phone, and in the Google phone, it comes with a size of 6.3 inches, and its brightness reaches 2700 nits per square meter.
Processor and performance:
The Huawei Mate X6 is powered by the new Kirin 9000S processor that delivers powerful performance while using heavy apps and games and is highly energy efficient. This phone comes with up to 16GB of RAM and an internal storage capacity of up to one terabyte.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is powered by Google's latest Tensor G4 processor, which is 20% faster in browsing the web and 17% faster in running applications than the previous model. This processor can run Google's advanced AI features to improve the user experience. This phone comes with up to 16GB of RAM and an internal storage capacity of up to one TB.
Camera:
The camera is one of the most prominent features of the Huawei Mate X6, as it includes a three-lens camera system, the basic with a resolution of 50 megapixels with a variable lens aperture between f/1.4 and f/4.0, a 48-megapixel periscope lens and an ultra-wide lens that comes with a resolution of 40 megapixels, and the rear camera supports video shooting with a resolution of 4K. As for the internal and external front cameras, each one comes with a resolution of 8 megapixels and supports video shooting in 4K resolution.
The Huawei phone camera provides an exceptional shooting experience even in low-light conditions and provides high-quality, clear, and detail-rich images.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a camera system based on Google's advanced image processing technologies. The system consists of a 48-megapixel wide-angle primary lens with an f/1.7 aperture, a 10.8-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 10.5-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The rear cameras support 4K video shooting. As for the internal and external front cameras, each comes with a resolution of 10 megapixels and supports video shooting in 4K resolution.
Although the resolution of the lenses in the Google phone is lower than that of the Huawei phone, the advanced image processing makes it look realistic and rich in detail.
Battery & Charging:
The Huawei Mate X6 has a large 5110mAh battery that supports 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge and 50W wireless charging.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a battery smaller than the Huawei phone and a capacity of 4650 mAh and supports 21W wired charging and 8W wireless charging.
Price:
The foldable Huawei Mate X6 retails for $1700, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold resells for $1800.
Full specifications of Huawei Mate X6 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold:
| Huawei Mate X6 | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | |
healer | Processor (Kirin 9020). | Processor (Google Tensor G4). |
| Display | Main internal screen: LTPO OLED measuring 7.93 inches. External display: LTPO OLED, measuring 6.45 inches. | The main internal screen is LTPO OLED with a size of 8 inches. The external screen is OLED, measuring 6.3 inches. |
Internal storage options | 256 or 512 GB, or one terabyte. | 256 or 512 GB or one terabyte. |
| RAM | 12 or 16 GB. | 16 GB. |
Rear Camera | The main lens is triple-50 megapixels, the second is 48 megapixels, and the third is 40 megapixels. | The main lens has a resolution of 48 megapixels, the second with a resolution of 10.8 megapixels, and the third with a resolution of 10.5 megapixels. |
| Front Camera | 8MP internal front camera, And the external front camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels. | Internal front camera with a resolution of 10 megapixels, And the external front camera with a resolution of 10 megapixels. |
Speaker jack 3.5mm | Does not support. | Does not support. |
| microSD card support | Does not support. | Does not support. |
Contact | 5G networks, Wi-Fi networks 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. | 5G networks, Wi-Fi networks 6E/7, Bluetooth 5.3, and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. |
| Battery | 5110 mAh. | 4650 mAh. |
Colors | Black, gray, red. | Black, white. |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.3. | Android 14. |
Weight | 239 grams. | 257 grams. |
| Price | It starts at $1700. | It starts at $1800. |