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Display measurement, tech, decision, refresh fee 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh fee 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60 to 120 Hz variable refresh fee 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh fee 4-inch pOLED, 2,992×1,224p, as much as 165Hz variable refresh fee; 7-inch AMOLED; 1,272×1,080p, as much as 165Hz variable refresh fee 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh fee 6.5-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh fee; 8-inch AMOLED, 2,184×1,968p, 1 to 120Hz refresh fee 6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh fee 6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh fee 4.1-inch AMOLED, 948×1,048p, 120Hz refresh fee; 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh fee 6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh fee Pixel density 416 ppi 422 ppi 501 ppi Cover: 417 ppi; 464 ppi 422 ppi Cover: 422 ppi; Internal: 368 ppi 495 ppi 486 ppi Cover: 342 ppi; Internal: 397 ppi 509 ppi Dimensions (inches) 5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in. 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in 6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in. Open: 2.91 x 6.75 x 0.28 inches Closed: 2.91 x 3.47 x 0.62 inches 6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 in Open: 5.63 x 6.24 x 0.17 in; Closed: 2.87 x 6.24 x 0.35 in 6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in 6.4 x 3 x 0.3 in Open: 2.96 x 6.56 x 0.26 in; Closed: 2.96 x 3.37 x 0.26 in 6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in. Dimensions (millimeters) 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm Open: 73.99 x 171.48 x 7.19mm
Closed: 73.99 x 88.12 x 15.69mm 154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm Open: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm; Closed: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm Open: 75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm; Closed: 75.2 x 85.5 x 13.7mm 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm Weight (grams, ounces) 162 g (5.71 oz.) 204 g (7.2 oz) 218 g (7.69 oz.) 199g (7 oz) 186g (6.6 oz) 215g (7.58 oz.) 207 g (7.3 oz) 232 g (8.2 oz) 188g (6.63 oz.) 190 g (6.70 oz.) Mobile software program Android 15 Android 16 Android 15 Android 15 Android 15 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 15 Camera 50-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (extensive), 13-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (5x telephoto) 200-megapixel (extensive), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (extensive), 50-megapixel (ultrawide) 48-megapixel (extensive), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) 200-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) 50-megapixel (extensive), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (extensive), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 50-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) Front-facing digital camera 12-megapixel 10.5-megapixel 12-megapixel 50-megapixel 13-megapixel 10-megapixel (interior display); 10-megapixel (outer display) 42-megapixel 42-megapixel 10-megapixel 12-megapixel Video seize 8K 4K 8K 4K 4K 8K 8K 8K 4K 8K Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Google Tensor G5 Google Tensor G5 Samsung Exynos 2500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy RAM + storage 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 16GB + 512GB, 1TB 8GB + 128GB, 256GB 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB 16GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 16GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB Expandable storage None None None None None None None None None None Battery 4,000 mAh 4,970 mAh 5,000 mAh 4,700 mAh 5,100 mAh 4,400 mAh 4,870 mAh 5,200 mAh 4,300 mAh 4,900 mAh Fingerprint sensor Under show Under show Under show Side Under show Yes Under show Under show Yes Under show Connector USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C Headphone jack None None None None None None None None None None Special options 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and safety updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dirt resistance; wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7 Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cowl glass; 3,000 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W quick charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wi-fi charging; assist for PixelSnap magnetic equipment; Google VPN; Super Res Zoom as much as 20x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; IP68 score for mud and water resistance; 7 years of OS, safety, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished again
with satin end aluminum body Titanium body, 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and safety updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dirt resistance; wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets; built-in S Pen; UWB for locating different gadgets; 45W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cowl glass; ultrawideband IP48 score, 68-watt wired charging, 30-watt wi-fi charging, 5-watt reverse charging, twin stereo audio system, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic cowl dispaly, 3,000 nits peak brightness on cowl show, 4,500 nits peak brightness on primary show, 5G. 7 years of OS, safety and Pixel function drops; Gorilla Glass 3 cowl glass; IP68 mud and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 1,000,000:1 distinction ratio; 23W quick charging (charger not included); 7.5W wi-fi charging Qi licensed; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 5.3; dual-SIM (nano SIM + eSIM); Add Me; Best Take; Magic Eraser; Magic Editor; Photo Unblur; Super Res Zoom; Circle To Search One UI 8, 25W wired charging velocity, Qi wi-fi charging, 2,600-nit peak brightness, Galaxy AI, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, IP48 water resistance Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cowl glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W quick charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wi-fi charging; assist for PixelSnap magnetic equipment; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom as much as 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 score for mud and water resistance; 7 years of OS, safety, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte again with polished end aluminum body; ultrawideband chip Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cowl glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 45W quick charging (wall charger not included); Qi2.2 25W wi-fi charging; assist for PixelSnap magnetic equipment; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom as much as 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 score for mud and water resistance; 7 years of OS, safety, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte again with polished end aluminum body; ultrawideband chip One UI 8, IP48 water resistance, 25W wired charging, Qi wi-fi charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Galaxy AI 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and safety updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dirt resistance; wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; ultrawideband US value begins at $800 (128GB) $799 (128GB) $1,300 (256GB) $1,300 $499 (128GB) $2,000 (256GB) $999 (128GB) $1,199 (256GB) $1,100 $1,000 (256GB)