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Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60 to 120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 4-inch pOLED, 2,992×1,224p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate; 7-inch AMOLED; 1,272×1,080p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate 6.5-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate; 8-inch AMOLED, 2,184×1,968p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate 6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate 6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate 4.1-inch AMOLED, 948×1,048p, 120Hz refresh rate; 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate 6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 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 Android 15 Android 16 Android 15 Android 15 Android 15 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 16 Android 15 Camera 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide), 10.8-megapixel (5x telephoto) 200-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 50-megapixel (ultrawide) 48-megapixel (wide), 13-megapixel (ultrawide) 200-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (5x telephoto) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto) Front-facing camera 12-megapixel 10.5-megapixel 12-megapixel 50-megapixel 13-megapixel 10-megapixel (inner screen); 10-megapixel (outer screen) 42-megapixel 42-megapixel 10-megapixel 12-megapixel Video capture 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 display Under display Under display Side Under display Yes Under display Under display Yes Under display 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 features 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7 Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,000 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 6E; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Super Res Zoom up to 20x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back
with satin finish aluminum frame Titanium frame, 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; integrated S Pen; UWB for finding other devices; 45W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cover glass; ultrawideband IP48 rating, 68-watt wired charging, 30-watt wireless charging, 5-watt reverse charging, dual stereo speakers, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic cover dispaly, 3,000 nits peak brightness on cover display, 4,500 nits peak brightness on main display, 5G. 7 years of OS, security and Pixel feature drops; Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass; IP68 dust and water resistance; 2,700-nit peak brightness; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 23W fast charging (charger not included); 7.5W wireless charging Qi certified; 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 speed, Qi wireless charging, 2,600-nit peak brightness, Galaxy AI, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, IP48 water resistance Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 30W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2 15W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte back with polished finish aluminum frame; ultrawideband chip Gorilla Glass 2 Victus cover glass; 3,300 nits peak brightness; Satellite SOS; Dual-eSIM; Wi-Fi 7; NFC; Bluetooth 6; 45W fast charging (wall charger not included); Qi2.2 25W wireless charging; support for PixelSnap magnetic accessories; Google VPN; Pro Res zoom up to 100x; Camera Coach; Add Me; Macro mode; Face Unblur; Auto Best Take; High-Res Portrait mode; IP68 rating for dust and water resistance; 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates; Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 silky matte back with polished finish aluminum frame; ultrawideband chip One UI 8, IP48 water resistance, 25W wired charging, Qi wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Galaxy AI 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water and dust resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; 25W wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; ultrawideband US price starts 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)