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Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.2-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60 to 120 Hz variable refresh rate6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate4-inch pOLED, 2,992×1,224p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate; 7-inch AMOLED; 1,272×1,080p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate6.3-inch OLED; 2,424×1,080 pixels; 60-120 Hz variable refresh rate6.5-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate; 8-inch AMOLED, 2,184×1,968p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate6.3-inch LTPO OLED; 2,856×1,280 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate6.8-inch LTPO OLED; 2,992×1,344 pixels; 1 to 120Hz variable refresh rate4.1-inch AMOLED, 948×1,048p, 120Hz refresh rate; 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2,520×1,080p, 1 to 120Hz refresh rate6.7-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440 pixels; 1 to 120Hz adaptive refresh ratePixel density 416 ppi422 ppi501 ppiCover: 417 ppi; 464 ppi422 ppiCover: 422 ppi; Internal: 368 ppi495 ppi486 ppiCover: 342 ppi; Internal: 397 ppi509 ppiDimensions (inches) 5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in.6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in6.41 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 inches6.1 x 2.9 x 0.4 inOpen: 5.63 x 6.24 x 0.17 in; Closed: 2.87 x 6.24 x 0.35 in6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in6.4 x 3 x 0.3 inOpen: 2.96 x 6.56 x 0.26 in; Closed: 2.96 x 3.37 x 0.26 in6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in.Dimensions (millimeters) 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mmOpen: 73.99 x 171.48 x 7.19mm
Closed: 73.99 x 88.12 x 15.69mm154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mmOpen: 143.2 x 158.4 x 4.2mm; Closed: 72.8 x 158.4 x 8.9mm152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mmOpen: 75.2 x 166.7 x 6.5mm; Closed: 75.2 x 85.5 x 13.7mm158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mmWeight (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 15Android 16Android 15Android 15Android 15Android 16Android 16Android 16Android 16Android 15Camera 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-megapixel12-megapixel 50-megapixel13-megapixel10-megapixel (inner screen); 10-megapixel (outer screen)42-megapixel42-megapixel10-megapixel12-megapixel Video capture 8K4K8K4K 4K8K8K8K4K8KProcessor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 EliteGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 2500Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyRAM + storage 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB16GB + 512GB, 1TB8GB + 128GB, 256GB12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB16GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB16GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GBExpandable storage NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneBattery 4,000 mAh4,970 mAh5,000 mAh4,700 mAh5,100 mAh4,400 mAh4,870 mAh5,200 mAh4,300 mAh4,900 mAhFingerprint sensor Under displayUnder displayUnder displaySideUnder displayYesUnder displayUnder displayYesUnder displayConnector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CHeadphone jack NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneSpecial 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 7Gorilla 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 frameTitanium 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; ultrawidebandIP48 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 SearchOne 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 resistanceGorilla 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 chipGorilla 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 chipOne UI 8, IP48 water resistance, 25W wired charging, Qi wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Galaxy AI2,600-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; ultrawidebandUS 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)