There was a noticeable gap in performance between the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and its contemporary Samsung rival, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Google’s Tensor G4 chipset is reliable enough, but nowhere near the hardware horsepower of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset hiding between the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s displays.

I absolutely adore the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — but I won't buy one. I won't because the fundamental problem of foldables still exists.