Phone vs phone
Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Galaxy Z Fold8 — its best deal costs £1,285.80 including April rises, £6.16 less than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Galaxy Z Fold8 5.5″, Pixel 11 Pro Fold 6.5″. Battery: Galaxy Z Fold8 4,800 mAh, Pixel 11 Pro Fold 4,750 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Galaxy Z Fold8: £1,543 SIM-free plus SIM only. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: £1,943. Compare with the contract totals above.
Galaxy Z Fold8£1,285.80
Pixel 11 Pro Fold£1,291.96True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £1,285.80 over 24 months with April rises, against £1,291.96 for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold — a gap of £6.16, or about £0.26 a month.
Prices checked 29 October 2026 · How we compare
Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold, side by side
| Galaxy Z Fold8 | Pixel 11 Pro Fold | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £1,285.80 | £1,291.96 |
| Cheapest network | Talkmobile | iD Mobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £999 | £529 |
| Monthly on that deal | £11.95 | £29.99 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £29.99 |
| SIM-free price from | £1,399 | £1,799 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £1,543 | £1,943 |
| Contract deals tracked | 4,285 | 1,245 |
| Screen | 5.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,750 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Weight | 201 g | 239 g |
| Released | July 2026 | August 2026 |
| Colours on sale | 3 | 2 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | £1,417 | £1,351 | £66 |
| iD Mobile | £1,461.96 | £1,291.96 | £170 |
Our verdict
On price, the Galaxy Z Fold8 wins: £6.16 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is under £2 a month, so pick on features rather than price.
On the spec sheet, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has the bigger screen (6.5 vs 5.5 inches), the Galaxy Z Fold8 has the larger battery (4,800 mAh), the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the newer phone (August 2026).
Buying outright: Galaxy Z Fold8 SIM-free plus SIM only costs £1,543, more than its cheapest contract; the Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs £1,943, more than its contract.
Pick the Galaxy Z Fold8 if…
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £11.95 a month vs £29.99
- You want the lower total — £6.16 less over 24 months
- Battery size matters most to you
- You prefer a lighter phone
Pick the Pixel 11 Pro Fold if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £59 upfront vs £625
- You want the bigger screen
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
FAQ
Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Pixel 11 Pro Fold questions
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
The Galaxy Z Fold8. Its cheapest contract costs £1,285.80 over 24 months including April rises, £6.16 less than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold (£1,291.96).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Galaxy Z Fold8 it is Talkmobile (£999 upfront, £11.95 a month); for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold it is iD Mobile (£529 upfront, £29.99 a month).
Is the Galaxy Z Fold8 bigger than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
The Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 5.5-inch screen and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold a 6.5-inch screen; they weigh 201 g and 239 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at £1,399 and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at £1,799, from retailers we track.