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Nvidia Shield K1 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Tablets & iPads Battle
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NVIDIA

Nvidia Shield K1

Nvidia Shield K1
72/ 100
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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy Fold
84/ 100
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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Samsung Galaxy Fold BETTER THAN Nvidia Shield K1?

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Nvidia Shield K1
Samsung Galaxy FoldWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNvidia ShieldSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity5,200 mAh4,380 mAh+5,200 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size8"7.3"8"
Chassis Weight356g276g276g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nvidia Shield K1:
  • Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+820 mAh more capacity)
  • 8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Fold:
  • 80g lighter chassis (276g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • 7.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationNvidia Shield K1Samsung Galaxy Fold
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
osAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)| upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)Android 9.0, up to Android 12, One UI 4
socNvidia Tegra K1Snapdragon 855
ram gb212
camerasmainmain
displayIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 16M colors 8" (1920 x 1200 pixels (~283 ppi pixel density)) 283 PPIFoldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ 7.3" (1536x2152 pixels) 362 PPI
weight g356276
os version5.09.0
battery mah52004380
connectivitygps: Yes with A-GPS GLONASS, sim: No, usb: microUSB 2.0, wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n| dual-band, network: No cellular connectivity, bluetooth: 4.0| A2DP| LE
release date2015-11-012019-02-01
storage options gb16512
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Editorial Lab Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Fold edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Samsung Galaxy Fold ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Nvidia Shield K1:
Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+820 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 8" vs max 7.3" for media & multitasking
When to choose Samsung Galaxy Fold:
Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 72.0 · Lighter body: 276g (80g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nvidia Shield K1 vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

Which is better: Nvidia Shield K1 or Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Samsung Galaxy Fold leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.0/100 compared to Nvidia Shield K1 (72.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 72.0 and Lighter body: 276g (80g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nvidia Shield K1 and Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Nvidia Shield K1 is equipped with a 8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy Fold features a 7.3-inch display and 4380 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Nvidia Shield K1 and Samsung Galaxy Fold?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Nvidia Shield K1 achieves a 88/100 performance score, while Samsung Galaxy Fold scores 88/100.

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