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Nvidia Shield 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

Nvidia Shield
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?

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Nvidia Shield
Samsung Galaxy FoldWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNvidia ShieldSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity5,400 mAh4,380 mAh+5,400 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size8"7.3"8"
Chassis Weight390g276g276g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nvidia Shield:
  • Larger 5,400 mAh battery capacity (+1,020 mAh more capacity)
  • 8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Fold:
  • 114g 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 ShieldSamsung Galaxy Fold
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
osAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)Android 9.0, up to Android 12, One UI 4
ram gb212
camerasmainmain
displayCapacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 8" (1920x1200) 283 PPIFoldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ 7.3" (1536x2152 pixels) 362 PPI
weight g390276
os version4.4.29.0
battery mah54004380
connectivitygps: Yes, usb: microUSB 2.0, wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE
release date2014-07-012019-02-01
storage options gb16512
socSnapdragon 855
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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:
Larger battery capacity: 5,400 mAh (+1,020 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 (114g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nvidia Shield vs Samsung Galaxy Fold

Which is better: Nvidia Shield or Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Samsung Galaxy Fold leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.0/100 compared to Nvidia Shield (72.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.0 vs top rival 72.0 and Lighter body: 276g (114g lighter in hand).

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

Nvidia Shield is equipped with a 8-inch display and 5400 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 and Samsung Galaxy Fold?

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

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