Is the word fotos the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The only difference between the word "fotos" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese is pronunciation. There are no differences in spelling, meaning, or grammar.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation tends to be more "syllable-timed," meaning the vowels are more open and clearly articulated, giving the word a more musical rhythm. In Continental Portuguese, the pronunciation is more "stress-timed," and there is a much stronger tendency toward vowel reduction. This means the unstressed vowels in "fotos" may sound much more closed or nearly neutralized (sounding closer to a short "u" or a schwa) compared to the Brazilian pronunciation.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu tirei muitas fotos com o meu celular. (I took many photos with my cell phone.)
2. Você pode me mandar as fotos por WhatsApp? (Can you send me the photos via WhatsApp?)
3. Essas fotos ficaram muito legais! (These photos turned out very cool!)
4. Eu apaguei as fotos para liberar espaço no celular. (I deleted the photos to free up space on my cell phone.)
5. Olha essas fotos do seu cachorro! (Look at these photos of your dog!)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Tirei muitas fotos com o meu telemóvel. (I took many photos with my mobile phone.)
2. Podes enviar-me as fotos por e-mail? (Can you send me the photos by e-mail?)
3. Estas fotos ficaram muito boas. (These photos turned out very good.)
4. Vou apagar as fotos para libertar memória. (I am going to delete the photos to free up memory.)
5. Vê estas fotos do teu cão! (Look at these photos of your dog!)