Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Performance
98.997.0
Camera
97.997.8
Display
99.196.3
Battery
90.790.7
Build
97.198.1
Connectivity
88.889.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
93.891.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special features a larger 8.0-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a peak brightness of 2600 nits, compared to the 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display of the Galaxy Z Fold5, which has a slightly lower peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Special is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with 16GB of RAM, while the Fold5 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with up to 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system on the Special boasts a significantly higher 200 MP main sensor, compared to the 50 MP main sensor on the Fold5, although both devices share similar video capabilities.
- Both models have a 4400 mAh battery with 25W charging and wireless charging support.
- The Special runs Android 14 with up to 7 major Android upgrades, whereas the Fold5 operates on Android 13 with up to 4 major upgrades, providing a more extended software support period for the Special.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, but the Fold Special is slightly lighter at 236g compared to the Fold5's 253g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
General
Release Date
2024, October 21
2023, July 26
Announced
2024, October 21
2023, July 26
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
N/A
Display
Size
8"
7.6"
Type
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi density)
1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density)
PPI
1968
1812
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Adreno 740
Memory
512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 2.0µm, under displayCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mmFolded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm
Unfolded: 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mmFolded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm
Weight
236 g
253 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue
Foldable
✓
✓
SAR
0.66 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer