Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
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ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
#326Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Performance
98.996.7
Camera
97.997.7
Display
99.194.9
Battery
90.737.7
Build
97.179.4
Connectivity
88.888.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
93.881.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and a foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display measuring 8.0 inches, offering a peak brightness of 2600 nits and a resolution of 1968 x 2184 pixels.
- In contrast, the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra has a slightly smaller 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1500 nits and a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets, but the Galaxy Z Fold Special has more RAM options, reaching up to 16GB.
- Camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Galaxy Z Fold Special boasting a 200 MP main sensor compared to the Z60 Ultra's 50 MP, although the latter has a more advanced selfie camera at 12 MP.
- The Z Fold Special's battery capacity is 4400 mAh with 25W charging, while the Z60 Ultra offers a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 80W charging.
- Both run on Android 14, but the Galaxy Z Fold Special utilizes One UI 6.1.1, while the Z60 Ultra features MyOS 14, providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, October 21
2023, December 19
Announced
2024, October 21
2023, December 19
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
N/A
Display
Size
8"
6.8"
Type
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1968
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Adreno 750
Memory
512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB 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/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.3, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/1.8, 18mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED, dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
12 MP, under display - International model16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display - China model
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@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4400 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
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
164 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
236 g
246 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Black
Black, Silver, Photographer Edition
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
0.66 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), 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 14, MyOS 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass