Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, also known as the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition or Galaxy Z Fold SE, was launched in October 2024 at a premium price of $2021 (Rs 1,70,000 in India) approx. As a foldable smartphone, it features an 8-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and an incredible peak brightness of 2600 nits, offering a rich, immersive viewing experience with ultra-flexible glass protection for added durability. The phone also includes a 6.5-inch cover screen, using the same Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, delivering identical 120Hz refresh rate and brightness, making it highly functional whether folded or unfolded.
Running on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1, the Galaxy Z Fold Special is future-proof, offering up to seven major Android upgrades. Powering the phone is the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, equipped with an 8-core processor, delivering lightning-fast performance. The phone is paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The device is powered by a 4400mAh battery with 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging, making it a well-rounded and highly advanced foldable phone.
The camera system is another highlight of the Galaxy Z Fold Special, featuring a triple rear setup. The 200MP main sensor with OIS ensures sharp, high-quality photos, while the 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom allows for detailed close-up shots, and the 12MP ultrawide lens captures wide-angle scenes. The rear camera is capable of recording stunning 8K videos. For selfies, the phone includes a 4MP front camera, while the cover display houses a 10MP front camera that can record in 4K with gyro-EIS stabilization.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | October 2024 |
| SIM | Dual eSIM |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 5.6 mm Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 236 g |
| Size | Unfolded: 8.0 inches Folded: 6.5 inches |
| Display | Unfolded: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ 2600 nits brightness ~367 PPI density Folded: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz 2600 nits brightness |
| Protection/Others | Unfolded: Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) Folded: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP48 water resistant Enhanced armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance |
| Resolution | Unfolded: 1968 x 2184 pixels Folded: 1080 x 2520 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU | 8-core 1×3.39GHz Cortex-X4 3×3.1GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.2GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Internal | 512GB UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | 200 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS 10 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP (123Ëšultrawide), AF LED flash, HDR, panorama Max – 8K@30fps, HDR10+ |
| Selfie | 4 MP (wide) Cover camera: 10 MP (wide) HDR Max – 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm jack | No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Circle to Search |
| Battery | Li-Po 4400 mAh 25W wired, QC2.0 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Colors | Black |
| Expected Price | $2021 (Rs 1,70,000 in India) approx |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Pros and Cons
Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special smartphone.
Pros
- Comes with NFC and 5G support.
- Full HD+ Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate.
- Comes with a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Comes with 2600 nits brightness.
- Android 14 OS with One UI 6.1.1 support.
- Decent 4400 mAh battery support.
- Comes with 25W wired charging support.
- Also supports 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Comes with Ultra Wideband (UWB) support.
- Stereo speakers are present.
- A side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
- Comes with 8K video recording support.
- Best camera performance with 200MP primary camera.
- Amazing performance for gaming or multitasking.
Cons
- Without any micro SD card slot.
- An audio jack is not present.
- Gyro-EIS support is missing for the 8K video recording.
- Available in single RAM and Color variants.
- An infrared port is missing.
