Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
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OS: Android 14
Display: Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
CPU: 8-core 3.39GHz
Camera: 200 MP (wide)
Memory: 16GB, 512GB

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Display 10 / 10
Performance 10 / 10
Camera 10 / 10
Battery 10 / 10

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition — Samsung’s Thinnest & Most Exciting Foldable Yet

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable smartphone yet, featuring larger displays and a significantly improved camera system compared to its predecessor, the Z Fold 6. Released as a premium limited-edition device, it is a true collector’s piece for foldable phone enthusiasts.

The Z Fold Special Edition measures just 4.9mm thin when unfolded and 10.6mm when closed, making it one of the sleekest book-style foldables ever built. It features a stunning 8.0-inch Dynamic AMOLED inner display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness, delivering an immersive, tablet-like experience that fits right in your pocket.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset and comes loaded with 16GB of RAM to support a Galaxy AI experience optimized specifically for foldable devices. Storage comes in a generous 512GB, ensuring you never run out of space.

The camera system is a major step up for the Z Fold line, now featuring a 200MP main wide camera — the same resolution as the Galaxy S24 Ultra — making it the most photography-capable foldable Samsung has ever produced.

The device is built tough with an Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides, and water resistance for added durability. Priced at around $2,000, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is the ultimate foldable smartphone for users who refuse to compromise on style, performance, or innovation.

Specs

Release Date

Announced	2024, October 21
Market Availability	Available. Released 2024, October 24

Network

Network Technologies	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Technology 2G	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network Technology 3G	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network Technology 4G	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
Network Technology 5G	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Body

Dimensions	Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mm Folded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm
Weight	236 g (8.32 oz)
Materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Colors	Black
Other features	IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame

Display

Type	Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
size	8.0 inches, 205.3 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen Resolution	1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi density)
Screen protection	Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG)
Other features	Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels

Performance

Operating System	Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Speed	8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
Gpu graphics processor	Adreno 750 (1 GHz)

Memory

Card slot	No
RAM	16GB
Storage	512GB

Camera

Rear camera	200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Camera Selfie	4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Features	HDR
Video camera Selfie	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Capacity	Li-Po 4400 mAh
Fast battery charging	25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No
Other Sound features	High-bitrate audio support

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Technology	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Radio	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support