| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $1,870.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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| Launch | Announced | 2024, October 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 24 | |
| 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) | |
| Build | 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) | |
| Features |
IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum |
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| 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) | |
| Resolution | 1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi density) | |
| Features |
Ultra Flexible Glass (UFG) Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels |
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| Platform | OS | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC 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) | |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 512GB 16GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | |
| Main Camera | Triple |
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 |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ | |
| Selfie camera | Single |
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 | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | |
| Comms | WLAN | 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 | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features |
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
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| Battery | Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh |
| Charging |
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
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| Misc | Colors | Black |
| Models | SM-F958N | |
| SAR | 0.66 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 1870 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Advantages
- Revolutionary folding OLED architecture merging pocketable carry with expansive screen utility
- Versatile hands-free Flex Mode for convenient tabletop photography and video conferences
- Practical dual-display workflow allowing rapid interactions on the exterior cover panel
- Precision-machined multi-gear hinge engineered for rigorous folding durability
Disadvantages
- Subtle tactile display crease remains perceptible along the central folding axis
- Folded chassis thickness is bulkier than conventional monolithic slab smartphones
- Sophisticated mechanical folding components command a premium market investment
Representing a bold evolution in modern industrial design, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special bridges portable smartphone convenience with large-screen immersion through its cutting-edge folding architecture. An engineered multi-gear hinge mechanism enables a smooth, confident folding motion, while the exterior cover display provides immediate access to messaging, calls, and widgets without needing to unfold the device.
Once unfolded, the flexible internal OLED panel reveals a spacious canvas powered by the formidable Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). Flex Mode enables versatile hands-free tabletop positioning for group selfies, steady video conferences, and multi-angle capture. The optics suite—anchored by a 200MP main camera system with OIS stabilization—takes advantage of the dual-screen form factor by offering cover screen previews for subjects posing in front of the lens.
Everyday longevity is maintained by a dual-cell 4400mAh battery configuration, smartly distributed across both chassis halves to preserve balanced weight distribution. In synthesis, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special exemplifies the future of mobile multitasking, pairing groundbreaking mechanical engineering with a transformative software experience.
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