Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.9 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S24, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Display Pixel Density
- 416 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 236 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP48, IPX8
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,400 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 7,325
- against 6,920
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 940 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz | 3.39 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,935,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,193 | 2,213 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,920 | 7,325 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Snapdragon configuration or deca-core Exynos configuration, depending on region. | Octa-core CPU with one 3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 cores and two 2.2 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,183 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 10.6 mm |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 142.6 mm |
| Body Height | 147 mm | 157.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 236 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.9 % | 91.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP48, IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 41 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,968 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,184 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi Best value | 367 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, DCI-P3 | AMOLED, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, HDR10, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.23 W/kg | 0.66 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.1 W/kg Best value | 1.13 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.87 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.35 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 9,640 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 2,550 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy Z Fold Special |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 909 € | — |
| Model numbers | SM-S921B, SM-S921B/DS, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1, SM-S921W, SM-S921N, SM-S9210, SM-S921E, SM-S921E/DS | SM-F958N |
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