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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special suits buyers who want a large foldable screen and stronger performance; the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is the better fit for those who value lower weight and a denser display. The key difference is the main screen: 8 inches versus 6.7 inches.
The Fold Special weighs 236 g against 187 g for the Flip7 FE, which also has 426 ppi versus 367 ppi. The Fold Special counters with a 6.5-inch cover display versus 3.4 inches, and 120 Hz versus 60 Hz on that screen. The Flip7 FE runs Android 16; the Fold Special runs Android 14.
The Fold Special pairs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage; the Flip7 FE has an Exynos 2400, 8 GB, and 256 GB. Their Geekbench 6 Multi-Core results are 7,325 and 7,000. The main cameras are 200 MP and 50 MP, and only the Fold Special has a telephoto camera; the Flip7 FE’s front camera is 10 MP versus 4 MP. Battery capacities are 4,400 mAh and 4,000 mAh, while both charge at 25 W.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Galaxy Z Fold Special is the better choice for buyers who want an 8-inch foldable screen and a 200 MP main camera.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is the better buy for buyers after a lighter foldable at 187 g and a 426 ppi display.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,400 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 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
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Pixel Density
- 426 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 236 g
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz Best value | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,935,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 Best value | 2,198 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 Best value | 7,000 |
| CPU Description | 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. | 10-core CPU with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X4, 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,036 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm Best value | 14.9 mm |
| Body Width | 142.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 165.1 mm |
| Weight | 236 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.2 % Best value | 85.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Plastic, Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP48, IPX8 | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | 4.9 mm Best value | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 37 h 3 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,700 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,968 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,184 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 426 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, LTPO, 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, HDR10, Secondary Display | Secondary Display, Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1 |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 3.4″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.13 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.54 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Flip7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 999 € |
| Model numbers | SM-F958N | SM-F761B, SM-F761B/DS, SM-F761U1, SM-F761U |
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