Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: 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 Fold7 is the more complete choice: it is thinner and lighter, and doubles the Z Fold Special’s maximum storage. The Special, in turn, uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
The Z Fold7 weighs 215 g and is 8.9 mm thick; the Z Fold Special comes in at 236 g and 10.6 mm. It also offers 1 TB instead of 512 GB, while both have 16 GB of RAM and a 4,400 mAh battery.
For photography, the Z Fold7 pairs a 10 MP front camera with an f/1.7 main-camera aperture; the Special has 4 MP up front and f/1.8 on its main camera. The Z Fold Special remains the option for buyers who want the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is the better buy only if it costs less; its processor is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the better buy for anyone who wants a thinner, lighter foldable with up to 1 TB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 215 g
- against 236 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.39 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,995,132 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 | 3,234 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 | 10,059 Best value |
| 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. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 5,952 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Silver, Black, Mint Green, Green |
| Body Thickness | 10.6 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 142.6 mm | 143.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 236 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.2 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, 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 | 4.2 mm Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 4,400 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 | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 40 h 28 min |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ | 8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,968 px | 1,968 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,184 px | 2,184 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 367 ppi | 368 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Foldable Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | 2,600 nits | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM 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 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 n71, 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) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Dual Band, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| 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 | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.13 W/kg Best value | 1.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold Special | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 2,109 € |
| Model numbers | SM-F958N | SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1 |
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