Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has better resolution of 2184 x 1968 than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 which has resolution of 2176 x 1812. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7.6 in | 8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4400 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 99999 | Rs. 169990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is Rs. 99999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 21, 2024. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is Rs. 169990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has larger screen size of 8 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's 7.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has display density of 373 PPI & Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has only 367 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.2% than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's ~ 91.1%. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has 21.6:18 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has 23.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's lower 12 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition's 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 10 MP + 4 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z Fold 5 | SM-F958N |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 26, 2023 | October 21, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 129.9 x 154.9 x 6.1 mm | 142.6 x 157.9 x 5.6 mm |
| Weight | 253 g | 236 g |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream, Gray, Blue | Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X, (1B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 1812 x 2176 pixels, 120 Hz | 8 inches, 1968 x 2184 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.6:18 | 23.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 373 PPI | ~ 367 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.1% | ~ 91.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750nits Brightness | HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Display | Yes, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 6.2 inches, 904 x 2316 pixels, 387 PPI, 23.1:9 Aspect Ratio | Yes, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IP48 |
| Extra Features | S-Pen Support, stereo speakers, AI Mobile (Galaxy AI), Embedded-SIM, Dimensions Folded: 154.9 x 67.1 x 13.4 mm | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 4 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Under display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Cover camera Punch Hole | 4 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Under Display 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Cover Camera, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.36GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4400 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 4.5W |