Samsung Z Fold Special Edition Review - 200MP, 8.0 inch LTPO
Samsung Z Fold Special Edition Review: What’s New in This Premium Foldable?
The Samsung Z Fold Special Edition is a refined version of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6. While the core design remains unchanged, Samsung has made key improvements in display size, camera capabilities, and long-term software support—positioning the Z Fold Special Edition as a premium alternative in the foldable phone market.
Design and Build: Sleek, Light, and Durable
In terms of design, the Z Fold Special Edition closely resembles the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, it features a slightly larger body and a few dimensional tweaks. When unfolded, the device is:
- 6.21 inches tall
- 5.61 inches wide (2.86 inches folded)
- 5.6mm thick when unfolded (10.6mm folded)
- 236 grams in weight, making it 4 grams lighter than the Z Fold 6
Build quality includes a glass back, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and an IP48 rating for water resistance. These premium materials ensure both durability and a high-end feel.
Display: Bigger and Brighter Foldable Screen
- 8.0-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED
- 120Hz refresh rate
- HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
- Peak brightness: 2600 nits
- 6.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED
- 120Hz refresh rate
- HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
- Peak brightness: 2600 nits
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a Boost
The Samsung Z Fold SE is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the same chipset found in the Z Fold 6. Built on 4nm architecture, this octa-core chip delivers top-tier performance.
What’s new is the performance tuning in the Special Edition, which results in slightly better benchmark scores:
- Single-core score: 2279
- Multi-core score: 6910
- AnTuTu score: 1,885,765
- LPDDR5X RAM
- UFS 4.0 storage
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wi-Fi 7 (an upgrade from Wi-Fi 6E)
One standout feature is Samsung’s promise of up to 7 years of major Android updates, giving it one of the longest software support lifecycles in Android smartphones.
Battery Life and Charging
Battery capacity remains unchanged with a 4400mAh Li-Po battery, offering reliable all-day performance. Charging specs include:
- 25W wired fast charging
- 15W wireless charging
Camera: 200MP Main Camera Upgrade
Another key upgrade in the Z Fold Special Edition is its camera system. The main sensor has been upgraded from 50MP to a powerful 200MP OIS main camera, delivering higher detail and better performance in both daylight and low-light photography.
- 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
- 12MP ultrawide camera
- 4MP under-display selfie camera (main screen)
- 10MP front camera on the cover display
Pricing and Availability
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (16GB/512GB): $1999 / €1820 (Korea)
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 (12GB/512GB): $1899 (U.S.)