Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — it leads these groups: Display 2 Performance 2 Camera 1
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The short answer
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special wins this comparison with a score of 43/100, ahead of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 (31).
The main differences: Screen size (8 in vs 7.6 in) · Peak brightness (2600 nits vs 1200 nits) · Pixel density (367 ppi vs 373 ppi).
Scores are computed from 25 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
How to choose
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special if you care about…
- Screen size 8 in +0.4 in vs 7.6 in
- Peak brightness 2600 nits +1400 nits vs 1200 nits
- RAM 16 GB +4 GB vs 12 GB
- Storage 512 GB +256 GB vs 256 GB
Pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 if you care about…
- Pixel density 373 ppi +6 ppi vs 367 ppi
- Length 155.1 mm +2.8 mm vs 157.9 mm
- Width 130.1 mm +12.5 mm vs 142.6 mm
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Where they differ
14 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8 in | 7.6 in | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 1200 nits | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Pixel density | 367 ppi | 373 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
| Display type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Depends |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Depends |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12L | Depends |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Weight | 236 g | 263 g | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Thickness | 4.9 mm | 6.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special |
| Length | 157.9 mm | 155.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
| Width | 142.6 mm | 130.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
| Colors | Black | Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy | Depends |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Display5▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8 in | 7.6 in |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 1200 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 367 ppi | 373 ppi |
| Display type | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Battery4▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
Performance4▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12L |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
Camera2▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 4 MP | 4 MP |
Design6▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 236 g | 263 g |
| Thickness | 4.9 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Water resistant (IP68) | ✓ | — |
| Length | 157.9 mm | 155.1 mm |
| Width | 142.6 mm | 130.1 mm |
| Colors | Black | Graygreen, Phantom Black, Beige, Burgundy |
Memory1▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory card slot | — | — |
Platform1▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
Features2▾
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Face unlock | — | — |
| Fingerprint sensor | ✓ | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special has the higher overall score (43 vs 31) and leads in Display, Performance, Camera. Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 instead if Pixel density matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Screen size (8 in vs 7.6 in) · Peak brightness (2600 nits vs 1200 nits) · Pixel density (367 ppi vs 373 ppi).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 25 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.