Samsung has eliminated any doubt that will have existed concerning a brand new Galaxy Z Fold mannequin coming this yr. If all of the leaks up to now have not satisfied you, properly, Samsung lastly made issues official as we speak and confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version is as actual as may be.
The query on everybody’s thoughts is how this Particular Version Fold differs from the Galaxy Z Fold 6, the latter of which debuted mere months in the past.
One huge distinction is that the Particular Version telephone doubtless will not be launched in Western markets. Samsung simply introduced it in South Korea, the place it’s going to go on sale later this week, and it’ll finally attain China as properly. It in all probability will not be launched in most different areas the place the Galaxy Z Fold 6 already exists.
Earlier than we dive deeper into the {hardware} and design variations between the 2 foldable fashions, you must also know that Samsung did not go into an excessive amount of element in regards to the Particular Version telephone in as we speak’s announcement.
As an example, there was no point out of issues like charging speeds and firmware help coverage, and little or no was stated about constructing supplies.
Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version vs Fold 6: Kind issue, dimension, design
Samsung says the brand new Particular Version telephone is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Fold ever. It is solely 10.6mm skinny, it has a bigger footprint, however can be marginally lighter, tipping the scales at 236 grams as a substitute of 239.
- Unfolded Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version dimensions: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9mm.
- Unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 6 dimensions: 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6mm.
- Folded Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version dimensions: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6mm.
- Folded Galaxy Z Fold 6 dimensions: 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1.
The Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version is wider and has a wider show facet ratio for each the foldable and canopy screens. This implies utilizing the duvet display screen feels extra pure and acquainted to slab-type smartphone customers.
- Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version foldable display screen facet ratio: 20:18.
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable display screen facet ratio: 4:3.
- Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version cowl display screen facet ratio: 21:9.
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 cowl display screen facet ratio: 22.1:9.
The Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version is fabricated from steel and glass and has a stripe sample on the again. The back and front are protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, whereas the body is fabricated from aluminum, or Armor Aluminum as Samsung likes to name it.
The Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version additionally has an IP48 ranking, identical to the Z Fold 6. Shade-wise, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will solely be obtainable in a single: Black Shadow.
Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version vs Fold 6: Show specs
Samsung hasn’t revealed a lot in regards to the shows but, and we do not know whether or not the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version makes use of an improved foldable panel or boasts larger brightness for both the foldable or cowl panels.
Likewise, there was no point out of S Pen help or whether or not or not the Particular Version has a distinct sort of expertise that replaces commonplace digitizers, as beforehand rumored.
Here’s what Samsung revealed:
- Most important show: 8.0-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex with 20:18 facet ratio.
- Cowl Show: 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 21:9 facet ratio.
We’re guessing each panels help 120Hz. All in all, the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version has bigger and wider shows than the usual model. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is provided with 7.6-inch foldable and 6.3-inch cowl panels.
Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version vs Fold 6: {Hardware} specs, cameras
For essentially the most half, the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version seemingly makes use of the identical {hardware} elements because the Fold 6, together with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 “For Galaxy” chip, which has larger clock speeds. The chip debuted with the Galaxy S24 Extremely and can be utilized by the Z Fold 6.
There’s additionally a 4,400mAh battery with unspecified charging speeds, however as soon as once more, we’re guessing it is the identical.
Nonetheless, what has modified is that the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version sports activities 16GB of RAM as commonplace. Samsung says the extra RAM helps the telephone sort out Galaxy AI duties with extra ease. The telephone ships with One UI 6.1.1.
The Particular Version options just one storage possibility of 512GB, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is obtainable with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of storage.
As for cameras, every part, from telephoto to the Below-Panel 4MP digital camera, seems to be the identical. Apart from one substantial improve: The Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version comes with a 200MP major digital camera as a substitute of a 50MP unit.
Lastly, Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version helps Wi-Fi 7. The one different Samsung gadgets to help Wi-Fi 7 are the Galaxy S24 Extremely and the Galaxy Tab S10 Extremely. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 tops out at Wi-Fi 6e.
Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version vs Fold 6 pricing
The ultimate query is how far more the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version prices than the Fold 6, and the reply is roughly $300. Extra particularly:
- The 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 6, with none particular reductions, prices 2,388,100 received ($1,743).
- The Galaxy Z Particular Version will go on sale in Korea later this week for 2,789,600 received ($2,036).
Costs for different markets are unclear, however as we talked about earlier than, the Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version may be restricted to South Korea and China. We’ll let you realize as soon as we discover out extra.
