Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
1category wins
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
6category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2184 | 2504 |
| Resolution Width | 1968 | 2256 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 | 3000 |
| PPI | 367 | 422 |
| Glass Type | — | Mohs level 1 |
| Screen-to-body | 91.2 | 90.1 |
| Other | — | Flex Titanium technology Cover display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2520 pixels, 422 ppi |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6.1.1 | One UI 9 |
| OS Version | 14 | 17 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra +65%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra +70%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra +68%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,203 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,511 | 11,047 |
| AnTuTu | 2,345,563 | 3,950,082 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | — | UFS 4.x |
| Variants | 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 + | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm, (telephoto) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4400 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 45 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 20 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus Ceramic 3) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Folded height (mm) | 157.9 | 158.4 |
| Folded thickness (mm) | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| Folded width (mm) | 72.8 | 72.8 |
| Height (mm) | 157.9 | 158.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Other | — | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Advanced Armor aluminum frame |
| Weight (g) | 236 | 215 |
| Width (mm) | 142.6 | 143.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, October 21 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, October 24 | Available. Released 2026, July 22 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | — | High-bitrate audio support |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | — | Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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