Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
455,760DA
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
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
Even
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 |
| unknown | — | 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
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,199 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,749 | — |
| AnTuTu | 2,139,281 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| unknown | — | 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) |
| Height (mm) | 157.9 | 158.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| unknown | — | 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 | — |
| 2gbands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 3gbands | — | 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 | — |
| 4gbands | — | 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 | — |
| 5gbands | — | 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 |
| unknown | — | 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 | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| unknown | — | 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 |
| unknown | — | 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.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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