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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

$2,038Starting price · USUltra Flagship2024
8.5
Overall Score
vs peers

Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.

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8"
Display
200MP
Camera
4,400
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
25W
Charging
236g
Weight
Why This Phone
Ultra Flagship

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is an ultra-flagship device that pushes the boundaries of foldable hardware. It earns high marks for its display technology, build quality, and top-tier chipset. However, it is severely hampered by a very high price tag and charging speeds that lag significantly behind current industry standards for premium devices. The popularity score is estimated at 6.0, reflecting its status as a niche, high-end luxury product rather than a mass-market device. The battery score is penalized due to the combination of a relatively small capacity and slow charging, which is difficult to justify at a $2132 price point.

Hardware Quality by Category

The hero score above is the average of these six components.

Camera
8.5
Performance
9.5
Battery
6.0
Display
9.5
Build
9.0
Value
5.0
Strengths
Industry-leading 8-inch foldable LTPO AMOLED display with 2600 nits peak brightness
Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance with 16GB RAM
Exceptional 200MP main sensor with OIS
Extensive 7-year software update commitment
Premium build quality with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and refined hinge design
Weaknesses
Very slow 25W wired charging speed for a device in this price bracket
Extremely high price point significantly impacts value proposition
Underwhelming 4400 mAh battery capacity for such a large display
Secondary selfie cameras are hardware-limited compared to main array

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