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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: A story of what could have been

It's not really a fair comparison.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4, 5, and 6 all look pretty similar at a glance, with the biggest exception being that Samsung has been putting its book-style foldable on a bit of a proverbial diet. (Image credit: Samsung)Without burying the lede, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition now features both a larger cover screen and foldable display. Header Cell - Column 0 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special EditionSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Folding display8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x, LTPO (1-120Hz), 2184 x 1968 resolution, 10:9 aspect ratio, 367 ppi, 2600 nits peak brightness7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x, LTPO (1-120Hz), 2160 x 1856 resolution, 20.9:18 aspect ratio, 374 ppi, 2600 nits peak brightness, 480Hz PWM dimmingCover display6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x, LTPO (1-120Hz), 2520 x 1080 resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio, 410 ppi, 2600 nits peak brightness6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x, LTPO (1-120Hz), 2376 x 968 resolution, 22.1:9 aspect ratio, 410 ppi, 2600 nits peak brightness, 480Hz PWM dimmingProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyRAM16GB12GBStorage512GB256GB, 512GB, or 1TBBattery4,400mAh4,400mAhCharging25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging25W wired charging, 15W wireless chargingRear Cameras200MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)Selfie Cameras10MP (cover display) + 4MP (folding display)10MP (cover display) + 4MP (folding display)DimensionsFolded (157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6mm); Unfolded (157.9 x 142.6 x 5.6mm)Folded (68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1 mm); Unfolded (132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6 mm)Weight236g239gColorsShadow BlackSilver, Shadow, Pink, Navy

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