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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition hands-on footage demonstrates long-awaited form factor changes

The Galaxy Z Fold Special cuts a more modern figure than the Galaxy Z Fold6. (Image source: via @UniverseIce)
The Galaxy Z Fold Special cuts a more modern figure than the Galaxy Z Fold6. (Image source: via @UniverseIce)
Early footage of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is now coming out of South Korea following today's launch in Samsung's home market. Unsurprisingly, people have sought to compare the new foldable against the Galaxy Z Fold6, which looks rather outdated in comparison.

The dust has barely settled on Samsung's new foldable release. Nonetheless, various sources have already provided hands-on looks at the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Ultimately, the Special Edition is much closer in design to the Galaxy Z Fold6 than pre-release leaks suggested.

Still, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is noticeably taller and wider than its sixth-generation sibling. Moreover, the former makes the latter look rather thick and cumbersome, even if there is less than a 20% difference in thickness when both devices are open or closed.

(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: ZDNET Korea)
(Image source: ZDNET Korea)

With that being said, the pair's overall footprints will likely be similar on account of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition's wider and taller body. Just as importantly, it seems that the Special Edition has a less pronounced display crease than recent Galaxy Z Fold models.

Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition contains many advantages for those looking for a wider and thinner foldable than the Galaxy Z Fold6 (curr. $1,249.99 - renewed on Amazon). Unfortunately, although the Special Edition may lay the groundwork for the Galaxy Z Fold7, it is only expected to reach one other market for now in its current guise. Please see our Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition launch article for the device's full technical specifications.

(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via Naver Blog)
(Image source: via @UniverseIce)
(Image source: via @Jukanlosreve)
(Image source: via @Jukanlosreve)
(Image source: via @Jukanlosreve)
(Image source: via @Jukanlosreve)
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Alex Alderson, 2024-10-21 (Update: 2024-10-29)