The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition has been available for nearly two months now, having made its debut on October 21 in South Korea. While this Special Edition brings several enhancements, it looks like Samsung has only included nearly all of the Galaxy Z Fold6's cameras.
Testing Results
Upon our first tests, it became clear that the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition actually features three new cameras instead of just one. The Special Edition retains the ISOCELL 3K1 from the Galaxy Z Fold6 for its telephoto camera, which is currently priced at $1,149.99 when renewed on Amazon. Additionally, the same ISOCELL 3K1 is used as the ultra-wide-angle camera. Interestingly, Samsung has activated macro mode on this camera, as noted by Tech with Benefits in their latest video.
Camera Specifications
For the main camera, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition utilizes the ISOCELL HP2, which is also found in the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra. This means that the Special Edition has a 1/1.3-inch optical format, 0.6 µm pixels, and an f/1.8 aperture available for use.
Selfie Camera Changes
In a change of pace, Samsung has opted for the Sony IMX564 and IMX596 for the Special Edition's selfie cameras, instead of the IMX374 or IMX471 found in the Galaxy Z Fold6. This could be seen as a bit of a downgrade, since the new cameras have smaller pixels and optical formats compared to those in the Galaxy Z Fold6. As a result, it looks like the ISOCELL HP2 might be the only real hardware improvement in the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.
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