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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special vs Vivo X Fold2

What Galaxy Z Fold Special does better (15) and where X Fold2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Samsung · 2024Galaxy Z Fold Special
8.0Score
15 advantages≈ $2,000
vs
Vivo X Fold2
Vivo · 2023X Fold2
8.0Score
5 advantages≈ $1,450
Higher score
5.6Display5.4
8.5Performance6.0
8.4Camera6.8
4.3Battery8.9
9.3Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy Z Fold SpecialX Fold2
142.6 × 157.94.9143.4 × 161.36
Galaxy Z Fold SpecialX Fold2Difference
Height157.9 mm161.3 mm−3.4 mm
Width142.6 mm143.4 mm−0.8 mm
Thickness4.9 mm6 mm−1.1 mm
Weight236 g279 g−43 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy Z Fold Special better than X Fold2?

  1. Main camera200 MP vs 50 MP4×
  2. AnTuTu score2,165,173 vs 1,314,521+65%
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,910 vs 4,769+45%
  4. RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
  5. Optical zoom3× vs 2×+50%
  6. Peak brightness2,600 nits vs 1,800 nits+44%
  7. Storage (base)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  8. 4K selfie videoYes · X Fold2: No
  9. eSIMYes · X Fold2: No
  10. Weight236 g vs 279 g+18%
  11. CPU frequency3.39 GHz vs 3.2 GHz+6%
  12. USB version3.2 vs 2+60%

Why is X Fold2 better than Galaxy Z Fold Special?

  1. Wired charging25 W vs 120 W4.8×
  2. Battery capacity4,400 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+9%
  3. Selfie camera4 MP vs 16 MP4×
  4. Wireless charging power15 W vs 50 W3.3×
  5. Charged in 30 min50% vs 115%2.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo X Fold2Vivo X Fold2≈ $1,4508.0
Design
Weight236 g279 g
Thickness4.9 mm6 mm
Height157.9 mm161.3 mm
Width142.6 mm143.4 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlass—
Ingress protectionIP48—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2—
ColoursBlackBlack, Blue, Red
Display
Screen size8″8″
PanelFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XFoldable LTPO4 AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,968 px1,916 px
Resolution (height)2,184 px2,160 px
Pixel density367 ppi360 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits1,800 nits
Measured brightness—1,308 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.2%89.3%
HDRYesYes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.39 GHz3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 750Adreno 740
AnTuTu score2,165,1731,314,521
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)6,9104,769
Memory
RAM16 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)512 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/1.49"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×2×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera4 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,400 mAh4,800 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging25 W120 W
Charged in 30 min50%115%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power15 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.22
Video outputYes—
Ultra WidebandYes—
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-25.8 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSide—
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerDual screen fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.66 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 6.1.1OriginOS 3
Major OS updates promised7—
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