We may have our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

The rumored device was previously known as the Galaxy Z Fold Slim

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Images of the rumoredSamsungGalaxy Z Fold Special Edition have apparently been leaked, giving us a first look at the supposedly slimmed-down foldable.

The pictures, shared byAndroid Headlines, show a device that looks similar overall to theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, with the same rounded square profile, tall cover screen, and three vertically stacked rear cameras.

The camera module is more prominent than on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, though, which would suggest the rest of the Z Fold Special Edition is indeed thinner if the cameras are the same size on both models.

Some rumors have pointed to a200MP main cameraon this new slimmed-down Z Fold, an upgrade to the 50MP camera on the Z Fold 6.

Sources are divided on exactly how much thickness Samsung is shaving off for this supposed new model. We’ve heard that it could beas thin as 7.7mm, thoughAndroid Headlinespreviously suggested a folded thickness of 10.5mm, and9to5Googleproposed 11.5mm in July.

If any of these suggestions turn out to be correct, the special edition will be thinner than the Z Fold 6, which measures 12.1mm when folded.

Prior rumors have pointed to an external screen size of 6.5 inches and aninternal screen size of 8 inchesfor this new entry in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold lineup, though the images give us no frame of reference with which to check this claim.

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The leaked images also display a brushed metal rear cover, which previous rumors suggestmay be made of titanium.

If true, this switch would bring the Special Edition closer to the flagshipGalaxy S24 Ultrathan the Z Fold 6 construction-wise.

Slim, Ultra, or Special Edition?

We havepreviously reportedon rumors of a thinner Samsung foldable as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Slim. Suggestions of a spec-boostedGalaxy Z Fold Ultrahave also circulated online.

Notable leakerEvan Blassrecently claimed that the device is likely to be called the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

This could be because the term ‘slim’ rarely indicates upgraded specs in the tech world apart from a device’s dimensions. And, as mentioned, the Special Edition is rumored to receive some design and camera upgrades.

As the Special Edition is rumored to only be getting a release in China and South Korea, Samsung may want to avoid using its “Ultra” branding on a regional product.

Of course, all of the above is based on rumors at this point in time, so be sure to keep up with ourphonescoverage for the latest updates.

And if you’re looking to pick up a foldable for yourself, check out our guide to thebest folding phones.

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Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer for TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. He’s been tech-obsessed from a young age and has written for various news and culture publications. Jamie graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Since starting out as a music blogger in 2020, he’s worked on local news stories, finance trade magazines, and multimedia political features. He brings a love for digital journalism and consumer technology to TechRadar. Outside of the TechRadar office, Jamie can be found binge-watching tech reviews, DJing in local venues around London, or challenging friends to a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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