New Galaxy Z Fold SE will not have S Pen support

Samsung unveiled the Special Edition (SE) version of the Galaxy Z Fold, a slimmer and lighter model compared to the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Design

• Cover display: 6.5” AMOLED
• Main display: 8.0” AMOLED

When folded, the Z Fold SE measures 10.6mm and when unfolded, it measures 4.9mm. The phone is 1.5mm thinner compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, to achieve a reduced thickness, Samsung had to make a compromise regarding the S Pen functionality. As a result, the Galaxy Z Fold SE won’t be compatible with the S Pen.

Despite its thinner design compared to previous foldable Samsung devices, the Galaxy Z Fold SE is expected to exhibit remain durable. It boasts an armor aluminum frame, similar to its predecessors, ensuring strength and resilience.

Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold SE incorporates Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for both the front and back glass panels, further enhancing its durability. The phone features an IP48 water resistance rating to provide protection against water damage.

Processing and Hardware

• Battery: 4400mAh (25W wired, 15W wireless)

The Galaxy Z Fold SE boasts several upgrades compared to its predecessor. These include an increase in RAM from 12GB to 16GB and storage capacity from 256GB to 512GB. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers the Z Fold SE, allowing support for the Galaxy AI suite of features seen on the Fold 6, including Google’s Circle to Search.

Camera

• Cover camera: 10MP
• Inner camera: 4MP
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Video: 8K@30fps (main), 4K@60fps (selfie)

The Z Fold SE’s rear camera features three sensors, which improve its photography capabilities. The main camera now features a 200-megapixel sensor, surpassing the 50-megapixel sensor found in the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

The device has been announced for South Korea with a price tag of $2,000 and is scheduled to be available for purchase on October 25th. There is no news of the device being released in Europe and America; all indications point to it being only available in Korea and China.