Credit: Samsung China
TL;DR
- Samsung has launched the W27 foldable phone in China.
- This is effectively a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a high-end design.
- The Samsung W27 starts at ~$2,852 for the 16GB/512GB model.
Samsung usually releases China-exclusive variants of its Galaxy Z Fold line each year, complete with swanky designs. The company teased the arrival of the Samsung W27 a few days ago, and it’s now made the device official.
The Samsung W27 is indeed a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a more premium design. Expect a gold-colored frame and camera island, while the frame itself now has a textured finish. You can also choose between a dark red or dark blue rear cover. You’re still getting the same Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 protection on the back, along with that ho-hum IP48 rating. It also has the same 8.9mm folded thickness and 215-gram weight.
