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Samsung to launch a new foldable phone in China on October 29
Samsung will launch a new foldable in China on October 29, the company has confirmed.
Tipster Ice Universe says the phone is the Samsung W27.
It is expected to be a China-focused version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with the same specifications, according to the tipster.
Images show a gold-colored frame and camera island, plus a different rear logo.
Samsung’s W series has typically offered China-only versions of its top foldables with a more premium look.
The W27 will likely require importing for buyers outside China.
Details such as its price and any extra features have not been confirmed.
Samsung has confirmed that it will launch a new foldable phone in China on October 29.
A tipster says the phone is the Samsung W27, a China-focused variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Samsung’s announcement image shows a book-style foldable with a gold-colored frame.
The leaked image shows a glossy blue back, gold accents and a different rear logo.
The W series has typically been exclusive to China.
- Who
- Samsung is launching the phone; tipster Ice Universe identified it as the W27.
- What
- A new foldable phone, likely a China-exclusive variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
- When
- October 29, 2026.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Samsung confirmed it would launch a new product in China on October 29, and reports identified the foldable as the W27.
Samsung is scheduled to launch the new foldable in China.
- Launch date
- October 29, 2026
- Launch market
- China
- Likely model
- Samsung W27
- Likely counterpart
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
- Tipster
- Ice Universe
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This is the Samsung W27.