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Samsung's Galaxy W27 leak points to a luxury foldable for China
Leaked details show Samsung's Galaxy W27 luxury foldable ahead of its expected unveiling next week.
The phone is intended for China's market, where Samsung competes with local brands including Huawei and Xiaomi.
It is expected to be based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, rather than the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8.
A glossy blue finish with gold details is meant to give it a more exclusive look.
Samsung's Galaxy W line has offered higher-priced, specially finished phones in China since 2008, often based on its advanced foldables.
The W27 is expected to remain China-exclusive, and no official price has been announced.
Samsung’s Galaxy W27 is expected to be a luxury foldable made exclusively for China.
A leak says the phone will be based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with a glossy blue finish and gold details.
The device is expected to be presented next week, according to Canaltech.
Samsung has not officially announced the price, which is expected to be higher than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s.
- Who
- Samsung is preparing the Galaxy W27.
- What
- A leaked design and specifications point to a luxury foldable based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
- When
- The presentation is expected next week; the articles were published on October 22 and 23, 2026.
- Where
- The phone is expected to be exclusive to China.
- Why
- The W series offers more exclusive versions of Samsung phones, with differentiated materials and finishes and higher prices.
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Samsung’s Galaxy W line began through a partnership with China Telecom.
TudoCelular.com published an article about a leaked image of the Galaxy W27.
Canaltech reported leaked design and specifications and said the presentation was expected the following week.
- Model
- Galaxy W27
- Base model
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
- Finish
- Glossy blue with gold details
- Expected market
- China
- Price
- Not officially announced; expected to be higher than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
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A principal surpresa do vazamento é a escolha do Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra em vez do Galaxy Z Fold 8 com tela mais larga como base para o novo aparelho.