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October 29, 2026 • 2 min read
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Samsung has officially unveiled the W27, its latest China-exclusive foldable based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. While it packs the same flagship hardware, its red-and-gold and blue-and-gold finishes give it a distinctive look. I wish Samsung would bring these color options to other markets, too.
If you’re a regular here, you might’ve already seen the red color we reported on recently. Samsung has now confirmed that the striking finish will be available alongside the blue variant, giving buyers two options that stand out from the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra colors.
Samsung W27 gets a distinctive dual-tone design
Samsung has paired the W27’s red and blue rear panels with gold accents around the frame, hinge, camera module, and camera rings. The back also features a “Heart to the World” logo instead of the usual Samsung branding.
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I like that Samsung hasn’t gone overboard with the gold accents. Restricting them to specific parts of the phone lets the contrasting colors stand out without overwhelming the design. The red version is particularly eye-catching, and I’d love to see Samsung experiment with similar finishes on its global foldables. Then again, maybe not.
Underneath its special exterior, the W27 shares its core specifications with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. It features an 8-inch inner display, a 6.5-inch cover screen, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The camera setup includes a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera. Samsung offers the W27 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB or 1TB of storage. The China-exclusive model also supports satellite connectivity.
It costs a bomb
The Samsung W27 starts at CNY 18,999 (around $2,850) for the 16GB/512GB model, while the 16GB/1TB version costs CNY 21,999 (around $3,300). That’s a lot of money for a foldable, even by Samsung’s premium standards.
Samsung W27 box includes quite a few things. | Source: Samsung
But it’s not all bad news. Samsung includes a 45W charger, a Kevlar protective case, and a special collector’s edition box. The extras give the W27 a more premium unboxing experience, although they won’t make the price any easier to swallow. The phone is exclusive to China, too, so buyers elsewhere would have to import it.
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Abhinav Anand is the News Editor at SammyGuru and a technology journalist based in New Delhi. Before joining SammyGuru, he contributed to numerous outlets, including Android Headlines, ExtremeTech, The Mac Observer, Financial Express, Economic Times, iGeeksBlog, KnowTechie, PhonesWiki, SlashGear, and more. You can reach him at [email protected].
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