Samsung Sets Oct. 29 Sale Date for China-Only W27 Foldable
The W27 is based on the Z Fold 8 Ultra and will cost $1,000 more than that model.
By Tyler Khalil ·
Samsung will begin selling the Galaxy W27 foldable in China on October 29, according to details shared by the leaker Ice Universe. The device carries a price $1,000 above Samsung's current top foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
The W27 follows a pattern Samsung has kept for years. The company releases a China-only variant of its flagship foldable each year, dressed up with extra styling and elaborate packaging. These W-series phones are rebranded versions of Samsung's best foldable for that year. One year broke the pattern: in 2024, Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition more widely, ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
For this cycle, Samsung built the W27 on the Z Fold 8 Ultra rather than the standard Z Fold 8. The leaked image shows a glossy blue back with gold accents around the triple-camera array. The specifications and design attached to the leak match the Ultra model.
Wide foldables are selling well in China. Xiaomi's newest foldable uses a similar form factor, and Huawei has shipped wide foldables longer than any other manufacturer. Samsung has said the Z Fold 8 is performing well and has pointed to the iPhone Duo as a reason for attention on the device. Analysts estimate foldable display shipments will rise 44% in 2026 as wide foldables reach the market.
Samsung has scheduled several new foldables for 2027. If the leaked October 29 date holds, the W27 will be the final foldable Samsung releases in 2026.
