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Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung is set to release the Galaxy W27, a new foldable device, on October 29, according to leaker Ice Universe.
- The Galaxy W27 is a China-only variant and part of Samsung's tradition of releasing rebranded versions of its top foldables for the Chinese market.
- This model is based on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, featuring a glossy blue back and gold accents, differing from the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 which has a new shape popular among customers.
- The choice to base the W27 on the Ultra model is notable, especially as wide foldables are gaining traction in China with competitors like Xiaomi and Huawei offering similar designs.
- Samsung continues to focus on foldable innovation, with foldable display shipments expected to increase significantly in 2026 and recent updates to Galaxy devices including Android 17.
