Every year, Samsung rolls out a more luxurious version of its Z Fold lineup exclusively for China, and 2025 is no exception. The company just unveiled the Samsung W26, a reworked version of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with golden accents all around the phone.
The W26 features an armored aluminium frame and a new hinge design that makes the foldable slim and trim. It measures just 4.2mm thick when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded, matching the Fold 7’s 215-gram weight.
Design-wise, the W26 continues the W series’ signature flair. The triple-camera setup is accented with gold rings, complemented by a golden hinge and frame. It’s available in two finishes: Danxi Red and Xuan Yao Black.
Samsung W26 Specifications
Internally, this thing is no different than Fold 7. It comes loaded with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and Android 16-based One UI 8. However, since it’s a premium device, it’s only available in a 16GB RAM variant paired with 512GB or 1TB storage.
The foldable features a 6.5-inch cover display and an 8-inch inner AMOLED screen, both supporting 120Hz LTPO refresh rates. The outer display also gets Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection for extra durability.
For cameras, Samsung hasn’t made any big changes. The W26 inherits the 50MP f/1.8 main sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, there’s a 10MP selfie camera on the outer display and a 4MP under-display sensor inside.
Powering it all is a 4400mAh battery with 25W wired charging—again, identical to the Z Fold 7.
Price and availability
The Samsung W26 starts at CNY 16,999 (around $2,390) for the 16GB + 512GB model, while the 1TB variant goes for CNY 18,999 (about $2,670). Like previous W-series models, it’s expected to remain exclusive to China.
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