Samsung's next foldable is here, and it's even more expensive than the iPhone Duo

Samsung usually releases China-exclusive variants of its Galaxy Z Fold line each year, complete with swanky designs. The company teased the arrival of the Samsung W27 a few days ago, and it’s now made the device official.

The Samsung W27 is indeed a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a more premium design. Expect a gold-colored frame and camera island, while the frame itself now has a textured finish. You can also choose between a dark red or dark blue rear cover. You’re still getting the same Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 protection on the back, along with that ho-hum IP48 rating. It also has the same 8.9mm folded thickness and 215-gram weight.

Otherwise, the luxury foldable packs the same core specs as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. That means an 8-inch folding OLED display, a 6.5-inch outer OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery.

The cameras will also look familiar, consisting of a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide shooter, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 10MP camera on each screen. One significant spec difference is that the W27 is only available in 16GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB variants. Meanwhile, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is also available in 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB options.

Expect to pay 18,999 yuan (~$2,852) for the 16GB/512GB Samsung W27, while the 16GB/1TB model has a recommended price of 21,999 yuan (~$3,303). For what it’s worth, the 16GB/1TB Z Fold 8 Ultra has a recommended price of $2,700 in the US. The W27 is also more expensive than the 256GB and 512GB iPhone Duo in China, which will set you back ~$2,401 and ~$2,702, respectively.

On the upside, you’re at least getting quite a few accessories in the box. Expect a Kevlar magnetic case, a 45W charger, and a USB-C cable in the package.