Samsung's rival to iPhone Duo: Its price is jaw-dropping
Samsung introduced the W27 foldable phone in China, a more premium version of the Galaxy z Fold 8 priced even higher than the iPhone Duo. Here are its features and jaw-dropping price.
The foldable phone market, which hadn't been talked about much for years, has once again become a trend with Apple launching its first foldable model. With the iPhone Duo, the tech giant introduced its first foldable iPhone, and competitors have started making their moves. South Korean tech giant Samsung introduced its new foldable phone, the W27, with a jaw-dropping price tag in China.
Samsung's next foldable phone has been launched in China, and its price is even higher than the iPhone Duo model sold in China. As you know, the company launches China-exclusive variants of the Galaxy Z Fold series every year, and these models usually stand out with luxury designs. The company gave hints about the arrival of the W27 a few days ago; now the device is officially here. So what does it offer and how much does it cost?
SAMSUNG W27 DRAWS ATTENTION WITH ITS SPECIFICATIONS
The Samsung W27 is essentially a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a more premium design. The device draws attention with its gold-colored frame and camera island. The surface of the frame has a textured structure. Users can choose between dark red or dark blue color options for the back cover.
On the other hand, looking at the back, there is Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 protection and an IP48 durability rating. Measuring 8.9 mm thick when folded and weighing 215 grams, the device is identical to the Z Fold 8 Ultra in this regard.
In other respects, the W27's core hardware is also largely the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The device features an 8-inch foldable OLED screen, a 6.5-inch outer OLED screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, and a 5,000 mAh battery. The camera system is also familiar: a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 10 MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 10 MP camera on each display.
MEMORY DIFFERENCES
An important difference lies in the memory options. The W27 is offered only with 16 GB RAM in 512 GB and 1 TB storage options. The Z Fold 8 Ultra, on the other hand, also includes 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB options.
PRICING
Coming to pricing, it is set at 18,999 yuan (approx. $2,852) for the 16 GB/512 GB W27, and 21,999 yuan (approx. $3,303) for the 16 GB/1 TB model. For comparison, the 1 TB Z Fold 8 Ultra goes on sale in the US for $2,700. The 256 GB model of the iPhone Duo sold in China is approx. $2,401, while the 512 GB model is approx. $2,702. In other words, the W27 is even more expensive than Apple's foldable alternative in the Chinese market.
On the other hand, the list of in-box accessories is quite rich. The package includes a Kevlar magnetic case, a 45 W charging adapter, and a USB-C cable.
Meanwhile, since the device is exclusive to the Chinese market, it will likely not be offered for sale in other countries. For Turkey as well, the Z Fold 8 is still a good option.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
