Highlights
- Samsung W27 leaked with royal blue back panel and gold camera modules.
- Samsung will reportedly introduce its W27 foldable smartphone during its ‘Heart of the World’ event on October 29.
- Pre-orders for Samsung W27 are live in China ahead of official sales starting November 5.
Samsung is preparing to add its latest W-series foldable, the Samsung W27, to its luxury smartphone offerings in China. The company has reportedly set the date of its ‘Heart of the World’ event for the next week, where the Samsung W27 is expected to be introduced. The leaked image showcases a glimpse of the device in a royal blue rear panel accented by a metallic gold frame and camera module.
Samsung ‘Heart of the World’ Event
Samsung W27 is expected to launch at ‘Heart of the World’ event
Samsung is set to host its dedicated ‘Heart of the World’ event in China on October 29, 2026. This is a charity-focused event where the South Korean smartphone maker introduces customised luxury variations of its Galaxy Z series foldables, which are tailored for the Chinese market. The event is expected to feature the W27 foldable phone.
Samsung W27 Leak Shows Blue Finish With Gold Accents
Ahead of the ‘Heart of the World’ event, leaked images surfaced online, giving tech enthusiasts their first glimpse of the Samsung W27 design. Shifting away from conventional standard smartphone finishes, the leaked poster reveals a royal blue back panel paired with gold accents surrounding the rear camera module and outer frame.
Samsung W27 Design: What the Leaked Image Reveals
The Samsung W27 leaked design highlights the device’s colour scheme. It showcases the phone in a royal dark blue back panel paired with a polished gold camera island and frame elements. The leaked design also showcases a triple-camera layout housed inside a gold-trimmed island.
Samsung W27 Expected Features and Specifications
According to the leak, the Samsung W27 is expected to follow the premium hardware of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The phone could come with an 8-inch main foldable AMOLED display and a 6.5-inch outer cover screen, with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset.
| Specification Category | Details & Feature Highlights |
| Primary Display (Inner) | 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Cover Display (Outer) | 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor (SoC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM & Storage | 16GB RAM as standard; up to 1TB onboard storage |
| Rear Camera Setup | 200MP primary camera with OIS + 50MP Ultra-wide sensor + 10MP Telephoto sensor |
| Front Camera Setup | 10MP |
| Battery & Charging | 5,000mAh battery supporting 45W wired fast charging and 20W wireless charging |
| Operating System | Android 17 with One UI 9 |
| Build and Design | Royal dark blue back panel, gold-trimmed camera island and outer frame accents |
| Connectivity & Network | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 |
Is the Samsung W27 a More Premium Galaxy Z Fold?
Reports suggest that the Samsung W27 will set itself apart from the previous Samsung W-series with custom materials, distinctive dual-tone colour schemes, pre-installed luxury system themes, and bundled custom software upgrades.
Samsung W27 Expected Price
The Samsung W27 is expected to be priced higher than the standard flagship foldables, given its luxury design and upgraded build materials. For instance, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in China is offered at a starting price of CNY 14,999.
Samsung W27 Launch Date and Availability
Samsung will reportedly launch the new Samsung W27 foldable smartphone at its ‘Heart of the World’ event in China on October 29. The W27 handset is said to be available for pre-order now ahead of its release in China, with open sales and availability kicking off on Nov. 5, 2026.
