The Samsung Galaxy W26 is a luxurious foldable smartphone designed exclusively for the Chinese market. It takes the design and features of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and elevates them with gold accents and a premium finish, making it a status symbol for high-end users. In addition to its elegant aesthetics, the W26 introduces exclusive features such as direct satellite calling and messaging support, providing connectivity even in remote areas without cellular coverage. This makes it not only a sophisticated gadget but also a practical device for emergencies and high-demand users seeking the finest technology experience.The Samsung Galaxy W26 is currently a China-exclusive model, launched on October 11, 2025, with no announced India launch date. Samsung has not revealed plans to release the W26 in India or any other global markets, keeping it limited to the Chinese market for now. Therefore, there is no official India launch date available at this time.
- China-exclusive luxury foldable
- 8-inch foldable AMOLED, 120Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor
- 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage
- 200MP main camera with OIS
- Satellite calling and messaging support
- Dolby Atmos stereo speakers
- 4,400mAh battery with 25W charging
- Gold-accented premium design
Display
The Samsung W26 boasts an impressive 8-inch foldable AMOLED display with a resolution of 1968 x 2184 pixels, delivering vibrant visuals and sharp detail. It also has a 6.5-inch cover display with Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2520 pixels). Both screens support a smooth 120Hz refresh rate with adaptive LTPO technology that adjusts from 1Hz to 120Hz based on usage to save battery life. The displays reach peak brightness levels up to 2,600 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even under bright sunlight. For immersive media experiences, the W26 includes stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Memory
- 16GB RAM standard across all variants
- Storage options: 512GB and 1TB UFS 4.0
- Enhanced multitasking and storage capacity compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 global variant
Processor
The Samsung Galaxy W26 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, the latest and most powerful processor optimized for foldables. The chipset ensures fast and smooth performance, excellent power efficiency, and superior graphics rendering. Alongside the advanced processor, the phone runs Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8 on top, delivering a seamless and feature-rich software experience optimized for large and foldable screens. Enhanced AI features such as Smart Collection, Smart Drag and Drop, and Smart Password Manager further improve productivity and ease of use.
Camera
- 200MP primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS)
- 12MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus
- 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS
- 10MP selfie camera on the cover display
- 4MP under-display camera beneath the foldable screen
- 8K video recording at 30fps with the main camera, 4K recording at 60fps with other cameras
Battery
The Galaxy W26 is equipped with a 4,400mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging. This capacity balances the power demands of its dual displays and advanced hardware while maintaining a slim form factor. The device also includes efficient battery management technologies optimized for foldable phones, ensuring a reliable day-long usage for most users.
Price
The Samsung Galaxy W26 is priced at CNY 16,999 (approximately ₹2,11,600) for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant and CNY 18,999 (approximately ₹2,36,500) for the 1TB variant. This premium price reflects the exclusive nature of the device, its luxurious design, and advanced feature set, targeting affluent users in China who desire cutting-edge technology combined with exclusivity.
Q & A
- What makes the Samsung Galaxy W26 different from the Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The W26 is a China-exclusive, luxurious variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 with gold accents, enhanced 16GB RAM (versus 12GB in the Fold 7), and exclusive satellite calling and messaging support, which is not available on the global model. - What kind of display does the Samsung W26 have?
It has an 8-inch foldable AMOLED inner display with a resolution of 1968 x 2184 pixels and a 6.5-inch cover AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution. Both displays feature a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,600 nits peak brightness. - What processor powers the Samsung Galaxy W26?
The W26 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, delivering top-tier performance optimized for foldable smartphones along with the latest Android 16-based One UI 8 software. - Can the Samsung W26 make calls without cellular coverage?
Yes, thanks to its satellite connectivity via China’s Tiantong satellite system, the W26 supports voice calls and messaging even outside cellular network range, making it useful in emergencies—this feature is limited to China currently. - What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy W26?
The W26 is priced at CNY 16,999 (around ₹2,11,000) for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage version and CNY 18,999 (around ₹2,36,500) for the 1TB model. It is sold exclusively in China with no global release announced.
