Samsung launches its most expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7 variant with premium design, but you may not be able to buy it

By Ayushi Jain | Updated on 13-Oct-2025

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Samsung has unveiled a new version of its popular foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

The W26 keeps most of the hardware from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it stands out with a striking design.

It comes in red and black colour options with gold accents, giving it a premium look.

Samsung launches its most expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7 variant with premium design, but you may not be able to buy it

Ayushi Jain

13-Oct-2025

Samsung has unveiled a new version of its popular foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, taking both design and features to a higher level. This new model, called the W26, is currently available only in China. The W26 keeps most of the hardware from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but it stands out with a striking design. It comes in red and black colour options with gold accents, giving it a premium look. Despite its luxurious appearance, the phone remains light at just 215 grams.

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One of the biggest upgrades in the W26 is support for satellite calling and messaging. This feature is not available on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung also pays attention to packaging. The W26 comes in an elegant box that includes a Kevlar case, charging cable, and even a charger, something that is not commonly included.

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In terms of performance, the W26 offers 16GB of RAM for both its 512GB and 1TB storage models, while the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s 512GB version only has 12GB of RAM. The W26 also introduces some exclusive software features like Galaxy AI Smart Collection, which helps users organise images and text more efficiently by dragging them into a dedicated space.

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Samsung W26 price and storage options

The W26 is priced at CNY 16,999 (around Rs 2,12,000) for the 512GB model and CNY 18,999 (around Rs 2,36,000) for the 1TB variant.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 price drops by Rs 63,000 during Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025

Samsung W26 limited to China market

Samsung’s W series has traditionally been limited to the Chinese market. These phones are designed to appeal to local tastes and are often seen as status symbols rather than everyday devices. In China, the W26 will be sold alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7, giving buyers a choice between a more standard model or a premium, luxury-oriented version.

Ayushi Jain

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