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TL;DR Samsung has launched the W26, a luxurious, China-exclusive version of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
It adds satellite calling, a gold-accented design, more RAM, and exclusive Galaxy AI tools.
Samsung limits the W series to China due to its partnership with China Telecom and localized features.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is not only one of the best foldable phones you can buy right now but also one of the best Android phones of 2025. Now, the company has released another version of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 that takes everything from design to features to the next level.
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As if the Galaxy Z Fold 7 wasn’t impressive enough already, Samsung has released the W26 in China. While most specs under the hood remain the same, the W26 looks straight out luxurious in its stunning red and black color options, complete with gold trimmings, giving it a premium, almost jewelry-like aesthetic. Despite the upgraded design, the W26 remains incredibly lightweight at 215g, maintaining its title as the thinnest and lightest foldable phone on the market.
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Beyond its looks, the Samsung W26 introduces a notable hardware improvement over the Galaxy Z Fold 7: satellite calling. This feature is absent from most global Galaxy Z Fold 7 models, but text, picture messaging, and data are supported on T-Mobile in the US.
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