Samsung is releasing a new foldable next week, and it just leaked

Samsung is set to unveil a new foldable device next week, with leak suggesting the Galaxy W27 will hit stores on October 29. The leak comes from Ice Universe, who spotted what appears to be the Galaxy W27. This is the latest in a series of China-only releases from Samsung, with each iteration offering some additional features and packaging.

However, the W series is essentially just a rebranded version of Samsung's top foldable for the year. Last year, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition received a broader release and served as a precursor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. For 2026, that top-of-the-line device is expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which matches the specs of the new leak.

The design of the Galaxy W27 seems to match up with Samsung's usual trend, featuring a glossy blue back and gold accents around the triple-camera array. While it's not surprising that Samsung is continuing on this path, it is a bit surprising that the W27 is based on the Ultra rather than the new shape of the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8, which seems to be resonating with customers.

It's worth noting that wide foldables are gaining traction in China, with Xiaomi's latest foldable sporting a similar form factor, and Huawei has been producing wide foldables for longer. The style of the Galaxy W27 is up for debate, but would you choose it if Samsung released it globally?