Samsung Galaxy W27 vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The W27 is basically a gold edition of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra that has been released for China. As it is very similar underneath you are really choosing between which one you can purchase and how much you’ll pay for. If you’re looking to buy one in India, it really is a no-brainer.
Availability & Price
The W27 is available in China from October 29th at a price of CNY 18,999 (16GB + 512GB) and CNY 21,999 (1TB). It isn’t available outside of China, so you’ll be looking at importing via a third party. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra can be purchased through Samsung’s usual channels. Pre-orders have started in India at prices of ₹1,99,999 (12+256), ₹2,19,999 (12+512) & ₹2,59,999 (16+1TB). However, many sites list it at a cheaper price of ₹1,87,999 or ₹1,94,999.
Display
The displays are identical with both phones having an 8″internal display and a 6.5″ external display. Both have 120Hz refresh rates and a maximum brightness of 3000 nits. The main difference is the gold colouring and blue/red exterior of the W27.
Chipset, RAM & Software
Both devices have the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip inside. With the highest version having 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Both also have Android 17 with One UI 9 and the Fold8 Ultra has a promise of 7 major OS updates from Samsung. There really is no difference in performance.
Camera Quality
The cameras are identical. Both have a 200MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra wide and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The front cameras also match with the W27 having dual 10MP cameras.
Battery & Charging
Both have a 5000mAh battery. With 45W wired charging. The W27 has 20W Qi2.2 wireless charging. The Fold8 Ultra also has 20W wireless charging.
Weight & Additional Features
Both weigh 215g and have an 8.9mm thickness when folded. The W27 comes with a 45W charger and a Kevlar case inside the collector’s box and for some this will be a big selling point. The gold colouring and exclusivity really are the main reason to go for this.
Which should I go for?
If you’re in India, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is definitely the way to go. You’ll get the same performance, camera and display. Plus it’ll come with Samsung’s warranty, support in India and local deals. The W27 would only really make sense to someone looking to collect it with the gold colouring. For nearly everyone though, the Fold8 Ultra is the way to go.