Samsung could be preparing to launch another foldable smartphone before the end of October, with a new leak suggesting the Galaxy W27 will make its debut in China on October 29.

However, rather than introducing an entirely new device, the upcoming model appears to be a more premium-looking version of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

According to reliable leaker Ice Universe, who shared images of the device on X, the Galaxy W27 will feature a glossy blue finish with gold accents surrounding its triple-camera setup. The design looks largely identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with the leaked specifications also reportedly matching Samsung’s existing flagship foldable.

This wouldn’t be the first time Samsung has released a China-exclusive version of its foldable phones.

The company has made a yearly tradition of launching Galaxy W models, which typically take the hardware of its latest Galaxy Z Fold device and give it a more luxurious appearance, often accompanied by special packaging. The Galaxy W27 appears to follow that same formula, with its blue and gold colour scheme setting it apart from the standard model.

What’s interesting, though, is Samsung’s apparent decision to base the W27 on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra rather than the regular Galaxy Z Fold 8. The latter introduced a wider design that has reportedly been well received by customers, making it a somewhat surprising choice for a market where wider foldables are becoming increasingly popular.

Samsung also faces plenty of competition in China, with manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Huawei already offering foldable phones with wider displays. Xiaomi’s latest foldable reportedly adopts a similar shape to the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8, while Huawei has been experimenting with wider foldable designs for some time.

For now, the Galaxy W27’s October 29 launch remains unconfirmed by Samsung, and there’s no indication that the device will be available outside China. If the leak proves accurate, it looks set to be another exclusive addition to Samsung’s foldable lineup rather than a major hardware upgrade.