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The Samsung W23 series, introduced in China in October last year, has subtle differences from the Galaxy Z Fold 4 lineup.
Samsung officially announced its W series launch event in China for September 15, with the announcement made on September 1. While they haven’t disclosed specific details yet, it is expected that the event will showcase the Samsung W24 and Samsung W24 Flip.
These new models are expected to replace the Samsung W23 and Samsung W23 Flip, respectively. Notably, it is likely that the upcoming handsets will be customized versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. It is expected that the Chinese variants will strongly resemble their Indian counterparts, potentially incorporating some hardware-level adjustments.
The Samsung W series unveiling ceremony is set to occur on September 15. This launch event is slated to be held in China at the Chengdu High and New Sports Center, as indicated by a teaser poster shared by the company on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.
The Samsung W24 and W24 Flip, set for an upcoming launch, are rebranded versions of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
These devices are intended exclusively for the Chinese market and won’t have a global release, unlike the Samsung W23 and W23 Flip from the previous year.
Chinese versions of these foldable phones usually have upgraded specs and a customized design reflecting a China-specific theme.
The Samsung W23 series made its debut in October of the previous year. The standard model carries a price tag of CNY 15,999 (approximately Rs. 1,82,300) for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration. Meanwhile, the Samsung W23 Flip 5G was released at a price point of CNY 9,999 (around Rs. 1,13,900) for the single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant.
More About Galaxy Fold 5 and Flip 5 :
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in late July at the Galaxy Unpacked event, alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch 6 lineup. Both devices come with Android 13 and One UI 5.1.1 on Armor Aluminum frames in their international editions.
Both models are fueled by custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform processors designed for Galaxy SoCs. The Galaxy Z Fold 5, which adopts a book-style design, boasts a substantial 12GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5 features 8GB of RAM. These foldable smartphones possess an IPX8 rating, indicating their water resistance.
In terms of battery capacity, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 houses a 4,400mAh battery and offers support for 25W wired fast charging. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes equipped with a 3,700mAh battery that also supports 25W fast charging.
In the Indian market, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is priced at a starting point of Rs. 1,54,999, which includes the base configuration featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with an initial price of Rs. 99,999 for the model that offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
