Every year, Samsung launches a special series of foldable smartphones in China to support charitable causes. This year, they have partnered with China Telecom to introduce the Samsung W24 and W24 Flip.
It’s important to note that the Samsung W24 Flip and W24 Fold are essentially exclusive to China and represent luxurious versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5. Therefore, they share the same specifications. Both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor.
In terms of aesthetics, the W24 boasts a high-end gold frame and a gray color scheme, while the W24 Flip features a black-and-white color combination with a gold frame design. Both models come with armored aluminum frames and UTG glass screens to enhance durability. Additionally, the logo on the back of the device bears the message “Heart for the World.”
The W24 features a 6.2-inch external screen and a 7.6-inch internal screen, both offering peak brightness levels of 1750 nits and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The internal screen boasts a resolution of 2176 x 1812 pixels, while the external screen delivers 2316 x 904 pixels.
Its robust construction includes ultra-closed Seiko hinges, and its camera setup comprises a 10-megapixel front lens, a 4-megapixel under-screen lens, a 50-megapixel rear wide-angle lens, a 10-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The device supports 3x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom, and the 4400mAh battery ensures long-lasting usage with 25W wired charging.
The W24 Flip offers a 6.7-inch internal screen with a peak brightness of 1750 nits, adaptive high refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, and a resolution of 2640 x 1080. Its external screen is a compact 3.4 inches with a peak brightness of 1600 nits, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a resolution of 720 x 748. It includes a 10-megapixel front lens and a rear camera setup with a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and an ultra-wide-angle lens, supporting 10x digital zoom. The 3700mAh battery and 25W wired charging ensure reliable performance.
The Samsung W24 with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage is priced at 15,999 yuan ($2,198). On the other hand, the W24 Flip with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage will cost 9,999 yuan ($1,374). These smartphones are available for reservation until September 21st, with sales beginning on September 22nd. Early reservations come with enticing gifts, including trade-in discounts, Galaxy Buds2 Pro earphones, or convenient interest-free installment plans.
