Samsung has launched its newest additions to the W series smartphones, the W25 and W25 Flip at an event in China. The W25 is the Chinese version of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which debuted in Korea last month. With a thickness of 10.6mm, the W25 is 1.5mm slimmer than the Galaxy Z Fold 6. When unfolded, it measures just 4.9mm, compared to the Z Fold 6's 5.6mm.
It features an 8-inch QXGA+ display with a 20:18 aspect ratio, offering a wider view, and the outer display is also larger, at 6.5 inches with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC, it comes with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
The camera system has been upgraded, now boasting a 200MP main camera compared to the Z Fold 6’s 50MP, along with a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP 3x telephoto rear camera. The device still includes a 4MP under-display camera for the inner screen and a 10MP camera on the outer screen. The W25 maintains its IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, along with enhanced Armor Aluminum, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a 4400mAh battery.
Samsung W25 Specifications -
| Inner Display | 8-inch (2184 x 1968 pixels) QXGA+ 20:18 Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 2600 nits peak brightness |
| Outer Display | 6.5-inch 21:9 HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Cover Display, 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection |
| Processor | 3.4GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 750 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0) storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 200 MP (OIS, Dual Pixel AF) main 12 MP 123˚ Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 1.12 μm) 10MP telephoto (f/2.4 1.0 μm, OIS, PDAF, 3x optical zoom), 30X space zoom |
| Front Camera | 10 MP front camera with 1.22 μm, f/2.2 aperture 4MP Under Display (f/1.8, 2.0μm, FOV: 80˚) |
| Features | - Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor - USB Type-C Audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos - Water-resistant (IP48) |
| Dimensions | 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6mm, Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9mm |
| Weight | 255g |
| Connectivity | 5G, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 6E (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS with GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4400mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless (WPC and PMA) charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
Samsung W25 Flip Specifications -
| Inner Display | 6.7-inch Full HD+ (2640 x 1080 pixels) 21.9:9 Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 425ppi |
| Outer Display | 3.4-inch (720 x 748 pixels) Super AMOLED cover display, 60Hz refresh rate, 306 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection |
| Processor | Up to 3.4GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 750 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB UFS 4.0 storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Rear Cameras | 50 MP Wide (f/1.8, 1.8 μm, OIS) + 12 MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2, 123° 1.12 μm); Video: Up to 4K 60fps |
| Front Camera | 10MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Features | - USB Type-C Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos - Water-resistant (IP48) - Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor |
| Dimensions | Folded: 85.1 x 71.9 x 14.9mm, Unfolded: 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 187 grams |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS |
| Battery/Charger | 4000mAh battery with 25w fast charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare reverse wireless charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Samsung W25 and Samsung W25 Flip will be available for sale through all channels in China from November 15th, and the pre-order has started now.
Both phones are available in ceramic black, featuring a “Heart to the World” logo with a refined matte finish and a gold armored aluminum frame.
Samsung W25 Prices are -
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 15,999 yuan (USD 2229 / Rs. 1,88,060 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 17,999 yuan (USD 2,508 / Rs. 2,11,590 approx.)
Samsung W25 Flip Prices are -
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 9,999 yuan (USD 1,393 / Rs. 1,17,545 approx.)
