Another Samsung Foldable Phone Spotted On 3C Certification Site After Galaxy Z Fold 7 Launch

Samsung seems to be gearing up for launching its next high-end foldable phone in China – the Samsung W26. After the global launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the W26 has been reportedly spotted on China’s 3C certification site, uncloaking important charging information. Although the formal announcement hasn’t been made, the listing provides a few initial hints regarding what to anticipate.

According to a report by Xpertpick, a Samsung phone model number SM-W9026 has been certified by China’s Compulsory Certification (3C) body. This model number closely follows last year’s Samsung W25 (SM-W9025), making it highly likely that this is the upcoming Samsung W26 – the Chinese variant of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.

The 3C listing confirms support for a 25W wired charging speed, using Samsung’s EP-TA800 charger. This aligns with the charging capacity of the Samsung W25, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the Fold Special Edition that came before. Still, like recent Samsung flagships, the W26 would not come with a charger in the box.

Interestingly, the listing also makes a reference to satellite connectivity, though more details are yet unclear.

Samsung released the W25 in November 2024, after the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition arrived in South Korea. The W25 came with a 16GB RAM + 512GB storage model that carried a price tag of CNY 15,999 (about Rs 1.9 lakh). The W26 is expected to follow a similar pattern – premium specs paired with a foldable form factor and exclusive availability in China.

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9. The Fold 7 is now the company’s thinnest and lightest foldable phone, measuring 8.9mm when folded, 4.2mm when unfolded, and weighing just 215 grams.

With certification now secured, the W26 could be officially announced in the coming weeks.