with the possible proximity the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, everything indicates that the Samsung Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. intends to launch a premium version of the smartphone in China. The foldable device is expected to be called the Samsung W22 5G, the Chinese model will follow the naming pattern of the Z Fold and Z Fold 2, called W20 and W21 respectively in the country, maintaining the tradition of recent years.
Although the specifications are maintained in the foldables launched in China by the company, the design is generally more luxurious. An example of this is the case of the Samsung W21, slightly taller than its global counterpart and adorned with golden vertical lines, responsible for the most characteristic look of the foldable smartphone. In addition, the Chinese version is also dual-SIM.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Samsung W21 side by side
It is quite possible that Samsung will keep the two models very similar, due to this history. So, we can expect the under screen camera, that several viscous claimed to exist in the device, as well as support for S Pen. Additionally, both the 512GB internal storage and the black color of the Samsung W22 have been confirmed through its codename SM-W2022.
Just like the W21, the W22 shouldn't come cheap.
However, another big and expected difference between the two models is the price. While the Samsung W21 cost around 13 thousand yuan when it was launched in China, equivalent to around R$10 thousand, the luxury version was launched at a price of 19 thousand yuan. That is, around R$14,5 thousand in direct conversion, discounting import taxes and fees. An increase of almost 50%.
But even at this price, the premium version of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 was a hit in the country. Because of this, it's hard to believe that Samsung would miss the opportunity to repeat it, failing to take advantage of the high demand for luxury phones in China. In any case, Samsung may only make the W22 official after the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which could happen as early as next year. August, although some leak may show us the differences before then.
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