Samsung W21 5G foldable phone to launch on November 4; TENAA Listing Hints Specifications

The Samsung W21 5G foldable phone will be launched in China on November 4. The smartphone is identical to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 previously launched in China. The notable difference between the two phones is that the W21 5G is linked with China’s telecom operator for 5G connectivity. Last year, the company launched Samsung W20 5G in a similar fashion. Samsung W20 5G is a 5G-ready version of the Galaxy Fold with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, rather than the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Samsung W21 5G was also spotted on TENAA recently, offering a look at its possible key specs.

Samsung W21 5G release date

An insider posted the Samsung W21 5G launch poster on Weibo, revealing the launch date. The poster suggests that the foldable phone will launch in China on November 4. The launch event is scheduled to begin at 5.30pm local time (3pm IST). GizmoChina was the first to report on this development. There is no clarity on the price of the phone, however it is confirmed that Samsung W21 5G is linked to the Chinese telecom operator. The Samsung W21 5G is likely to be identical to the already released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

Samsung W21 5G Specifications (Expected)

The flip phone was also seen on TENAA under the model number SM-W2021. It is listed to feature a 7.53-inch (1,768×2,208 pixels) display. There is also a 6.23-inch (816×2,260 pixels) cover display. It is expected to run on the Snapdragon 865+ SoC, along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

On the back, Samsung W21 5G can carry a triple camera setup with three 12-megapixel sensors. It could also sport a 12-megapixel selfie snapper on the front. The phone is expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor and may have a dual-cell battery (2,090 mAh + 2,160 mAh). The TENAA listing suggests that the foldable phone weighs 288 grams and measures 128.2×159.2×6.2mm.