Foldable Galaxy W20 Announced: Snapdragon 855 Plus & 5G Connectivity

Karamchand Rameshwar - Nov 20, 2019

Galaxy W20 is the second foldable device from Samsung, but it comes with a more powerful Snapdragon 855 Plus compared to the Snapdragon 855 on the Galaxy Fold.

After many rumors and leaks, Samsung finally unveils its second foldable device, called Samsung W20. The handset was introduced at an event in China with quite a few similarities to its sibling Galaxy Fold that launched earlier in the year. It comes with a triple camera cluster, a total of six cameras, 5G network, and a similar notch on the top right side of the display. However, the availability and price of the Samsung Galaxy W20 are still unknown for now.

Samsung Galaxy W20: Specifications

The Galaxy W20’s front is covered with a 7.3” foldable panel with 2,152 x 1,536p resolution and support for HDR10+. Its secondary display has a size of 4.6 inches and 1,680 x 720p resolution. Powering the device is a Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset with a Snapdragon X50 modem for 5G connectivity. The handset is available in a single model with 12GB RAM and 512GB of storage.

At the back, the Galaxy W20 offers a triple camera cluster, which consists of a 12MP main sensor with DPAF, f/1.5-2.4 aperture, and OIS; a 12MP telephoto unit with OIS, PDAF, f/2.4 aperture, and 2x optical zoom; and a 16MP ultra-wide shooter. On the main display, there is a cutout that houses two cameras, which are a 10MP main sensor and an 8MP secondary shooter. Above the secondary screen upfront, it has a 10MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.2.

Keeping the entire setup running is a 4,234 mAh battery that is quickly charged with 15W fast charging tech. For security, users can use a fingerprint reader mounted on the side to lock their phones. Other notable features include Samsung DeX, Dolby Atmos, glass-sandwich design, and AKG-tuned speakers.

Aside from that, the company also offers Care+ service with the new W20. Owners of the phone can access exclusive VIP hotline for 18 months and priority repairs for 12 months. Not just that, they can also get a discount for replacing the device’s display within one year of purchase and half the price of replacing its battery within 18 months.