Launch report · Samsung
Samsung W2018: A China-exclusive luxury clamshell flagship with two AMOLED screens.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2017·$2,900·Score 64/100
Samsung W2018 was a $2,900 China-exclusive clamshell with two FHD AMOLEDs and Snapdragon 835 flagship internals — the apex of Samsung's long-running luxury W-series. A status symbol with serious specs.
Key specs at launch
Display
2× 4.2" SAMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP DualPixel
Battery
2,300 mAh
Weight
243 g
What stands out
- Dual AMOLEDs inside and out.
- Galaxy Note 8-class internals and camera.
- Variable f/1.5–2.4 aperture.
- Premium clamshell with physical keypad.
What to watch
- China-exclusive, $2,900 luxury pricing.
- Heavy 243 g.
- Small battery for the hardware.
- Niche audience.