Samsung W2018
A China-exclusive luxury clamshell flagship with two AMOLED screens.
The Samsung W2018 is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Dec 2017, with a launch price of $2,900. It pairs the Snapdragon 835 with a 2× 4.2" SAMOLED display, a 12 MP DualPixel main camera and a 2,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — Luxury clamshell flagship for China. Standout strengths: dual amoleds inside and out. and galaxy note 8-class internals and camera. Main trade-off: china-exclusive, $2,900 luxury pricing.
Luxury clamshell flagship for China.
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.
Read the full review- Dual AMOLEDs inside and out.
- Galaxy Note 8-class internals and camera.
- Variable f/1.5–2.4 aperture.
- Premium clamshell with physical keypad.
Full specifications
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How the Samsung W2018 compares
| Samsung W2018 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 64 | 89 | 64 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | SD 8 Elite | SD 835 |
| Display | 2× 4.2" SAMOLED | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" QHD+ AMOLED |
| Main camera | 12 MP DualPixel | 50 MP · f/1.63 | 12 MP · f/1.7 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 5,410 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $2,900 | $1,499 | $720 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Samsung W2018 released?
The Samsung W2018 was released in Dec 2017.
How much does the Samsung W2018 cost?
The Samsung W2018 launched at $2,900 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Samsung W2018 screen size and type?
The Samsung W2018 has a 2× 4.2" SAMOLED display.
What chipset does the Samsung W2018 use?
The Samsung W2018 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Samsung W2018 have?
The Samsung W2018 ships with 6 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Samsung W2018 battery capacity?
The Samsung W2018 has a 2,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the Samsung W2018 charge?
The Samsung W2018 supports 15 W wired charging.
Does the Samsung W2018 have wireless charging?
The Samsung W2018 supports Yes wireless charging.
What is the Samsung W2018 main camera?
The Samsung W2018 has a 12 MP DualPixel main camera.
Does the Samsung W2018 have a headphone jack?
The Samsung W2018 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Samsung W2018 get software updates?
The Samsung W2018 update policy: To Android 8.0.
How much does the Samsung W2018 weigh?
The Samsung W2018 weighs 243 g.
What colours does the Samsung W2018 come in?
The Samsung W2018 is available in 2 colours: Black, Gold.
Is the Samsung W2018 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Samsung W2018 an editorial score of 64/100.
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