Looks like a China-exclusive handset for now.
Enthusiast blog SamMobile has confirmed that Samsung’s well-rumored high-end clamshell phone, the SM-G9298 – now known as the Leader 8 – is now official. Unfortunately, according to the report, the stylish Leader 8 is unlikely to leave the Chinese mainland for other markets.
The previous leaks and tips on the SM-G9298 hit the mark on the premium flip phone’s specifications. Here’s the official hardware configuration of the Leader 8 from Samsung China.
Samsung Leader 8 (SM-G9298)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor
- Qualcomm Adreno 530 graphics unit
- 4GB of RAM
- 4.2-inch primary Full HD Super AMOLED display, 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 4.2-inch external Full HD Super AMOLED display, 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 64GB of expandable storage, via microSD
- 12-megapixel rear camera, f/1.7
- 5-megapixel front camera, f/1.9
- Dual SIM, with 4G LTE, LTE-A
- WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, Samsung Pay
- Fingerprint sensor, S Voice, Secure Folder
- 2300mAh battery, with wireless charging
- Android 7.0 Nougat
Sadly, the snazzy Samsung Leader 8 will only be available in China, via telco China Mobile. Samsung has not yet quoted a price tag for the clamshell handset and has not announced availability details outside China.