As Apple fans continue to wait for the first foldable iPhone, Samsung is looking to extend its dominance in the category at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for July 22 in London.
Currently, concrete details regarding what Samsung has planned for the show are relatively light, aside from the company saying it will “showcase its latest Galaxy innovations that build on its leadership in foldables.” However, if you’ve been paying attention to the latest round of rumors and leaks, we expect to see two to three new phones as well as possible updates to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch lineup.
A new Galaxy Z Flip 8 is essentially a lock for the event, with Samsung expected to introduce an updated compact foldable with a reworked hinge, improved performance and potentially a lighter chassis. But don’t get your hopes up for a major overhaul, as it looks like the global RAM shortage will make major upgrades a bit prohibitive for 2026.
Instead, the most exciting potential development is the release of two different versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The base model is rumored to have a wider main screen that would offer a better aspect ratio for watching movies and shows when the phone is open. Unfortunately, in order to keep costs down, the standard Z Fold 8 can only feature two rear cameras instead of three like we did on the Z Fold 7.
Meanwhile, we also expect to see the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which would be the new high-end model in the range featuring display technology that results in a less obvious fold alongside an updated processor, three rear cameras and possibly faster charging speeds. That said, I’m not entirely convinced that the rumored names and features are 100% accurate, as it makes more sense to me that the larger main screen would be featured on the flagship Ultra model while the base Z Fold 8 retains the same design Samsung used on the current Z Fold 7.
Regardless, the arrival of two different book-style foldables from Samsung at the same event would be a first, so they’re worth keeping an eye on. And with Samsung releasing cryptic teasers of a new phone with a larger design on social media, big changes are coming to the Z Fold family.
Additionally, while it’s not set in stone, it’s also possible that we could see the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, or even Samsung’s upcoming Android XR glasses make an appearance at Galaxy Unpacked. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if Samsung delays the full reveal of any or all of these until some time later this fall.
Finally, for those who are really excited about Samsung’s next batch of devices without seeing them first, the company is opening reservations ahead of Galaxy Unpacked, complete with a $30 credit for anyone who pre-orders.
For more information on the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, you can watch the presentation live on Samsung.com or on Samsung’s YouTube channel at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT on July 22 before returning to Woozad for a full look at news and analysis.
