Samsung announced five new devices at its Unpacked 2026 event in London, UK, including three new foldable phones and two new smartwatch models. Samsung fans who have been following the latest Galaxy Z Fold rumors shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the company has revealed two versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable phone. The standard model of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a passport-style form factor, giving users a wider but shorter external screen, which creates a more tablet-like experience. The direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now called Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and features a similar design to the previous model. Finally, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the successor to the clamshell flagship Galaxy Z Flip 7. Unlike last year, there is no Fan Edition version of the new Flip model.
All three new foldable phones are available for pre-order in the US and other markets on July 22, and the two new Galaxy-branded watches join them. Samsung revealed the anticipated Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9 at the Unpacked event, devices that offer even better specs, including bigger batteries and a new processor. They also offer new health tracking features, including a heart health score and a new daily heart load estimate.
iPhone users tempted to upgrade to the new foldables should be aware that Samsung is introducing a new Smart Switch data transfer method that doesn’t involve downloading additional apps. Instead, iPhone users will scan a QR code on their handsets to start wireless data transfers. But the Smart Switch app may be the better choice because it supports additional data transfers, including passwords, passkeys, and accessibility settings. The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 foldables will also support Quick-Share-AirDrop file sharing, like the Pixel 10 phones and other devices.
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is available in just one model, meaning buyers get LTE connectivity out of the box, without having to pay extra for cellular support. The downside is that there is no cheaper version. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 costs $699.99 with deliveries scheduled for August 7. Buyers will receive a $100 Samsung credit with no trade-in and up to $250 credit with an eligible trade-in during the pre-order period. The laptop is available in two colors: Titanium Gray and Titanium Silver.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 features a 47mm circular display that supports 5,000 nits brightness. According to Samsung, this makes the wearable the world’s first smartwatch to offer such high brightness. The watch also features the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform paired with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The 800mAh battery is another notable highlight, offering a 35% increase in capacity over the previous Ultra model without an increase in thickness. Instead, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is even thinner than its predecessor. The titanium case is 12% thinner than that of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Battery life is up to 60 hours with the always-on display function enabled.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 offers several exclusive health and fitness features compared to the Galaxy Watch 9 model. Trail Run mode allows runners to record details of a trail run, including elevation change and climb data. The watch also offers a nutrition alert feature that supports real-time hydration advice. The feature builds on Wear OS’s current sweat loss functionality to suggest hydration breaks to runners during exercise. Later this year, Samsung will launch a diving app that will provide more advanced metrics related to diving and swimming sessions.
Galaxy Watch 9
The Galaxy Watch 9 is the most affordable new smartwatch. It is available in 40mm and 44mm versions starting at $379.99 and $409.99 for the Bluetooth versions. Cellular connectivity costs an additional $50, regardless of size. The 44mm Watch 9 is available in two colors (Silver and Graphite) and three bands (Sport, Fabric and Misty). The 40mm model is available in cream and graphite. Buyers can get up to $250 in instant trade-in credit on pre-orders. Both the Watch 9 and Ultra 2 come with a 60-day Strava free trial and a two-month iFIT free trial.
The Watch 9 uses the same Snapdragon Wear Elite platform as the Ultra 2. It has 2GB of RAM but only comes with 32GB of storage. The circular display has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and the battery capacity is lower than the new Ultra. The 40mm model has a 390mAh battery, while the 44mm version comes with a 445mAh battery. Battery life is up to 30 hours when the always-on display function is enabled. Both devices are MIL-STD-810H certified, but the Galaxy Watch 9 has an IP68 rating, compared to the Ultra 2’s IP69K rating.
The Galaxy Watch 9 introduces a few new health features that will also be available on the Ultra 2. The Heart Health Score will turn various cardiovascular indicators into an easier-to-understand score. The Daily Cardio Load function measures the training load accumulated throughout the day and compares it to recent activities. This feature should help users adjust workout volume and decide if a recovery break is needed. The new watches will also support sleep apnea detection, provide auditory alerts when ambient noise exceeds safe levels, and offer a Vitals feature that tracks health parameters during sleep.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung’s most expensive foldable in 2026, starting at $2,099.99 for the 256GB version. Storage options go up to 1TB, although only the latter offers users 16GB of RAM. Memory is limited to 12 GB for lower storage capacity options. Samsung will offer buyers up to $1,200 in instant trade-in credit or $200 Samsung credit with no trade-in. Carriers are offering up to $1,900 in deals. The Ultra model is available in three colors (Violet Shadow, Cream and Graphite), with a fourth option available only online (Green Shadow).
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is similar to the previous book-style foldable. It has a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8-inch foldable OLED panel. Both displays support dynamic refresh rates (1-120Hz). What has changed, however, is the design of the foldable screen. Samsung has introduced a new Flex Titanium display structure to add rigidity to the foldable screen and reduce the visibility of the crease that can appear in the middle. Samsung also redesigned the hinge to improve folding and unfolding.
The new design also supports a thinner foldable chassis, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra measuring 4.1mm when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded. This makes the Samsung Ultra the thinnest foldable yet. The foldable also weighs only 215 grams. Other specifications include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens. The phone also has dual 10-megapixel selfie cameras. The 5,000mAh silicon-carbon battery is also a first for Samsung foldable devices, supporting 45W wired charging via new dual-path charging technology.
Galaxy Z Flip 8
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the cheapest new foldable, starting at $1,199.99 for the 256GB version. Buyers who pre-order the flip before August 7 can take advantage of Flip-specific deals, including $150 Samsung credit (no trade-ins) or up to $600 instant credit (with trade-ins). The carrier offers will allow users to enjoy up to $1,100 in savings. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also available in a 512 GB storage version. Both models come with 12GB of RAM. Only the US versions will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, while the international model will come with the Exynos 2600 chip. Color options include pink, cream, graphite, and an online-only mint.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 features a familiar design, including a 6.9-inch foldable panel (with Flex Titanium technology) and a 4.1-inch FlexWindow cover display. But the Flip 8 is Samsung’s thinnest foldable flip, measuring 6.1mm when unfolded. The handset features three cameras, including a 50-megapixel wide sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor on the rear, along with a 10-megapixel selfie camera. The device has a 4,300mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging speeds.
All three Samsung foldable devices come with Android 17 out of the box, which includes the new Samsung Galaxy AI tools and Google Gemini AI features. Galaxy AI offers users a new Now Nudge AI feature that will suggest relevant actions to users based on their context. For example, Now Nudge will suggest opening a calendar app alongside the messaging app when scheduling a meeting with a friend. Foldables also support Gemini Intelligence and Gemini Notebook (formerly known as NotebookLM). On the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the FlexWindow display puts AI at the forefront, supporting personalized Now Brief insights and Gemini Intelligence automations.
Galaxy Z Fold 8
The wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the foldable phone many Samsung fans may have been waiting for. It is wider than the Ultra and shorter, making it more comfortable to use with one hand when folded. Pre-order pricing starts at $1,899.99 (256GB version) and the phone is eligible for the same offers from Samsung and partner carriers as the Ultra. Storage capacity goes up to 1TB, but only the 1TB tier has 16GB of RAM.
The large foldable features the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor as the Ultra and runs Android 17 (One UI 9). The phone uses the same Flex Titanium design as the Ultra but offers slightly smaller screens: 5.5-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch foldable screen. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is also slightly thicker, measuring 4.5mm (unfolded) and 9.7mm (folded). It weighs 201 grams, making it slightly heavier than the Flip 8 (180 grams). The battery is also slightly smaller than the Ultra, at 4,800mAh, but Samsung uses a silicon-carbon battery for the large foldable. The phone supports 45W charging speeds like Ultra. On the back, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has two 50-megapixel wide and ultra-wide cameras. The handset also comes with dual 10-megapixel selfie cameras, one for each screen.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in lavender, cream, and graphite, while a pistachio option is available online only. It features the same Galaxy AI features as other foldables, including new support for Now Nudge and Gemini Intelligence. Speaking of which, the new Samsung foldables will offer buyers free access to a six-month Google AI Pro subscription worth $19.99 per month, which includes 5TB of cloud storage and Google’s top Gemini AI models.
