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The topic It\u2019s Galaxy Unpacked day! What to expect from Samsung\u2019s foldables and more<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

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Samsung\u2019s second Galaxy Unpacked of the year is scheduled for later today in London, UK, and the event will be livestreamed on YouTube. We\u2019ve come across innumerable leaks and early teasers of the devices that will be showcased at Unpacked, revealing practically everything we need to know.<\/p>\n

However, given the number of devices Samsung is expected to launch next week, including that wide foldable we\u2019ve all been looking forward to, things will look a bit different than the mid-year Galaxy Unpacked events of the past. With that in mind, here\u2019s what we expect to see from Samsung\u2019s hardware launch event on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

As always, Samsung will be livestreaming its Unpacked event on YouTube. You can catch all the action starting at 2 PM in London or 9 AM ET\/6 AM PT here in the States. We\u2019ve pasted the official livestream link above so you can simply bookmark this page and come back here when the event is about to kick off.<\/p>\n

The headliners at the event will be the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and its supposedly rebranded \u201cUltra\u201d sibling. For the uninitiated, Samsung is expected to add the Ultra suffix to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 successor, while the wide version debuting this year will be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8.<\/p>\n

according to the data rumors that have surfaced so far, the wide-body foldable will come equipped with a 5.5-inch, 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen with a resolution of 1,972 x 1,248, and a foldable 7.6-inch, 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a resolution of 2,448 x 1,848. As leaked renders have shown so far, the Z Fold 8\u2019s screen will have prominent borders.<\/p>\n

Unlike the Z Fold models we\u2019ve seen in the past, the Z Fold 8 will offer just two rear cameras: a 50MP, f\/1.8 primary camera and a 50MP, f\/1.9 ultrawide unit. Samsung is reportedly going to equip the device with 10MP selfie cameras on the primary display and the cover screen, respectively. Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 \u201cfor Galaxy\u201d is said to be the chipset of choice.<\/p>\n

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A 4,800mAh battery could power the wide foldable, backed by 45W fast wired charging. Given that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 technically sits a tier below the Ultra variant, it is expected to start from $1,899 in the US. Storage options of 256GB and 512GB are expected, both with 12GB of RAM, while the 1TB version could be paired with 16GB of RAM.<\/p>\n

Despite the Ultra branding, this is the standard Z Fold model that we\u2019ve seen for a few years now. Leaks suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will retain a bulk of the predecessor\u2019s elements, but with key hardware changes. You can expect to find a 6.5-inch, 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover screen with a resolution of 2,520 x 1,080 on the device, and the 8-inch creaseless primary screen getting a resolution bump from the Galaxy Z Fold 7\u2019s 2,184 x 1,968 to 2,504 x 2,256.<\/p>\n

Other expected hardware specs include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 \u201cfor Galaxy\u201d and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Much like the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the 1TB storage variant of the Ultra may get 16GB of RAM, while the two entry-level storage options could stick to 12GB.<\/p>\n

On the camera front, we\u2019re likely going to see a 200MP, f\/1.7 main sensor, a 10MP, f\/2.4 3x telephoto unit, and a brand new 50MP, f\/1.9 ultrawide camera, an upgrade from the Galaxy Z Fold 7\u2019s 12MP, f\/2.4 ultrawide sensor. Prospective buyers should also be able to find the same two 10MP, f\/2.2 selfie cameras on the primary and cover displays as the last-generation model.<\/p>\n

If recent reports are accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could see a price bump, with the foldable expected to start from $2,099 this year.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s plenty to look forward to with Samsung\u2019s foldables this year, the Flip variant may not have as much to offer as its peers. A recent leak suggests that Samsung may not bring any significant upgrades to most of the Z Flip 8\u2019s hardware, mainly just giving the phone a new chipset onboard.<\/p>\n

Based on this, we may continue to see the 6.9-inch, 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2x primary display, paired with a 4.1-inch outer screen. In the camera department, we\u2019re expecting the same combination of a 50MP wide and 12MP ultrawide sensors on the back, with a 10MP selfie camera.<\/p>\n

US customers will likely find the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip on the Z Flip 8, while the Exynos 2600 could power the foldable in other parts of the world. Samsung could offer the phone in 256 and 512GB storage options, both featuring 12GB of RAM. There\u2019s also going to be a price bump this year, though the exact quantum of the increase isn\u2019t clear. Leaked pricing suggests the phone could start at \u20ac1,299 (~$1,485) in Europe. For reference, last year\u2019s Galaxy Z Flip 7 started from $1,099.<\/p>\n

As with the new line of foldables, the Galaxy Watch 9 series has appeared frequently in leaks, while a recent teaser revealed some of the potential health upgrades the watches could feature. Going by recent reports, the wearable will be available in 40mm and 44mm trims, with the former featuring an unchanged 438 x 438 display. Meanwhile, the 44mm version will come equipped with a 480 x 480 screen. Samsung will also offer 2GB of RAM and 32\/64GB of storage depending on the model.<\/p>\n

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The 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 variant may stick with a 325mAh battery pack, while the 44mm model could use a 445mAh battery onboard. Samsung is supposedly switching to Qualcomm\u2019s Snapdragon Wear Elite SW6100 chip across all smartwatches launching this year, replacing the Exynos W1000 chip found in the Galaxy Watch 8 and the first-gen Watch Ultra.<\/p>\n

Leaked prices for the Galaxy Watch 9 series from Europe suggest the 40mm Bluetooth-only Galaxy Watch 9 will start from \u20ac409 (~$470) and the LTE model could retail for \u20ac459 (~$525). The 44mm Galaxy Watch 9 could have a starting price tag of \u20ac439 (~$502), while the LTE variant may go up to \u20ac489 (~$560).<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (47mm) will feature the predecessor\u2019s 480 x 480 display, supposedly with up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness, an upgrade over the first-gen variant\u2019s 3000 nits. Unsurprisingly, this smartwatch is also likely to be powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite SW6100 SoC, moving away from the Exynos W1000 chip. It will continue to offer water resistance up to 100 meters, with the manufacturer also reportedly using more titanium in the casing this time around.<\/p>\n

We are expecting an 800mAh battery pack on the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, up from the first-gen model\u2019s 590mAh unit. Customers may have to shell out \u20ac749 for the smartwatch in Europe, which translates to roughly $860 in the US. The final price may differ, as direct currency conversions don\u2019t always hold up. All three smartwatches could run One UI 9 Watch out of the box, which is based on Wear OS 7.<\/p>\n

As with most Unpacked events, Samsung is expected to share some key details on its next major software upgrade. While the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and the Z Flip 8 could well feature the Android 17-based One UI 9 software out of the box, the company could to share information on existing flagships such as the Galaxy S26 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7\/Z Flip 7, Galaxy S25 series, and others.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve already caught multiple early glimpses of what One UI 9 could bring to Galaxy devices, including a customizable Quick Settings panel and minor tweaks to the status bar. Some improvements to the camera are also inbound, including the freshly discovered FanCam feature for videos. The upcoming software will also let you block internet access for select apps to improve your focus, a feature that almost everybody needs right now.<\/p>\n

We recently got a good look at Samsung\u2019s answer to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, known as the Galaxy Glasses (codenamed Jinju). Separate leaks have teased what some of its common gestures will look like, and revealed that it could run One UI XR, Samsung\u2019s version of Android XR.<\/p>\n

While we can\u2019t independently confirm that the Galaxy Glasses will be showcased at next week\u2019s Unpacked event, there\u2019s a small chance that the company will share a sneak peek or preview of the smart glasses.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re unlikely to see any other hardware at this year\u2019s July Unpacked event, unless Samsung has a big surprise in store. Although we\u2019ve seen the Galaxy Buds Able\/On appear in certification databases before, it\u2019s not certain to be revealed next Wednesday. Meanwhile, the company launched the Galaxy Buds 4 series earlier this year, so they\u2019re not due for an upgrade just yet.<\/p>\n

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