Scheduled for July 9 at 17:00 PT, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is set to be a major highlight in the tech calendar, featuring the launch of new foldable phones, redesigned smartwatches, an updated One UI software, and much more.
As tradition holds, Samsung’s latest foldable phones will take center stage. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are anticipated to be the stars of the event. While no groundbreaking innovations are expected, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will stand out as Samsung’s thinnest device yet, featuring a book-style foldable design measuring 8.9mm when folded and 4.2mm when opened. It will boast a larger flip display and a 200MP main camera.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 will introduce two significant enhancements: a larger cover screen extending to the top half of the phone and wrapping around the camera lenses, measuring approximately 4 inches, and a larger 4300 mAh battery. Although it will be slightly thinner, the difference won’t be as pronounced as between the Fold 6 and Fold 7. The Flip 7 will be powered by an Exynos processor, specifically the newly announced Exynos 2500.
Samsung is also poised to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, a more affordable version of the Flip model. This Fan Edition will retain the design and hardware of last year’s Flip 6 and will be equipped with the Exynos 2400 chip from the previous Galaxy S24 series.
Alongside the new foldable phones, Samsung will introduce the Galaxy Watch 8 series. The classic model, featuring a physical rotating bezel, makes a comeback. Last year, Samsung skipped the Galaxy Watch 7 Classic, opting instead for the debut of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. This year, the Galaxy Watch 8 will launch alongside the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which will feature the beloved rotating bezel cherished by many Galaxy Watch enthusiasts.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic will adopt the sleek rounded-corner design introduced last year with the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It will also incorporate the action button seen on the Ultra, complemented by the familiar home/power and back buttons.
Specifications-wise, not many upgrades are anticipated. The Exynos W1000 chip from the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra will power the Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. Battery capacities are expected to remain similar, with new health and tracking features and software enhancements taking the spotlight.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is not expected to make an appearance. Instead, Samsung, akin to Apple, will offer a new color option for the existing model without altering the price. However, the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic will retail for about $50 more than their predecessors, the Watch 7 and Watch 6 Classic.
Google has announced that the Android 16-based One UI 8 update will arrive on Samsung devices this summer. Samsung initiated the One UI 8 beta program in May, releasing a second beta last month. Thus far, the One UI 8 beta updates have been exclusive to the Galaxy S25 series. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE models will ship with One UI 8. Samsung is expected to commence the rollout of One UI 8 at the Unpacked event.
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