Samsung’s semi-annual Galaxy Unpacked event happened today in London, delivering a new generation of their foldable phones and wearables.
The Korean tech giants are taking a rather significant step forward with their foldable models, introducing two new variants including a new flagship.
Here’s everything you need to know about what was debuted at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 key reveals
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 - The next evolution of the former flagship, the Fold 8 comes with a bold new booklet-style design, being shorter and wider than before with a 4:3 aspect ratio unfolded.
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra - Debuting as the new flagship foldable, with updates designed for power users including an increased battery capacity and more.
- Galaxy Z Flip 8 - Subtle upgrades have come for the clamshell-style phone such as a slight reduction in thickness plus a redone cover screen UI for the second year running.
- Galaxy Watch 9 - No new design from last year’s iteration but plenty of new software upgrades, especially to health monitoring and fitness apps.
- Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 - Lighter, a bigger batter and a slimmer profile are the highlights for the evolution of their top-of-the-range smartwatch.
- Intelligent Eyewear - Samsung’s take on the Ray-Ban Meta glasses was the last to be announced. Full details are still scarce; however, they did show off the design, specs and battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 8
Samsung has given its flagship foldable its biggest redesign in years with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, moving away from the familiar tall, narrow shape in favour of a wider, shorter "passport-style" form factor.
The result is a cover display that feels much more like a traditional smartphone, making typing, browsing and one-handed use noticeably more comfortable, while the larger 4:3 inner display offers a better experience for streaming, gaming and multitasking.
The Fold 8 is also slimmer and lighter than previous generations, with Samsung refining the hinge and display to reduce the visibility of the crease while improving durability.
Powered by the latest Snapdragon chipset, it combines flagship performance with Galaxy AI features that make multitasking even smarter, including real-time translations, writing assistance and enhanced productivity tools.
Rather than simply refining last year's formula, Samsung has focused on making the Fold 8 a more practical device for everyday use, bringing foldables another step closer to replacing both your smartphone and tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is Samsung's most powerful foldable yet, bringing the company's flagship Ultra experience to a folding phone for the first time.
It features a large 8-inch inner display and a more traditional book-style design than the standard Fold 8, making it ideal for users who prioritise screen space for productivity, creativity and entertainment.
The Ultra model also packs a 200MP main camera, a larger 5,000mAh battery and the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, delivering top-tier performance across gaming, multitasking and AI-powered features.
Samsung has also refined the hardware with an even thinner profile, improved hinge durability and a brighter anti-reflective display that remains easy to view outdoors.
Combined with Galaxy AI, the Fold 8 Ultra can summarise documents, translate conversations in real time and make multitasking feel effortless thanks to its expansive screen.
Rather than simply being a bigger Fold, the Ultra is designed as Samsung's ultimate foldable, offering the closest experience yet to carrying both a premium smartphone and tablet in your pocket.
Samsung Galaxy Flip 8
Samsung has continued to refine its popular clamshell foldable with the Galaxy Z Flip 8, focusing on making the compact smartphone more practical without sacrificing its stylish appeal.
The headline upgrade is a smarter FlexWindow cover display, allowing users to access more apps, reply to messages, control music and view personalised Galaxy AI features without opening the phone.
The Flip 8 is also Samsung's thinnest and lightest Flip yet, making it even easier to slip into a pocket while retaining the premium build quality and durability expected from the series.
Camera improvements are another major focus, with Samsung introducing enhanced FlexCam features that make the Flip 8 an even stronger option for content creators.
Its foldable design acts as a built-in tripod, making hands-free selfies, group photos and vlogs effortless, while AI-powered framing helps keep subjects centred during recording.
Combined with a refined hinge, improved battery efficiency and flagship performance, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 builds on the strengths of its predecessor while offering a more polished and versatile foldable experience for everyday users.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
The Galaxy Watch 9 builds on Samsung's health-first approach, combining refined hardware with smarter AI-powered wellness features to become a more personal fitness companion.
Available in 40mm and 44mm sizes, it features a brighter display, improved performance thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite processor and enhanced battery efficiency, while maintaining the familiar premium design.
The watch continuously monitors key health metrics, including sleep, heart rate and activity, before using Galaxy AI to provide tailored insights and recommendations throughout the day.
New features such as Running Coach offer personalised training plans based on your fitness level, while Antioxidant Index, Vascular Load and Bedtime Guidance provide a more complete picture of your overall wellbeing rather than simply counting steps or calories.
Combined with Samsung Health and seamless integration across the Galaxy ecosystem, the Watch 9 is designed to help users better understand their health, improve recovery and make smarter lifestyle choices every day.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Designed for adventurers and endurance athletes, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 takes everything Samsung introduced with the original Ultra and improves it across the board.
It features a tougher titanium case, a brighter 5,000-nit AMOLED display for excellent outdoor visibility and a significantly larger 800mAh battery, allowing it to comfortably last through long hikes, races and multi-day adventures.
Powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite processor, it delivers faster performance while introducing new Galaxy AI capabilities and more advanced health insights than ever before.
The Watch Ultra 2 also expands its outdoor credentials with improved dual-band GPS tracking, real-time route navigation, hydration reminders and advanced workout metrics designed for runners, cyclists and hikers.
Samsung Health has been enhanced with new features including Heart Health Score, Fitness Index and Daily Cardio Load, helping users understand not only how they're performing, but how well they're recovering too.
Rugged enough for demanding environments yet packed with smart everyday features, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is Samsung's most capable smartwatch to date.
Samsung Galaxy Intelligent Eyewear
Samsung offered the first official look at its upcoming Intelligent Eyewear, signalling its ambitions to bring Galaxy AI beyond smartphones and smartwatches.
Developed in partnership with Google and powered by Android XR, the smart glasses are designed to work alongside your Galaxy phone, using Gemini AI to provide hands-free assistance through voice commands.
Expected features include live translation, turn-by-turn navigation, messaging support and contextual information based on what you're looking at, all while maintaining a lightweight, everyday glasses design.
While Samsung stopped short of revealing pricing or a launch date, it placed a strong emphasis on privacy, with visible recording indicators and security features designed to reassure both wearers and those around them.
It's an early preview rather than a full product launch, but Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear looks set to be one of the company's most intriguing AI devices when it arrives later this year.
