Samsung’s next Unpacked could bring three foldables and pricier phones
Samsung’s July 22 London showcase is expected to feature new foldables, Galaxy Watches and possibly smart glasses, according to reports.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Samsung’s summer phone show is lining up to be a foldable-heavy affair, with reports pointing to three new Galaxy Z devices and higher prices across the lineup.
The company’s Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, in London, with a livestream set for 9 a.m. ET. Mashable said it expects new products to become available for preorder after the presentation.
Samsung has confirmed it will share more about its next generation of foldables at the event. The company has not officially named the devices, but Mashable reported that the expected slate includes the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Three foldables, one messy naming game
The lineup may come with a twist. According to Mashable’s reading of recent reports, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could be a new wider foldable model, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may serve as the direct follow-up to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7.
PhoneArena reported rumored specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 that include a Snapdragon Elite 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, 12GB of RAM, storage options of 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, a 7.6-inch main display and a 5.5-inch cover display. The same report listed a 50MP primary camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera and 10MP selfie camera.
Separate rumors cited by Mashable suggest the wider Fold model may have a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display, with a 4:3 book-style format. Mashable said those rumored dimensions resemble reports about Apple’s still-unannounced foldable iPhone.
The Ultra model may get the biggest camera
For the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, PhoneArena reported possible specs including the Snapdragon Elite 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy chip, 12GB or 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, an 8-inch main display and a 6.5-inch cover display.
The camera setup, according to PhoneArena, could include a 200MP wide lens, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP telephoto lens. Mashable also cited a Korean news report saying the new Fold could be slightly lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung has already teased one confirmed ingredient for its new foldables: Flex Titanium. The company said the technology uses a titanium-alloy film and titanium plate to support the flexible display, with the aim of improving durability and reducing the visibility of the crease. Samsung said more details are coming July 22.
Price hikes are expected
Several reports point to a $100 bump for Samsung’s next foldables. South Korean outlet SEDaily reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will start at $2,099, while the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide model will start at $1,899.99.
Leaker Lanzuk, cited by PhoneArena, reported that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to start at $1,199, also $100 above its predecessor. Mashable tied the expected increases to broader memory price pressure affecting tech products.
Flip, watches and glasses may join the show
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to look close to the Z Flip 7, according to Mashable, with a better processor and a less visible crease. WinFuture, cited by 9to5Google, claimed the phone may use Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chip rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Rumored Flip 8 specs include 12GB of RAM, a 6.9-inch main display, a 4.1-inch cover display, 256GB or 512GB of storage, and cameras listed as 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide and 10MP selfie.
Samsung is also expected to show the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, according to Mashable. Reported changes are described as incremental, including health-tracking upgrades and, for the Ultra 2, classic numbers on the face, a thinner bezel and improved side buttons.
Smart glasses could also get time onstage. Mashable reported that the expected Galaxy Glasses are being designed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, will use Google Gemini, and will focus on cameras and AI assistance rather than augmented reality or a heads-up display.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.