Samsung’s second Unpacked event of 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest product showcase yet, with leaks pointing to three distinct foldable devices, new smartwatches, and quite possibly Galaxy smart glasses.
The company has confirmed the event itself, but hasn’t said a word about the actual devices. However, the leak trail has grown detailed enough to sketch out most of what’s coming.
When and where the event is happening
Samsung has officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London, and you can catch it live at 9 AM ET/6 AM PT on Samsung’s website, YouTube channel, and Samsung Newsroom. Samsung has also opened registrations for the event, offering store credit toward purchases ahead of pre-orders.
The event’s tagline, “A New Shape Unfolds,” seems to hint at the shorter, wider design rumored for one of Samsung’s upcoming foldables. And with the date locked in, the real question now is what Samsung actually plans to show off.
Samsung’s first ‘Wide’ foldable
On July 8, Samsung uploaded a teaser with the tagline “a new shape unfolds,” which basically confirms the rumors circulating so far about a new, shorter but wider foldable called ‘Fold 8 Wide’ or simply the ‘Fold 8’.
The wider foldable might look different at first, but it could solve the biggest problem with the book-style form factor: the inner screen’s awkward aspect ratio, which feels unnatural at first and becomes uncomfortable during use due to the black bars at the top and bottom. Of course, it’s Samsung’s answer to the purported foldable iPhone.
When folded, the cover screen might measure 5.5 inches at a 16:10 aspect ratio, wide enough to feel like an actual smartphone in your hand rather than the narrow cover screens on other foldables (including Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7).
On the inside, it could feature a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio, making content much more immersive and comfortable to view. Leaked renders suggest that the device could be available in four colors: Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Pistachio (Samsung exclusive).
Regarding the hardware, the company is expected to go with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset (which powers the Galaxy S26 Ultra), paired with 12GB of RAM, and multiple storage options starting at 256GB.
On the optics front, the wide foldable could sport two 50MP cameras on the back, and two 10MP sensors, one on each display. Powering it could be a 4,800 mAh battery that supports 25W wired charging. One UI 9 and Gemini Intelligence are expected to ship out of the box, with a rumored sale date in early August. US pricing is expected to start around $1,899.
The traditional Fold with an ‘Ultra’ moniker
Samsung’s purported ‘Ultra’ foldable could be the direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the book-style foldable with a tall-body design and narrow cover screen. The device could maintain a largely similar form factor and profile as the Fold 7, which measures 4.2 mm when unfolded and weighs 215 grams. However, some rumors point to an even lighter chassis.
It could also retain the 6.5-inch cover and the 8-inch foldable display built around an identical aspect ratio. What could change, however, is the hinge.
Along with the wider foldable, the Ultra could also flaunt an improved hinge, which should be much less visible; it is said to be comparable to the Chinese Oppo Find N6.
The Ultra could also feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset (a slightly overclocked version), along with a bigger 5,000 mAh battery (up from Fold 7’s 4,400 mAh cell).
A recent rumor also suggested the Ultra foldable could borrow some of the neat camera tricks from the S26 Ultra, including better Nightography, higher resolution for the secondary sensor, and LUT support in the default camera app.
Due to the ongoing memory crunch, the book-style foldable could see a subtle yet noticeable price increase. A new leak puts the purported Fold 8 Ultra’s revised price at $2,099 for the baseline variant with 256GB, up from Fold 7’s $1,999 launch price. Renders showcase the phone in three colors: black, white, and deep purple.
Flip 7’s successor with little to no changes
The Galaxy Z Flip 8, successor to the Flip 7, is shaping up to be a careful update rather than an ambitious one. Its design, for instance, looks almost identical to last year’s flip phone, with color changes as the most obvious external difference: Graphite, Cream, and Pink, with other shades that might show up at launch.
It could be around 0.5mm thinner than the Flip 7 and a few grams lighter. Display dimensions stay at 6.9 inches inside and 4.1 inches on the cover, but leaked specs claim an improved hinge and OLED panel designed to nearly eliminate the crease.
In the US, the Flip 8 could run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, while in other markets, including India and other Asian regions, it could run on the Exynos 2600 chipset. I’ve already used the chip on the Galaxy S26 earlier this year, and while it represents a substantial performance upgrade, Samsung still has a long way to go with thermals.
Cameras are a 50MP main shooter paired with a 12MP ultrawide, plus a 10MP front camera, all with 4K 60fps support. Likewise, battery capacity is not expected to change significantly from the Flip 7. Like the other two foldables, the Flip 8 could also come with a revised price.
New Galaxy Watches (but no Classic)
As in every year, Samsung could refresh its annual smartwatch lineup, including the Ultra variant. While the Classic isn’t expected to appear this year, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could make headlines. Both of them are rumored to run on the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform.
The Watch 9 is expected in 40mm and 44mm sizes, with colors split across the lineup: Cream is apparently exclusive to the 40mm, Silver is exclusive to the 44mm, and Graphite is expected on both sizes.
Leaked European pricing puts the 40mm Bluetooth Watch 9 at €409 and the 44mm at €439, suggesting around a $30 to $50 increase in the US over the Watch 8. The battery is expected to be around 382 mAh for the 40mm variant.
For the Watch Ultra 2, the design could be boxier with thinner bezels and the signature side button updated to an orange outline rather than a full orange block. Leaked renders, including ones from Evan Blass, who came out of retirement to share them, show Titanium Gray and Titanium Silver options.
Battery capacity increases to 784mAh, and the watch remains LTE-only at 47mm. Samsung Health is getting a redesigned interface alongside One UI 9 Watch, and an Ultra Performance watch face appears to be exclusive to the Ultra 2.
Samsung’s Ray-Ban Meta competitor: Galaxy Glasses
Samsung’s response to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, the Galaxy Glasses, could also arrive at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026. If not in full, Samsung could at least give us a glimpse of the product or announce it.
For those catching up, it is a conventional-looking pair of glasses with no visible display, designed to blend in as a regular pair. To be sure about the design, which doesn’t look good in the renders by the way, Samsung has partnered with two premium fashion eyewear brands: Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
Inside the understated frames, the device could run on the Snapdragon AR1 chip, a 12MP Sony camera sensor, a 155mAh battery, and bone-conduction speakers for audio playback. The weight is expected to be around 50g, which is comparable to Meta’s own glasses.
Integration with Android XR and Gemini AI is confirmed, with expected features including voice-controlled photo capture, live translation, navigation assistance, and music playback. Samsung reportedly has three smart glasses products in development, with this display-free model being the first and a display-equipped version targeted for 2027.
For now, the pricing of the Galaxy Glasses could be similar to that of Ray-Ban Meta’s glasses, especially in the US.
