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Samsung revealed the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 alongside the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London, signaling a continued emphasis on foldables and wearables with refreshed hardware and features.
Samsung's London Unpacked is expected to reveal the Z Fold 8 (and an Ultra variant) and the Z Flip 8, with wider designs and AI-driven software features, plus potential Galaxy Watch updates and smart glasses; CNET will provide live coverage and stream the event from London starting at 9 a.m. ET.
Samsung is set to unveil a wider, shorter foldable at Galaxy Unpacked to counter Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone, aiming to grow the market while keeping the current Fold/Flip lineup as a hedge; the move mirrors past wider-fold designs and carries both potential market gains and the risk of misalignment with consumer demand.
A BTS sighting shows Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide in purple during a Paris soundcheck, giving fans an unofficial first look ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked in London. The clip doesn’t unfold the device, but leaks suggest a 5.5-inch external display, 7.6-inch internal display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM, 4,800mAh battery, and a 50MP wide + 50MP ultrawide + dual 10MP selfie camera, with branding tied to BTS and the Z Fold 8 Ultra likely taking the traditional successor role in a separate lineup.
Leaks ahead of Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked 2026 point to three foldables (Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra) with Flex Titanium durability and reduced crease, plus two smartwatches (Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch 9) and expanded Galaxy AI features, with hints of smart glasses and a Galaxy Ring 2 for the July 22 event.
A BTS member, J-Hope, was allowed to post an Instagram Story showing the back of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, delivering the first official glimpse ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked launch, while the full reveal remains under wraps.
Samsung confirms Flex Titanium, a titanium-based display tech, will debut with its next-generation Galaxy foldables—likely the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold Wide—at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, featuring a titanium film under the OLED panel and a titanium plate beneath it to boost durability and reduce crease, enabling thousands of folds while keeping the display slim.
A real-world leak of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shows a crease-free display in action, with no visible crease in multiple angles. Samsung’s next foldables are expected to debut July 22, alongside other devices, and rumors point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, and a likely $2,099 price.
Leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 reveal a wider cover display and lighter body for the Fold 8, with Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Pistachio (exclusive) colors. The Fold 8 is tipped to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy with 12GB RAM and 256GB–1TB storage. The Ultra sticks to a familiar design but with internal upgrades and a 200MP main camera plus a 10MP tele and 50MP ultrawide. Pricing remains uncertain as launch nears in London.
Two new renders reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in folded and unfolded states and compare it to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The leaks pin down dimensions (closed 123.9 x 81.9 x 9.7 mm; open 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm) and a 201 g weight, suggesting the Fold 8 will be shorter, wider, lighter, and slightly thicker than the Fold 7, with a July 22 launch teased for Galaxy Unpacked.
Samsung is rumored to unveil a wave of new devices at a July 22, 2026 event in London, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Fold Wide, Galaxy Watch 9, and its first smart glasses, Galaxy Glasses. The lineup emphasizes thinner, lighter foldables with improved displays and battery life, a wider Fold Wide design for productivity, incremental wearables upgrades, and AI-powered AR features through the glasses.
A Korea Economic Times report (via 9to5google) claims Samsung will host its next Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, likely unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new 'Wide Fold' with possible S Pen support; the event could also bring a Z Flip 8, and Samsung typically uses summer Unpacked to refresh foldables and watches, building on the favorable reception of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is set for February 25 in San Francisco, where the Galaxy S26 lineup (base S26, Plus, and Ultra) is expected, along with the Galaxy Buds 4. Pricing remains uncertain, with hints of potential European adjustments, and Samsung is offering a $30 reservation discount plus improved trade‑in deals. A Galaxy S26 Edge variant may arrive later in the year. The company will stream the event live and Android Central is providing ongoing coverage and hands-on impressions.
Samsung is set to unveil its first 2026 devices at Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco tomorrow. The Galaxy S26 lineup is expected to echo the S25 in design, with all models likely powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and possibly some regions receiving Samsung's Exynos 2600. Qi 2 wireless charging is supported but there may be no built-in magnets, suggesting a milder launch focused on AI as a personal, adaptive feature. Expect coverage of foldables and broader gear around the event window, with the keynote livestreamed on YouTube.
Samsung released teasers showing a unified AI-powered image-editing suite for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones (likely the Galaxy S26), promising an all-in-one app to edit photos and videos with AI—including features like turning daytime shots into nighttime and merging multiple images—with more details expected at Galaxy Unpacked.