All articles tagged with #unpacked 2026
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is praised as possibly the best smartwatch of 2026 with longer battery life and a refined design, but it was overshadowed by the Galaxy Z Fold 8/8 Ultra at Unpacked; the piece argues wearables deserve more attention and calls for stronger marketing and broader ecosystem support to help Samsung compete with Apple in the growing smartwatch market.
New leaks (via Winfuture/Android Authority) detail Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 lineup: the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 reportedly uses a titanium case, 800mAh battery and 100m water resistance; the 44mm Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to have a 445mAh battery, while the 40mm sticks at 325mAh. Displays are 480x480 for larger models and 438x438 for the 40mm, with up to 2GB RAM and 32–64GB storage. All models reportedly include Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, dual‑band Wi‑Fi, and LTE variants, run Wear OS 7 based on One UI 9 Watch, and switch from Exynos to Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite SW6100. Pricing rumors place the 40mm at €409–€459, 44mm at €439–€489, and the Ultra 2 LTE at €749, ahead of Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked event.
US pricing rumors for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra suggest only modest increases: the Ultra could start at $2,099 in the US (about a 5% rise from the Z Fold 7), while the base Fold 8 (256GB) is said to start at $1,899. European prices are higher (Ultra around €2,199 and Fold 8 around €1,999), but US pricing isn’t final and is still under review ahead of Samsung’s July 22 Unpacked event. Samsung is running a reservation promo with a $30 credit and a chance at $500 gift cards, and final prices may still shift.
European pricing for Samsung's next-gen wearables leaked ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked event: Galaxy Watch 9 40mm Bluetooth €409 and Bluetooth+4G €459; 40mm variants, and 44mm €439 (Bluetooth) / €489 (Bluetooth+4G), each €30 higher than the Galaxy Watch 8. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (47mm) is listed at €749 for Bluetooth+4G, €50 more than before, with no non-LTE option. Release is expected August 6, 2026, with pre-orders starting July 22 around 3 PM French time (2 PM UK). Leak source Billbil-kun, with corroboration from Winfuture.
Samsung teased the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup with a Spider-Man promo ahead of its July 22 Unpacked reveal, hinting at a wider foldable design and updated camera layouts across the Fold 8 family, with early looks fueling anticipation.
Samsung is officially previewing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup, introducing two models—Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra—with refined designs, sharper and more durable displays, and premium specs. Both run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, a 4,800 mAh battery (45W charging), and 5G/Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth 6.0 with IP48 water resistance. The standard Fold 8 features a 7.6-inch inner display and dual 50 MP rear cameras, while the Ultra adopts an 8.0-inch inner screen and adds a 200 MP main camera plus a 10 MP telephoto, though most updates are incremental. Samsung claims a July 26, 2026 unveiling with availability starting August 7 in Korea and other markets, plus potential pre-order perks and leaked wallpapers; the Ultra’s higher price is being weighed against its added features.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 is expected to be revealed around July 22, 2026 with on-sale in early August; while official specs are scarce, leaks point to a Samsung Health app overhaul, a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip (with uncertainty about which models get it), no Galaxy Watch 9 Classic in regulatory filings, and 40mm/44mm variants with 1.34” and 1.47” displays, larger batteries for the 40mm, 2GB RAM/32GB storage, Wear OS 7 plus One UI 9, 5ATM/IP68 durability, and satellite messaging on the Ultra 2; pricing is not leaked but is expected to be near the Galaxy Watch 8’s launch prices.
A fresh Ice Universe leak claims screen protectors for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, suggesting the Fold 8 will be wider and shorter with clearer lineup differentiation, while the Flip 8 may see only modest changes. The Fold 8 is tipped to feature an improved crease, roughly 201 g weight, and a 4800 mAh battery; the Flip 8 could get a thinner hinge but otherwise resemble its predecessor. Chip discussions point to Exynos 2600 in some regions and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra at the July 22 Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Watch 9/Watch Ultra 2.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Unpacked 2026, preserving the AirPods-inspired look but adding a flat exterior metal surface and, on the Pro, a two‑way woofer/tweeter design for better sound and ANC. The Buds 4 cost $179 and Buds 4 Pro $249, with preorders starting today for an on-sale date of March 11. The Pro adds higher IP rating (IP57 vs IP54), silicone ear tips, and higher-end audio codecs, while Galaxy devices offer faster pairing and exclusive controls via the Wearable app; non‑Galaxy devices work but with limited features.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus are mostly software updates with a higher price tag, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra gains a new Privacy Display. In the US, the S26 and S26 Plus get a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip (Ultra also uses it in other regions), the S26 Plus adds faster 20W wireless charging, and the S26’s battery grows to 4,300mAh. Storage starts at 256GB for both base models, with prices at $899 for the S26 and $1,099 for the S26 Plus (RAM remains 12GB across the lineup). Features like Audio Eraser, Google Gemini-powered tasks, scam detection, and contextual keyboard hints are highlighted as updates likely to reach older models too. Overall, a modest upgrade that costs more.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on February 25 in San Francisco is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) with incremental design changes and upgraded internals (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, possible Exynos 2600 in some regions), plus new AI features driven by Bixby and Galaxy AI with third‑party agents like Perplexity under a wake word “Hey Plex.” The event is also anticipated to include accessories and other devices like Buds 4/Pro and the Galaxy Z TriFold, with uncertainty around MagSafe‑style magnetic alignment support (Qi2) for the S26 line.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Feb 25 will unveil the S26 lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra); the Ultra is rumored to gain a wider main-camera aperture and a new Privacy Display, with talk of Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to save costs and potential price hikes; base storage may rise to 256GB, and Samsung's live event will be streamed via YouTube, Samsung.com, and Newsroom with Tom's Guide providing live coverage.
Gizmodo provides live pre-event coverage of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, highlighting expected Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra), new Buds 4/4 Pro, and a rumored Privacy Display that darkens the screen for privacy, with potential surprises like Android XR glasses.
Samsung's Unpacked 2026 on February 25 will stream from San Francisco and is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26, and S26 Plus along with the Buds 4 series. Leaks suggest a design refresh with a camera bump and rounder edges for the Ultra, a new privacy display, and a 10-bit display, plus AI-powered camera features and potential Nota AI image generation. Edge/foldable models and smartwatches are unlikely at this event, with broader foldable and wearable reveals saved for a summer Unpacked; chip options may include Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 depending on region.
Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked of 2026 (Feb 25 in San Francisco) is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 trio (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 across models (Exynos 2600 in some regions), a modest design refresh, and AI-focused software and camera enhancements, plus updates on accessories like Galaxy Buds 4 and the Galaxy Z TriFold. Full specs and pricing will arrive at the event or shortly after.