Galaxy Z Flip 7 unboxing

We’ve shown you the Fold coming out of the box, now it’s time to get a glance at Samsung’s other new foldable. Here’s the Galaxy Z Flip 7 unboxing video.

Galaxy Watch 8 preorder deals

Just like the foldable phones, preorders have started on the new Galaxy Watch models. And we’ve got all the best Galaxy Watch 8 preorder deals in one place.

My favorite so far? Amazon is offering $50 off the Galaxy Watch 8 or $100 off the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and throwing in gift cards with your purchase — $50 for Galaxy Watch 8 and $100 for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

Best foldable face-off

The Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) currently holds the top spot in our best foldable phone rankings. But that position could be under threat now that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is here.

We’ll do a full-scale face-off as part of our Galaxy Z Flip review process, but for now, John Velasco looks at the ways the Galaxy Z Flip 7 can beat the Motorola Razr Ultra.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

If you’re wondering how Samsung’s latest foldable flip phone measures up to the cheaper version, this Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE TikTok comparison offers a side-by-side look.

A wake-up call for Apple

Apple doesn’t have a foldable phone — not yet anyhow. But some people are expecting that to change next year with the release of a rumored iPhone Fold.

If that is the case, then Mark Spoonauer thinks the Galaxy Z Fold 7 gives Apple plenty to think about, since it illustrates how far ahead Samsung is in developing this kind of foldable device.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 unboxing

We’ve got a Galaxy Z Fold 7 in for more extensive testing beyond our hands-on. Here’s what it’s like to take the Galaxy Z Fold 7 out of the box.

Does the Galaxy Z Fold 7 FE offer enough?

It’s always a step in the right direction when a company offers a lower-cost version of one of its devices. But is the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE a big enough step? Considering how close it is to last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 — and how that older phone can now be had for less, at least thanks to Prime Day sales — you could argue, as I do, that Samsung may have missed the mark with its midrange flip phone.

So about that G Fold…

There had been chatter about a Galaxy Unpacked appearance by the Galaxy G Fold — the name being bandied about for the triple-folding phone Samsung is said to be working on — but that didn’t pan out. Still, the absence of the Galaxy G Fold at the July 9 product event doesn’t mean it’s not in the works, or that it won’t be arriving sooner than you might think.

That comes from no less an authority than Samsung boss TM Roh who says a triple-folding phone from his company could be ready by year’s end. Here’s what Roh told the Korea Times:

“We are working hard on a tri-fold smartphone with the goal of launching it at the end of this year. We are now focusing on perfecting the product and its usability, but we have not decided its name. As the product nears completion, we are planning to make a final decision soon.”

Hands-on with the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7

It’s the day after the Samsung Unpacked event and the early reaction to the new devices is positive — even with that noted price increase. If you haven’t yet, you can check out our hands-on impressions of both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the The Galaxy Z Flip 7 now that everything is official.

The obvious question now is when — or if — Apple will respond with its own iPhone Fold next year. Here’s why this week’s Samsung news really puts Apple on notice.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 HANDS ON: Biggest Upgrades! – YouTube

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Galaxy Z Flip 7 preorders

Like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, preorders are now underway for the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and we’re rounding up preorder deals for the foldable flip phone in advance of its July 25 release.

Free storage upgrade offers seem to be the order of the day, as we’ve seen that available from Samsung, AT&T and Verizon on Galaxy Z Flip 7 preorders. The Verizon deal strikes us as particularly, compelling, as you can essentially get the phone free depending on the phone you trade in.

In praise of the Classic

Dan Bracaglia has looked at all the watches Samsung showed off today and has a favorite — the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is the one to get, he says, even if it costs more than the standard model. Credit the extra storage, bigger battery and better design.

Galaxy Watch specs compared

Trying to decide which Galaxy Watch is right for you? Check out this specs table comparing the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic announced today. We’ve also included the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which adds a new blue version with 64GB of storage.

Hands-on with the Galaxy Watch 8

Kate Kozuch takes the Galaxy Watch 8 out for an early spin, with a particular eye on examining the health and fitness tracking features. She’s also intrigued by the idea of having Gemini available on a wrist-worn device with no need to pair the watch with a nearby phone.

Let the pre-orders begin

After the launch event comes the pre-orders, and we’ve got a guide to all the early offers emerging on Samsung’s latest products, starting with Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-orders. One of the most compelling deals so far, comes from Samsung itself, which will not only upgrade your storage at no extra cost but also take up to $1,150 off the cost of the phone depending on the device you trade-in.

As a reminder, pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 are now live, and the phone itself arrives in stores July 25.

More on One UI 8

As noted during the Galaxy Unpacked presentation, all the new foldable phones are shipping with Android 16 and One UI 8 preinstalled — impressive since it feels like One UI 7 just got here.

Tom Pritchard has more details on the features One UI 8 is bringing to the mix.

No surprises

So all that talk about a Galaxy G Fold appearance didn’t pan out. And Project Moohan was a no-show, too, at least during the keyote.

Wrapping it up

After a video on Samsung’s sustainability efforts, TM Roh is back to recap things while also talking about the sustainable materials Samsung’s new products use.

“Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 represent the pinnacle of our innovation,” Roh said. And with that, we’re all done.

Watch pricing

The Galaxy Watch 8 costs $349 for the 40mm version. That’s actually a $50 price hike from the Galaxy Watch 7.

You’ll pay $499 for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.

Preorders start now, and you can pick up the watch in stores on July 25.

Screen brightness

Amid a very lengthy video showing off the Galaxy Watch 8 features, Samsung notes that the watch’s display is rated for 3,000 nits of brightness so its easy to see outdoors. It’s thinner than before, too.

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is back with the rotating bezel.

A 2025 version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in a new blue shade. Otherwise features seem to be the same, save for an upgrade to 64GB of storage.

Gemini on your watch

The Galaxy Watch 8 will have Gemini on board, meaning you won’t need to pair your smartwatch with a phone. All you need is a Wi-Fi or LTE connection to access the assistant.

Meet Xealth

Samsung has bought Xealth, which is a healthcare integration platform. The move looks like it lets you more easily share data from Samsung’s wearables and health care providers. Samsung says it’s a cornerstone of advancing care at home.

Vascular Load

Another new feature of the Galaxy Watch measures Vascular Load as you sleep and gives you advice on developing heart healthy habits.

A sensor on the watch measures antioxidant levels and makes recommendations on diet.

Up close with the Galaxy Watch 8

Want to learn more about the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic? We have a video on the latest Samsung smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Hands-On: Biggest Upgrades! – YouTube

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Galaxy Watch 8

The Galaxy Watch 8 makes its debut, and among the new feature are a Running Coach tool to help you train and deliver real-time coaching.

A Bedtime Reminders feature helps you optimize sleep, too.

A Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, too

Samsung also has a lower-cost version of the Flip available in the form of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. It’s $899, which is $100 less than the Motorola Razr Plus (2025). You can get it in black or white.

Price and availability

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 still costs $1,099. Pre-orders start today, with the phone shipping July 25. It’ comes in blue, black and red with a mint option exclusively at Samsung.

Flex cam

There’s a fairly lengthy video about using the Galaxy Z Flip 7’s flexible camera to capture video, which is probably a way to distract you from the fact that the camera specs haven’t changed year-to-year.

However, it does sound like the ProVisual engine is getting a refresh for better photo processing

Bigger Flex Window

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a 4.1-inch cover display, up from 3.4 inches on the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The bezels smaller, too.

Now Brief summaries appear on the Flex Window, and you can customize the wallpaper to optimize it for the design, as the display incorporates the two exterior cameras.

Galaxy Z Flip 7

And now it’s time to talk Galaxy Z Flip 7. We’ve got a hand-on video for the flip phone.

Galaxy Z Flip 7 + FE Hands-On: You’ve Got Options! – YouTube

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Price and availability

Pre-orders start today. The phone costs $1,999, a $100 price increase from the Galaxy Z Fold 6. There are three colors — silver, black, blue — and Samsung is offering a mint version exclusively.

Sounds like it’s hitting stores on July 25.

Camera details

We’re going over Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera changes now, led by that 200MP camera. But the ultrawide camera features a 100-degree field of view and autofocus.

AI editing tools are getting smarter; for instance, you’ll be able to get suggestions on multiple people to remove from a photo at once.

And of course, the expansive Fold display makes it easier to compare photo edits side-by-side or editing videos right on your device.

Galaxy AI on foldables

Samsung is showing off its Galaxy AI features, but the key here is that they’ve been optimized for the larger screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

There’s also a recap of the KEEP feature Samsung announced the other day that keeps personal data secure on your device.

Google AI Pro for foldables

You’ll get six free months of Google AI Pro with your Samsung foldable phone purchase. So that’s nice.

Android 16 on-board

The early release of Android 16 means the new Samsung phones will ship with the latest OS out of the box. Thats the fastest that’s ever happened.

Google’s Rick Osterloh appears to talk about some of the AI improvements that Google has developed with Samsung, including Circle to Search and Gemini Live improvements. We’ve got the details in a report on Google’s new AI capabilities.

AI features

Samsung is touting the AI features on its phones, highlighted by multimodal AI support. That allows the phone to see what you’re seeing and share information around that.

Another key AI factor is personalization, and this refers to the Now Brief feature that Samsung introduced earlier this year with the Galaxy S25 series. Its coming to the foldables, too. And everything’s protected from the Personal Data Engine to keep you information secure.

‘Wildly thin’

Samsung is now explaining why it matters that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner than before. It’s because it makes the folded-up phone easier to carry around.

Also because the cover screen is now larger, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels more like a conventional device, making it easier to use when the phone is closed shut.

200MP camera

As expected, Samsung is using a 200MP main camera on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. But it’s also restructured the other rear camers to fit the slender design.

‘Breakthroughs without compromise’

We’re getting the rundown of what Samsung is delivering with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — it’s slimmer, it’s smarter (with Galaxy AI) and it’s powerful.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest foldable phone, and it’s got a new hinge to keep that slim design durable. The hinge also helps the display be more resilient.

Meet the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Samsung is introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 7, but we’ve got a video hands-on of the new foldable.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 HANDS ON: Biggest Upgrades! – YouTube

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Galaxy AI recap

TM Roh of Samsung kicks things off, with a quick recap of Samsung’s AI efforts, including the company’s push to bring AI to its smartwatches. (More on that in a bit, I’m sure). And now he’s talking about the new foldables, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

“The Ultra era is ready to unfold,” he says.

Hands-on with the new products

With Samsung taking the stage at Unpacked, we can now pass along our hands-on impressions of some of the devices being launched today.

We’ll have more details about each of those products and more as Unpacked continues.

It begins

After a quick hype video touting Samsung’s innovations — uplifting music included, naturally — Galaxy Unpacked is underway.

Here’s what the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 might look like

With less than 10 minutes before Unpacked starts, let’s take one last look at the possible Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 designs. We’ve got some last-minute leaks of renders that claim to show off the new devices.

The renders come from Evan Blass, who has a solid reputation, and show off just how thin the two phones might actually be. Earlier reports claim the Z Fold 7 may be just 4.5mm when unfolded, alongside a larger 8.2-inch display panel.

As for the Z Flip 7, we’re looking at an all-new cover display that covers the entire front of the phone — similar to the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. Not only does that mean there’s no cutout where the cameras should be, we’re likely getting a larger cover screen as well.

Of course we’re only hours away from seeing both phones, and possibly the rumored Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, up close and personal.

A cheaper Galaxy foldable at last?

While we haven’t seen a great many rumors or leaks about it, there is mounting evidence that this Galaxy Unpacked will feature three foldable devices. And that third device would finally deliver a cheaper foldable, currently dubbed the Galaxy Z fFip 7 FE.

The most recent specs leak suggests the phone will have a pair of 4.1-inch and 6.98-inch displays, just like the Z Flip 7, while also being powered by the Exynos 2400e chipset, Inside we’re looking at 8GB of RAM, a choice of 128 or 256GB of storage and a 4,000 mAh battery. That’ll apparently come rocking a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide shooter and a 12MP lens for selfies.

There’s still a fair bit we don’t know about the phone, like pricing or display specs, but we should hear about that before Unpacked is over.

Is Samsung overhyping the Z Fold 7?

For years we’ve been hearing about the possibility of Samsung releasing a Galaxy Z Fold Ultra — something better and more advanced than the standard Z Fold flagship. This year it seems Samsung might follow through in a way, because it’s been hyping up the Z Fold 7 as an “Ultra” handset.

Samsung even referred to the next foldable as “Galaxy Ultra” while simultaneously hyping up its abilities to offer ” “cutting-edge performance and seamless AI integration optimized for the foldable format.” If that wasn’t enough Samsung later came out to refer to the Z Fold 7 as the “thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet — meticulously crafted and built to last.”

Those are some very bold promises, and we still don’t know if Samsung can actually deliver on them Needless to say, it’s going to be interesting to see if Samsung is being totally truthful or applying the usual layers of marketing hyperbole to try and sell more phones.

The view from London

While there’s a Tom’s Guide crew at the main Unpacked event in New York, Samsung’s holding gatherings elsewhere, too. And our own Richard Priday checks in from London with this photo, where the Galaxy Unpacked launch event is apparently full of stars — or at least stars made to look like the Galaxy AI logo.

The fight for the thinnest phone

To hear the rumors surrounding the Galaxy Z Fold 7, a major focus will be how thin the new phone is compared to other devices — foldable phones in particular. Assuming the latest Fold 7 is 4.2mm at its thinnest point when unfolded — and that’s the leading rumor right now — here’s how that compares to a few other noteworthy models.

• Galaxy Z Fold 6: 5.6mm
• Galaxy S25 Edge: 5.8mm
• Oppo Find N5: 4.2mm
• Honor Magic V5: 4.2mm
• iPhone 17 Air (rumored): 5.65mm

And we are in the door!

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Tom’s Guide is official inside at the Unpacked event in New York, which means it’s time to start counting down the minutes until the event actually starts.

With word that we’ll see the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, a range of new Galaxy Watches and the all-new Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, there’s an awful lot to look forward to.

Don’t expect to see another Galaxy Ring

While there are rumors that a Galaxy Ring 2 is in development, don’t expect to see it at Galaxy Unpacked later today. The original Galaxy Ring did launch last year, and it certainly wouldn’t be too early to get a follow-up, it isn’t likely to happen.

The sheer lack of rumors and leaks is a big indicator that development isn’t very far along. On top of that I’d speculate that Samsung probably wanted to gauge the reception of the original Galaxy ring before getting serious about the sequel.

Designing new gadgets takes several months if everything goes smoothly, and what we’ve heard suggests development is still in those early stages. That would put a potential launch in the calendar for sometime next year at the earliest.

Tom’s Guide is on the ground at Unpacked

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Unpacked starts in little over an hour, and the Tom’s Guide team is already on the ground — with Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer waiting in line for the show to begin.

Unpacked itself starts at 10 a.m. Eastern time (7 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. BST) and if you check back in here we’ll be covering all the news as it happens.

A durability downer

Historically, durability hasn’t been foldables’ strongest attribute. I’m sure a lot of you can remember the problems the original Galaxy Fold faced, to the point where Samsung had to cancel its launch and push release back by several months,

Things have improved a lot in the past few years, thanks to new materials, better hinge design and the introduction of IP water and dust resistance testing. It had been hoped that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 would push that even further, exceeding the IP48 rating afforded to the Galaxy Z Fold 6. That isn’t particularly farfetched, considering we’re expecting some design changes on the phone.

Sadly the latest rumors suggest this won’t be the case, and the Z Fold 7 will come with the exact same IP rating as its predecessor. IP48 isn’t particularly bad, since it means the phone can last at least 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of water. But it leaves the foldable with a serious weakness to dust particles. Which, as the original Galaxy Fold showed, can be a big problem.

All eyes on AI

Samsung did a lot of talking about AI features in its pre-launch teasers, raising the possibility of new AI capabilities debuting with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. That would certainly grab our attention, because we just completed an AI phone face-off with phones from Samsung, Google and Apple. And as good as Galaxy AI has proven to be, Google’s take on AI-based phone features won the majority of our contests.

It wasn’t a total walkover for Google and Gemini. The Galaxy AI features power the digital assistant and image generation finished ahead of Google and Apple in those two contests. But Samsung has a lot of ground to gain in other categories, and the new foldable phones could show us what the company has in the works for AI.

Galaxy Z Fold compared

It’s helpful to see what changes in a phone model from one year to the next, not necessarily because you want to upgrade from last year’s phone, but because it helps illustrate just how significant the changes to the new model are. With that in mind, we have a Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6 comparison based on the rumors swirling around the upcoming release.

There’s the usual processor upgrade, of course — we’re expecting the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to run on a new Snapdragon 8 Elite system on chip. But the bigger changes look to involve design, as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 adopts bigger screens and a thinner design than its predecessor. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also supposed to adopt the 200MP main camera found on phones like the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Edge; the Z Fold 6 made do with a 50MP shooter.

As for things likely to stay the same, it doesn’t sound like there will be changes to battery size, so the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is really going to have to depend on the new Snapdragon silicon to help it last longer on a charge.

What’s happening with the S Pen?

As much as we like to think of new phones arriving packed with new features and hardware, that isn’t always the case. We do lose stuff quite regularly, and a bunch of rumors claim that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may be ditching the S Pen — just like the Galaxy Z Fold SE did last year.

It’s speculated that Samsung is focussing on the thickness of the foldable this time, and since every millimeter counts it will be removing the digitizer layer from the foldable screen. The Z Fold 7 wouldn’t be able to detect stylus input without it, and that means no S Pen support.

One leaker does claim the phone may have a brand new kind of S Pen, but other rumors seem to disagree. Roland Quandt, who posted a series of in-depth specs about the foldable, makes no mention of a new stylus.

Galaxy Z Flip compared

If you’re wondering what’s likely to change with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, you might want to take a look at our Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6 comparison, which tries to put the rumored updates in context of last year’s phone.

The biggest change in the works will likely involve the screens on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which should be bigger than the comparable panels on last year’s model. Specifically, the Flip 7’s main display is supposed to be around 6.9 inches, while the cover display will grow to either 4 inches or 4.1 inches, depending on which rumor you’re following. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 had 6.7- and 3.4-inch screens inside and out.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 could also get a bigger battery and leaker Roland Quandt has the new model getting thinner than the Galaxy Z Flip 6, even if the change won’t be as dramatic as the thinner Galaxy Z Fold 7.

As for the cameras, they look to be staying the same unless Samsung has some AI-fueled photo capture and processing features it’s going to wow us with.

A new chip for the Galaxy Z Flip 7?

Chipsets change almost every year in phones, and that’s likely to be the case with the Galaxy Z Flip 7. What’s less clear is what chip Samsung will use with the phone.

Normally, you’d expect Samsung’s flip phone to get a Snapdragon 8 system-on-chip, matching the top-of-the-line silicon that the Galaxy Z Fold uses. But a persistent rumor has the Galaxy Z Flip 7 getting a new Exynos chipset — the Exynos 2500, to be specific.

Exynos chips are powerful and they can support Galaxy AI features, but they don’t always match Qualcomm’s comparable Snapdragon silicon for CPU and GPU speeds. So an Exynos 2500-powered Galaxy Z Flip 7 may not be a performance powerhouse.

We’ll find out for certain once Samsung confirms what chip its new flip phone is using and when we get the phone in for benchmark testing.

Biggest questions ahead of Unpacked

I’ve been covering Samsung launch events regularly for a decade now, and before each one, it seems like we know all the key details about whatever it is that will appear at the show. And yet, I always have some key questions that I’m hoping Samsung will answer during the event itself.

That’s certainly the case this time around, and a few days ago, I wrote about the burning questions ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2025. For the TLDR version, I’m wondering exactly what Samsung means with all this talk of the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra, how the Galaxy Z Flip will grab our attention and what kind of new health tracking features are in the works for the Galaxy Watch models.

Oh, and there’s the not incidental question of what all this is going to cost.

Last-minute foldable rumors

Just because Unpacked is hours away from starting, the rumor machine isn’t about to stop cranking out new details about the upcoming product releases from Samsung. And if you’re interested in foldable phones, Roland Quandt of WinFuture.de has posted some last-minute specs for all three foldables that we’re expecting to see today.

Yes, I said “three.” Along with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, which everyone probably expected, Quandt also believes we’re getting a Galaxy Z Flip FE, a cheaper model of Samsung’s flip phone. Certainly, there have been rumors that such a phone was on the way, though some people were expecting to see it later in the year.

At any rate, most of the last-minute specs match what we’ve been hearing about all along, save for Quandt’s claim that the Z Flip 7 will have a 6.9-inch interior screen and a 4.1-inch cover display — previously rumors listed those sizes at 6.85 inches and 4 inches, respectively. See for yourself how the upcoming foldable phones are expected to compare.

All of this in the last couple of posts is from official Samsung promo materials

— @rquandt.bsky.social (@rquandt.bsky.social.bsky.social) 2025-07-09T08:34:09.760Z

The case for a cheaper flip

The Galaxy Z Flip has been Samsung’s more affordable foldable phone, but in this case, affordability is in the eye of the beholder. Yes, compared to the $1,899 Galaxy Z Fold 6, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 feels like a bargain at $1,099. But that’s still what you’d pay for a premium phone like Samsung’s own Galaxy S25 Edge.

And the Galaxy Z Flip’s price tag reflects a $100 price hike from a year ago, as Samsung pushed the cost of a foldable phone back past the $1,000 mark. That’s not exactly going to encourage widespread adoption of foldable devices.

So that’s why Samsung might be motivated to release a Galaxy Z Flip FE, which rumors say will strip back some of the regular Flip’s features for lower starting price. Samsung certainly has motivation to do so, as Motorola sells a pair of foldable phones — the Motorola Razr Plus and the standard Motorola Razr — that cost $999 and $699, respectively.

I wrote a little bit more on the case for Samsung making a cheaper foldable phone.

All about the watches

How many different watch models will Samsung show off at Unpacked? What kind of features will they have? And is the Galaxy Watch Classic finally coming back after a two-year absence from the smartwatch lineup?

We’ll need to wait for Unpacked to get the definitive answers, but we can preview the various Galaxy Watch rumors right now.

One UI 8

It’s very likely that the Galaxy foldable devices revealed at Galaxy Unpacked today are going to come with One UI 8 preinstalled. For starters, Samsung launched the beta program for One UI 8 back in May. For another, just ahead of Unpacked, Samsung detailed new security features for its phones that will be part of One UI 8.

Part of the announcement has to do with the Personal Data Engine that debuted as part of the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year and enables features like Now Brief. That’s the part of the phone that learns your preferences and routines over time, and surfaces those at key points in the day — weather reports and commute data before you leave for work as an example.

Samsung already says that info is secure on your device, but to ensure further security, One UI 8 is introducing Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection, or KEEP. It’s billed as an on-device security layer for your most sensitive personal data. As explained by Samsung, features like KEEP are essential for making on-device AI even smarter about you without spilling all those secrets.

Could we get a triple-folding surprise?

Samsung’s gotten in the habit of including a surprise during recent Galaxy Unpacked events, usually in the form of a teaser for an upcoming product. In recent years, that’s how the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy S25 Edge made their initial debuts.

If there’s a candidate for this year’s Surprise Guest at Unpacked, it could well be the Galaxy G Fold. That’s a rumored triple-folding device that Samsung has in the works. Certainly, the phone maker has shown off prototypes and now reports are circulating that the so-called G Fold could ship this year.

Adding to that speculation is a report that surfaced at the end of last month claiming that the Galaxy G Fold would get a preview at Unpacked in July. That seems a curious decision, considering it’s not even clear what countries a triple-folding phone would ship in. Of course, we were saying the same thing about the Galaxy S25 Edge seven months ago.

Battery watch

Samsung’s foldable phones are not known for their record-setting battery life. Last year, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 lasted 11 hours and 13 minutes on our battery test where we have phones surf the web until they run out of power. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 finished a minute over 11 hours.

Those results are better than the average smartphone, but only just, as phones tend to conk out around the 1.5 hour mark.

Can the new foldables improve things? Based on rumors, if they do, it’s going to have to be on the back of the chipset that powers either the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7. The new Fold is supposed to feature the same 4,400 mAh battery as the current model, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is tipped to get a modest increase in battery size (4,300 mAh instead of 4,000 mAh).

Assuming those specs are correct, we won’t know what all that means until we get our hands on the new phones and test out their batteries. But it sounds like the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 will continue to set the pace for long-lasting foldables.

Other Samsung phones on sale

I don’t have to tell you that Unpacked is taking place at the same time as Amazon Prime Day, and that means a bunch of other Samsung phones are on sale — in some cases at very reduced prices. So if you’re not quite ready to commit to a foldable device like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, you can still pick up a premium model for a significant discount.

Take this deal, spotted by my colleague Josh Render, where the Galaxy S25 Ultra is available for $934. That’s a $365 drop from the phone’s regular asking price.

Moohan’s time to shine?

To Moohan or not to Moohan? That could be the question Samsung is asking itself ahead of Unpacked.

Specifically, Samsung has been talking up its Android XR=based headset since first revealing plans last year to release Project Moohan at some point in 2025. Since then there have been demos — I’ve even been to one myself — but not much in the way of actual details. And we certainly don’t have a price or release date.

Could that data come during Unpacked today? Samsung would certainly have people’s attention. But on the other hand, when you want to talk foldable phones and smartwatches, an already-announced headset might be seen as a distraction. And nothing’s stopping Samsung from holding a Moohan-focused event later on this summer or in early fall.

New Galaxy Watch 8 health features

When it comes to smartwatch news, I usually defer to my colleague Dan Bracaglia, and he’s been looking at all the Galaxy Watch 8 rumors swirling about. Specifically, he’s found five rumored upgrades to the Galaxy Watch 8 that could prove significant.

The ones grabbing my attention are the possible health improvements since that’s one area where Samsung has excelled in recent years. According to Dan’s report, Cardiovascular Load — a way to make sure you’re not putting too much stress on your heart — and one-touch nutrition tracking could be the highlights of this year’s update.

Early Galaxy Z Flip 7 unboxing

Compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 hasn’t garnered the same level of attention. But you can at least get an early look at the phone, assuming this YouTube video capturing since-deleted unboxing footage posted to X is the real deal.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 – WORLD’S FIRST UNBOXING and Hands on look! – YouTube

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We were hipped to the video from X’s @andrei_eclynoh via Phone Arena. And our biggest takeway is that the Galaxy Z Flip seems more slender than its predecessor.

That’s no accident. In his last-minute post of leaked marketing materials for Samsung’s foldables, Roland Quandt has the Galaxy Z Flip 7 measuring 6.5mm thin when unfolded. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 was 6.9mm. No, that’s not a big reduction, but I imagine it will be noticeable to anyone carrying the new Samsung flip phone around.

Could a classic look return?

The usual Galaxy Watch update could be joined by another model today to go with the Galaxy Watch 8. Multiple reports have the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic joining Samsung’s lineup. It would be the first Classic model since the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

Based on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic renders that have emerged, the rotating bezel that people seemed to like about the last version will be back. Rumored specs claim there will be just a single 47mm model and the watch will run on a 435 mAh battery. The model size is the same as the Galaxy Watch Ultra; the battery is not.

Still time to save

Samsung typically runs promotions ahead of its Unpacked events, and this time around, if you register your name and email address with the company, you can expect a $50 credit on any preorders you place for products announced during Wednesday’s launch. That promotion runs through the start of Unpacked, so time is ticking down on your chance to register.

There’s no obligation to order if you sign up, and in addition to that $50 credit, Samsung is dangling the prospect of up to $1,150 in additional savings for anyone who does preorder a new device unveiled at Unpacked.

Unpacked in 60 seconds

If you want an even briefer rundown of what Samsung could have cooking for later today, please enjoy Mark Spoonauer’s TikTok-length recap of Galaxy Unpacked rumors.

S Pen or no pen?

Last-minute leaks keep cropping up ahead of Unpacked, and there’s one that emerged today from what look to be leaked Samsung marketing materials that we kind of hope isn’t true.

The materials are posted by Roland Quandt, a pretty reliable leaker, and when it comes to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 info, those materials go into a lot of detail. You’ll see information touting the new bigger screens, the thinner design, Galaxy AI features and the Snapdragon 8 chipset.

What you won’t read about is any mention of the S Pen.

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We had previously heard some less-than-encouraging rumors regarding the status of the S Pen and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. To make the phone thinner, Samsung supposedly did away with the S Pen digitizer. That would necessitate some changes to the input device that works with the foldable phone.

It seems like a trade-off we’d have a hard time making, so hopefully this is a case of rumors that don’t pan out in the end.

New One UI 8 feature

It’s very likely that the Galaxy foldable devices revealed at Galaxy Unpacked today are going to come with One UI 8 preinstalled. For starters, Samsung launched the beta program for One UI 8 back in May. For another, just ahead of Unpacked, Samsung detailed new security features for its phones that will be part of One UI 8.

Part of the announcement has to do with the Personal Data Engine that debuted as part of the Galaxy S25 series earlier this year and enables features like Now Brief. That’s the part of the phone that learns your preferences and routines over time, and surfaces those at key points in the day — weather reports and commute data before you leave for work as an example.

Samsung already says that info is secure on your device, but to ensure further security, One UI 8 is introducing Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection, or KEEP. It’s billed as an on-device security layer for your most sensitive personal data. As explained by Samsung, features like KEEP are essential for making on-device AI even smarter about you without spilling all those secrets.

Galaxy Unpacked video preview

Get prepped for the Unpacked event with this rundown of the biggest rumored announcements we could see at the show.

Galaxy Unpacked Last-Minute Rumors: Z Fold 7 Ultra, Watch 8, XR Headset! – YouTube

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Galaxy Unpacked 2025: What we’re expecting

Here’s more detail on some of the potential announcements that could mark this week’s Galaxy Unpacked event.

Galaxy Z Fold 7: This year’s premium foldable is expected to have bigger screens and a thinner profile. Samsung has also promised an AI camera, and rumors tip the Fold to adapt the 200MP main camera found on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Galaxy Z Flip 7: Like the Fold, Samsung’s foldable flip phone is expected to get larger screens — both the interior display as well as the outer cover screen. While the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could see a larger battery than its predecessor, there may not be significant camera changes, and there’s some mystery as to what chipset will power the new phone.

Galaxy Z Flip FE: Samsung will reportedly launch a lower-cost version of its flip phone, with scaled back battery and chipset specs, along with less storage than the full-priced model.

Galaxy Watch 8: We could see as many as three new versions of Samsung’s smartwatch. Along with the new standard version, Samsung will reportedly bring back the Samsung Watch Classic with a rotating bezel and a larger size. A new Galaxy Watch Ultra could also be in the works, with an additional color option at the very least.

Galaxy G Fold: It’s no secret that Samsung is working on a foldable phone that folds in three places. But could the so-called Galaxy G Fold get a sneak peek at Unpacked? At least one rumor says it’s very possible.

Project Moohan: We’ve been hearing about Samsung’s upcoming headset since late last year, and while we’ve had a chance to demo Project Moohan, very few other details have been made available. Perhaps that changes at Unpacked.