Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Event: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 launch expected; how to watch, time & livestream details

Samsung is gearing up to host its next Galaxy Unpacked event today, where the tech giant is expected to reveal its latest generation of foldable smartphones. This year, Samsung is reportedly expanding its lineup with three foldable smartphones.

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Expected Foldable Lineup

The upcoming lineup is likely to include the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. Alongside these foldable devices, Samsung is also expected to introduce its next-generation smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked Event Time and Live Streaming Details

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event will take place today, July 22, in London, with the keynote scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s official YouTube channel.

Galaxy Z Fold 8: Expected Features

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to come with a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display and a 5.5-inch cover screen. It is likely to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor, offering enhanced performance and efficiency.

Galaxy Z Flip 8: Minor Upgrades Expected

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is tipped to receive incremental upgrades compared to its predecessor. Reports also suggest that this model could potentially be Samsung’s last clamshell-style foldable smartphone, marking a shift in the company’s foldable strategy.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Flagship Foldable

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to be positioned as Samsung’s premium foldable offering. It may feature a 5,000mAh battery, 45W wired charging, and a display capable of delivering up to 3,600 nits of peak brightness, making it one of the brightest foldable screens yet.

Smartwatch Launches Also Expected

In addition to smartphones, Samsung is likely to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The Watch Ultra 2 is rumored to feature a display with up to 5,000 nits brightness, an 800mAh battery, and an IP69K durability rating for enhanced ruggedness.

Expected Pricing Details

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to be priced at around Rs 1,99,990, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may cost approximately Rs 1,74,999. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is likely to start at around Rs 1,19,999.

On the smartwatch front, the Galaxy Watch 9 could be priced at about Rs 32,999, whereas the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is expected to fall in the range of Rs 72,000 to Rs 81,999.