Updated July 21, 2026 — one day before the event. Samsung officially confirmed Galaxy Unpacked for July 22, 2026, in London, with the tagline "A New Shape Unfolds." In the two weeks since that invite went out, the leaks have gone from vague to remarkably specific — including a naming change from what we originally reported, confirmed US pricing, and a detailed spec leak for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. This post has been fully refreshed to reflect the latest, most accurate picture heading into tomorrow's event.

What's Confirmed So Far

• Date and time: July 22, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. BST
• Location: An in-person event in London — a shift from Samsung's usual Seoul, New York, or San Francisco venues
• Tagline: "A New Shape Unfolds" — the animated invite shows a wider, shorter silhouette than Samsung's current Z Fold devices
• Livestream: Available on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's official YouTube channel
• Pre-reservations: Already open in Korea since July 8, with retail units reportedly already spotted in stores ahead of the official announcement

Naming Update: Get This Right Before You Read Anything Else

When this post first went up, we — like most outlets — referred to the wider foldable as the "Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide" and the tall, direct Z Fold7 successor as simply the "Galaxy Z Fold 8." Samsung has since reportedly finalized the naming the other way around:

• Galaxy Z Fold 8 — the new wide, shorter-format foldable (previously referred to as "Z Fold 8 Wide")
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — the tall, camera-focused direct successor to the Z Fold7 (previously referred to as simply "Z Fold 8")

What Samsung Is Expected to Announce

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

The tall-format successor to the Z Fold7, expected to bring a larger 5,000mAh battery, faster 45W charging, a 200MP main camera with 50MP ultrawide and 10MP telephoto, and a display crease reduced dramatically — though a leaked hands-on video claiming to show this has been disputed by leaker Ice Universe as possibly showing the older Z Fold7 instead. See our full deep-dive for the pricing and crease controversy.

Galaxy Z Fold 8

The new wide-format model, adopting a shorter, squatter silhouette closer to a mini tablet than a traditional tall foldable — widely seen as Samsung's answer to Apple's rumored, similarly wide foldable iPhone. Expected with a 4,800mAh battery and dual rear cameras, no telephoto.

Galaxy Z Flip 8

Expected to be a comparatively modest update, with all three foldables (Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8) reportedly supporting 45W charging.

Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Watch 9 alongside a genuine second-generation Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — the more significant of the two leaks, detailed below.

Galaxy Glasses

Rumored as Samsung's first smart glasses entry, though details remain thin ahead of the event.

Pricing: What's Leaked So Far

Unlike two weeks ago, when pricing was pure speculation, both US and EU pricing have now leaked for the foldable lineup.

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: The Other Big Story

While the foldables have dominated the headlines, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak in the past 48 hours may be the more significant upgrade of the entire event. Leaked promotional images reportedly confirm:

• A 5,000-nit display — up from 3,000 nits, a 67% brightness increase
• An 800mAh battery — up from 590mAh, a 35% capacity increase
• A switch from Exynos to Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear Elite chip — the first time Samsung has moved its entire watch lineup to third-party silicon
• IP69K durability — up from IP68, plus a titanium case reportedly 12% thinner

This matters because the 2025 Galaxy Watch Ultra was widely seen as a minor refresh with the same battery and chip as the 2024 original. If these leaks hold up, the Ultra 2 looks like the genuine second generation that model never was. Full details in our dedicated Watch Ultra 2 breakdown.

Pre-Order Perks Samsung Is Offering

Samsung has been promoting pre-order incentives for early adopters who registered ahead of the announcement:

• A $30 Samsung credit toward future purchases
• Potential savings of up to $1,230 through bundled trade-in offers and discounts
• Entry into a sweepstakes where ten winners will receive $500 Samsung.com gift cards

Should You Wait for the New Models?

Wait if you specifically want the new wide form factor or the Watch Ultra 2's upgrades

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 represents a genuinely new form factor, and the Watch Ultra 2's brightness, battery, and chip upgrades look like a real generational leap rather than an incremental refresh.

Buy now if you just want a great foldable or watch at a lower, known price

With the Z Fold 8 Ultra's leaked price only $100 above the current Z Fold7, and the Watch Ultra 2 still unconfirmed until tomorrow, the current Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Watch7, and Watch Ultra remain excellent, in-stock options without any wait.

Shop Samsung Galaxy Devices at Gzmato

The current Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Galaxy Watch7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra are all in stock now, ahead of tomorrow's announcement.

Key Takeaways