Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, held in London, delivered a wave of new devices and software innovations. The company unveiled the next-generation Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and its long-rumored Galaxy Glasses. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the key announcements.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899.99 and features a 7.6-inch inner AMOLED display (120Hz) and a 5.5-inch outer display, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. It comes in lavender, cream, graphite, and pistachio. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, priced at $2,099, offers a thinner 4.1mm unfolded profile, a larger 5,000mAh battery, and a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Both foldables introduce a 4:3 aspect ratio for improved multitasking.
Galaxy Z Flip 8
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 ($1,200) features a thinner, lighter design and an improved cover screen with easier app access and a new Recent Apps menu. It retains the 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP selfie camera, along with a 4,300mAh battery.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2
The Galaxy Watch 9 introduces sleep apnea detection, proactive heart health monitoring, and a partnership with iFit for fitness content. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 boasts a 5,000-nit peak brightness, 60-hour battery life, and OCF OLED technology.
Galaxy Glasses
Samsung’s first smart glasses, the Galaxy Glasses, are powered by a Snapdragon chipset and feature a built-in camera for AI-driven visual queries. They offer up to 9 hours of battery life and are available in frames designed in collaboration with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
Galaxy AI and Software Upgrades
Galaxy AI now includes a personal data engine that anticipates user needs, a Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) for research, and My FanCam for subject-focused video exports. Google’s Rick Osterloh highlighted deeper Gemini integration across 40+ apps.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders are open now, with general availability starting August 7. In India, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at Rs. 1,79,999, and the Ultra at Rs. 1,99,999.
Samsung’s 2026 lineup emphasizes foldable innovation, AI-powered experiences, and expanded wearables, setting the stage for the next era of mobile technology.