Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event delivered a wave of new devices and AI-driven features, reinforcing the company’s commitment to foldables, wearables, and intelligent ecosystems. Here are the ten most important announcements from the event.
1. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Takes Centre Stage
Samsung introduced its first Ultra-branded foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, featuring a larger display, a 200MP camera, premium hardware, and enhanced AI-powered productivity tools.
2. Galaxy Z Fold8 Gets a Wider Design
The Galaxy Z Fold8 arrives with a redesigned, wider form factor, upgraded display technology, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, offering a more refined foldable experience.
3. Galaxy Z Flip8 Targets Pocketable AI
Samsung’s latest clamshell foldable brings performance upgrades, improved cover-screen functionality, and enhanced camera features tailored for everyday users.
4. Galaxy Watch9 Brings New Health Tools
The Galaxy Watch9 adds upgraded internals and wellness features, including Heart Health Score and Daily Cardio Load tracking, to help users monitor their fitness more closely.
5. Galaxy Watch Ultra2 Gets Tougher
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 features a larger 800mAh battery, a slimmer design, increased storage, and advanced outdoor fitness capabilities, built for durability and extended use.
6. Samsung Expands Its AI Ecosystem
Samsung highlighted agentic AI experiences designed to understand user intent and support tasks across its latest Galaxy devices, making interactions more intuitive and seamless.
7. AI Tools Upgrade Photo Editing
New AI features help users reframe videos, edit photos using natural language prompts, improve stabilisation, and create more polished visual content directly on their devices.
8. Smart Glasses Enter the Galaxy Ecosystem
Samsung showcased intelligent eyewear developed in partnership with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, marking the company’s entry into the smart glasses market.
9. Google Joins Samsung’s Wearable Push
Google presented new smart-glass frame designs, signalling deeper collaboration around AI-powered wearable technology and expanding the possibilities for augmented reality.
10. Samsung Doubles Down on Foldables
The event made Samsung’s strategy clear: combine new foldable designs, agentic AI, health technology, and connected wearables to create a cohesive ecosystem for the future.