Samsung held its second flagship Unpacked event of the year on July 22 in London, focusing on its foldable and wearable ecosystems. The company officially introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, a standard Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Flip8, and two new smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and the Galaxy Watch9.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold8
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads the new lineup as the thinnest Galaxy Z Fold model Samsung has produced to date. The Ultra variant is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and features a 5,000 mAh battery. Samsung describes the hardware as a multitasking machine that allows for a side-by-side experience using Multi Window.
The standard Galaxy Z Fold8 features a hardware redesign focused on display proportions. It adopts a 16:10 aspect ratio when closed, making the external screen wider than previous models. When unfolded, the device offers a 4:3 ratio for an immersive view. The Z Fold8 is designated as the lightest foldable in the current lineup.
Galaxy Z Flip8 Redesign
Samsung also revealed the Galaxy Z Flip8, which is the thinnest and lightest model in the Flip series. The device introduces a new curved design intended to make opening the handset effortless. It retains the FlexWindow for custom widgets and notifications, alongside the FlexCam system for group shots and camcorder-style video capture.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is a rugged wearable featuring a titanium-cut case designed to withstand atmospheric pressure at depths of 100 meters. The device is equipped with an 800 mAh battery to support extended use during multi-day activities.
A significant software addition to the Watch Ultra2 is the integration of Google Gemini, which enables a "raise-to-talk" gesture for personal assistance. Alongside the Ultra, Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch9, which focuses on 24/7 health monitoring, including sleep quality tracking and heart health sensors.
Official Availability
Samsung has opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, Z Flip8, and both new smartwatches on its official website. The devices emphasize thinner hardware and deeper AI integration across the ecosystem for the second half of 2026.
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