Samsung Sets Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 in London With Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Glasses Expected

Samsung has announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for July 22, 2026, in London. The event is set to start at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. ET), according to Samsung's official event page and reports from Android Central.

The company is expected to unveil a new foldable lineup, updated Galaxy wearables, and Samsung's AI glasses. This will be the first time since the launch of the Galaxy S3 nearly 14 years ago that Samsung has hosted an Unpacked event in London.

The event will be streamed on Samsung.com, the Samsung Newsroom website, and the company's official YouTube channel.

New Galaxy Foldables, Watches, and Galaxy Glasses at Unpacked

Android Central reports that Samsung is expected to expand the Galaxy Z Fold line rather than issue a direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The successor to last year's book-style foldable is expected to launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 name is expected to be assigned to a new passport-style device that is shorter and wider than the current Fold form factor.

The passport-style model is reportedly positioned to compete with Apple's rumored foldable iPhone. Android Central states that Samsung has not explained the change in naming and that the company plans to ask for clarification at the event.

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also expected to launch as the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Android Central notes that last year's lineup also included a lower-cost Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, but it has not confirmed whether an FE variant will return this year.

Alongside the foldables, Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Watch 9 and, according to leaks referenced by Android Central, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The Watch Ultra 2 would be the first update to the Ultra line since its introduction and is expected to include hardware changes beyond the incremental updates seen in recent Galaxy Watch releases.

Samsung is also expected to share details on its AI glasses, referred to as Galaxy Glasses. Android Central lists the glasses as a possible reveal rather than a confirmed launch, and Samsung has not published specifications, pricing, or availability information ahead of the event.

New Galaxy Buds are listed by Android Central as another possible announcement, though the publication has not identified a specific model.

One UI 9, Android 17, and Where to Watch Unpacked

Android Central reports that One UI 9, based on Android 17, is very likely to be announced at the event, at least on the new foldable and wearable devices.

Samsung has not yet released a schedule for rolling out the update to existing Galaxy phones, and information about which older models will receive One UI 9 is expected to be shared after the Unpacked event rather than during it.

Samsung is broadcasting the event through three channels: on Samsung.com, the Samsung Newsroom site, and on Samsung's official YouTube channel. Viewers can set a reminder in advance using the Notify Me option on the livestream.

The event is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. BST, which is 9 a.m. ET, 6 a.m. PT, and 10:30 p.m. IST on July 22, 2026.

Key Details to Confirm After Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Readers planning to preorder should double-check the following after the presentation, based solely on Samsung's official announcements rather than pre-event leaks:

• Whether the Galaxy Z Fold 8 name refers to the passport-style device or the direct successor to the Fold 7, considering the reported naming change.
• Regional availability, as Samsung has previously delayed or skipped certain foldable variants in some markets.
• Storage options, RAM, and pricing tiers for each new model.
• The timeline for the One UI 9 update for existing Galaxy phones, tablets, and watches.
• Whether Galaxy Glasses will have a firm release date or remain a preview.

Samsung has not confirmed the full device list ahead of the event, and details reported by Android Central and other outlets are based on leaks. Precise preorder availability and pricing will be announced during or shortly after the presentation on July 22.

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