Samsung to unveil three foldables at July 22 Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung is set to unveil a significantly expanded lineup of foldable smartphones and new wearable devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, in London. The event, scheduled for 2 p.m. BST, will be streamed live on the company's official website and YouTube channel.

The launch marks a strategic shift for the company, which is introducing three new foldable models instead of the usual two. The headliners are the Galaxy Z Fold 8, featuring a new, shorter "passport-style" design, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which retains the traditional tall, book-style form factor. A new Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also expected. In a notable last-minute production adjustment, reports from a leaker with a track record for component-level claims indicate Samsung has pivoted to manufacture significantly more units of the new wide-body Z Fold 8 than the Ultra model. The company is reportedly aiming for 2.8 million units of the Z Fold 8 against two million of the Z Fold 8 Ultra in the initial production run, with 1.5 million Z Flip 8 units planned.

This production shift suggests internal confidence is leaning toward the newer, potentially more affordable form factor ahead of the launch. The...