Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 live: How to watch, event details, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8, Watch 9
Samsung is hosting its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event today in London, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Here's the event timing, live streaming details and all the expected announcements.
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Jul 22, 2026, 09:03 AM (IST) | Edited: Jul 22, 2026, 09:08 AM (IST)
Samsung is hosting its highly flagship and exclusive second Galaxy Unpacked event today. The tech giant is expected to unveil its premium and next generation foldable smartphones along with Galaxy smartwatches and long rumored AI powered smart glasses.
It is nearly after 14 years that Samsung is returning to London for its Galaxy Unpacked event. To recall, the company last hosted the launch of Galaxy S3 in the country. While all the details about the products are under wraps, but rumors and leaks suggest that company could announce its biggest foldable smartphones yet.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: live streaming and event timings
Samsung is set to host its Galaxy Unpacked today, 22 July, 2026, in London.
Event timings are as follows:
- 2:00 PM BST
- 6:30 PM IST
You can also watch the keynote live via:
- Samsung.com
- Samsung Newsroom
- Samsung's official YouTube channel
Besides this, the tech giant has also opened registrations for users on its website. If you want to get hands on launch updates, or notifications related to the event, or exclusive offers before the event begins, ten you can head straight to the website and register yourself.
What to expect: Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series
One of the biggest attractions expected at the Galaxy Unpacked is to be Samsung's new foldable lineup.
According to reports, the company might reveal thee foldable smartphones, including:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Galaxy Z Fold 8
Talking about the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8, it is rumored to feature a passport style design that's wider and shorter than the currently available traditional book style Fold series.
Expected specifications:
- Android 17-based One UI 9 out of the box
- 5.5-inch cover display
- 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display
- Enhanced Galaxy AI features
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset
The smartphone will also have a redesigned form factor which is expected to improve one-handed usability. Additionally, it will also have a wider aspect ratio to perform everyday tasks easily and efficiently.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
The company is also expected to introduce the Galxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. As per leaks, the device might come with:
- Peak display brightness of up to 3,600 nits
- Refined hinge and slimmer design
- 5,000mAh battery
- 45W wired fast charging
- Premium camera system
Interestingly, the reports also states that Samsung could also rename its foldable, hence making the Ultra model the successor to last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Galaxy Z Flip 8
Expected specifications might include:
- Updated processor
- One UI 9 based on Android 17
- Refined hinge mechanism
- Better battery efficiency
- New Galaxy AI capabilities
Reports further indicate that this could be the final year when Samsung will launch a traditional clamshell style Flip smartphone.
Android 17 and One UI 9 launch
Galaxy Unpacked will also be featuring the Samsung's latest software experience, One UI 9, which is based on the latest version of Android, 17.
The new foldables are expected to be the first to roll out with the Android 17 preloaded.
Some of the software features to look out for are:
- Enhanced personalization
- Better continuity between cover and inner displays
- Improved multitasking for foldables
- Smarter productivity tools
- New Galaxy AI features
Many of the AI features that Samsung plans to showcase in today's keynote will be part of the One UI 9 test that it has been running on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Samsung is expected to be adding to its smartwatch lineup as well
Galaxy Watch 9
The Galaxy Watch 9 will be expected to introduce incremental enhancements such as:
- Faster processor
- Better battery optimisation
- Enhanced health tracking
- Improved AI-powered wellness features
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Samsung could finally reveal the much-anticipated Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.
Expected features include:
- Enhanced fitness and health sensors
- IP69K durability rating
- 800mAh battery
- Up to 5,000 nits display brightness
- Improved GPS and outdoor tracking
AI Smart Glasses might soon be a reality
The other exciting news is Samsung will provide an early preview of its new AI-powered smart glasses.
The company has already announced partnerships with fashion companies such as Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for wearable products.
The smart glasses will join Samsung's upcoming Galaxy XR headset into Google's Android XR headset suite; they will feature AI-powered navigation, hands-free controls and a mixed reality experience.
Galaxy AI will be getting some big upgrades
Samsung has hinted that the new Samsung devices will offer more intelligent, adaptive, and personalised experiences using Galaxy AI.
New AI capabilities to include:
- Translation
- Productivity
- Voice assistance
- Note-taking
- Multitasking
- Photography
Many of these features are expected to be geared towards foldables and wearables
What to Expect
Galaxy Unpacked 2026 promises to be one of Samsung's largest unveilings in a long while. The event is expected to feature Samsung's next mobile AI vision and high-end hardware, as it introduces a new foldable lineup along with Android 17 based on One UI 9 and new Galaxy Watches, as well as the potential of AI smart glasses.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Event Details at glance
| Parameter | Details |
| Event | Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 |
| Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Venue | London, United Kingdom |
| Time (BST) | 2:00 PM |
| Time (IST) | 6:30 PM |
| Live Streaming | Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, Samsung YouTube |
Expected Launches
| Product | Expected Highlights |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 | New passport-style design, 7.6-inch inner display, 5.5-inch cover display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | 5,000mAh battery, 45W charging, up to 3,600 nits brightness |
| Galaxy Z Flip 8 | Minor hardware upgrades, Galaxy AI, One UI 9 |
| Galaxy Watch 9 | Faster processor, improved health tracking |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 | Up to 5,000 nits display, 800mAh battery, IP69K durability |
| AI Smart Glasses | Android XR ecosystem, teaser expected |
Rumoured Specifications
| Feature | Galaxy Z Fold 8 | Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra | Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
| Form Factor | Passport-style fold | Premium book-style fold | Clamshell fold |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5* |
| Inner Display | 7.6-inch AMOLED | ||
| Cover Display | 5.5-inch AMOLED | ||
| Battery | 5,000mAh | ||
| Fast Charging | 45W | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3,600 nits | ||
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| User Interface | One UI 9 | One UI 9 | One UI 9 |
| Galaxy AI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Expected.
Software & AI
| Category | Details |
| Operating System | Android 17 |
| User Interface | One UI 9 |
| Galaxy AI | New AI-powered features |
| Foldable Features | Improved multitasking, productivity tools, personalization |
| XR Platform | Android XR support |
Galaxy Watch Lineup
| Feature | Galaxy Watch 9 | Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 |
| Processor | Upgraded | Upgraded |
| Display Brightness | Up to 5,000 nits | |
| Battery | Improved | 800mAh |
| Durability | Improved | IP69K |
| Health Features | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Outdoor Features | Standard | Advanced GPS & tracking |
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