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Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 9 at 10 a.m. ET in Brooklyn, NY. If you want to check it out, but can't score an in-person invite, the event will be livestreamed at Samsung.com and on Samsung's YouTube channel (embedded above).
The invite puts an emphasis on an improved Galaxy AI. "With AI leading the way, Galaxy devices are evolving from reactionary smartphones to anticipatory smart companions—transforming how we communicate, create, and connect,” Samsung says. Galaxy AI has been a prominent feature of Samsung’s smartphones since its debut two years ago. It continues to gain new capabilities each year, while working its way down from top-of-the-line devices to more affordable phones in the company’s lineup.
We're really here for the hardware, though. Here's what we expect Samsung to release.
Folding Phones: Thinner and More Powerful
One thing is for certain: We will get updated versions of Samsung’s folding phones. The company's press release notes that its foldable phone journey will reach "a new milestone" with a Galaxy Z that's "the thinnest, lightest, and most advanced foldable yet—meticulously crafted and built to last."
What does that look like? According to prominent leakers, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will have a 4.1-inch exterior display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a brightness of 2,600 nits. It will be surrounded by a tiny, 0.05-inch bezel. Inside, the 6.9-inch main display will also have a 120Hz refresh rate and be equally as bright at 2,600 nits. The phone will have a folded thickness of just 0.54 inches and an unfolded thickness of 0.26 inches. It will weigh 6.63 ounces.
If these specs are accurate, the unfolded thickness of the device is only slightly thinner (by 0.01 inches) than the previous model, while the new phone will actually be slightly heavier than its predecessor (by 0.03 ounces). The Flip 7 should also come with a 4,300mAh battery, which is an increase over the 4,000mAh battery found on the Z Flip 6.
We don’t know for sure what the Z Flip 7's processor or the cameras will look like, though rumors claim the phone will be powered by the Exynos 2500 chip in at least some markets. We’ll also have to wait until July 9 for pricing details (the Z Flip 6 starts at $1,099.99).
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, on the other hand, is set to come equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. It will feature a 6.5-inch external display encased in an enhanced armored aluminum frame. When folded, it will measure 0.35 inches thick and unfolded, just 0.17 inches. It will weigh 7.58 ounces. This is significantly thinner and lighter than the previous version, which measured 0.48 inches when closed, 0.22 inches open, and weighed 8.43 ounces.
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The 8-inch main display will feature a 10MP front-facing camera with a 100-degree field of view, and the rear will feature a 200MP primary camera. The back of the phone will be covered in ceramic glass for increased drop protection. The Z Fold 7 is also rumored to have a 4,400mAh battery along with 25W wired charging. Once again, we'll have to wait and see how Samsung will price its latest folding phone (the Z Fold 6 starts at $1,899.99).
Galaxy Watches: At Least Two
Next up, we are almost guaranteed to see an update to Samsung’s smartwatch lineup. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 should come in 40mm and 44mm sizes, with an option for Wi-Fi-only or LTE-enabled. It will carry over many of the specs from the Galaxy Watch 7, so you can bet it will have 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage at a minimum.
It should also feature an IP68 rating for dust and full water protection. The AMOLED displays will likely have a 60Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits of brightness. Google Gemini will surely be on board in some form, though it's unclear if Samsung will give the Watch 8 family a new processor or any other new features.
It also looks like we will see a return of the Watch 8 Classic. This every-other-year offering will have a 1.5-inch display in a case that measures 46mm and feature a more premium look and feel. Critically, it will include the popular rotating bezel that defines the Classic design. We don’t have a lot more information about the device, including its processor or price, but we should find out more on July 9.
XR Headset: Project Moohan
While we might not see the official release of Project Moohan, Samsung and Google’s Apple Vision Pro rival, we could get a better idea of its features. We first got a look at the prototype hardware at Mobile World Congress in March, but were not allowed to touch, hold, or interact with it in any way. Samsung didn't share any of the headset's specs or features.
(Credit: Eric Zeman)Rumors suggest that we will receive a deeper preview of the device at this summer’s Unpacked event, with more information about both its hardware and software. Samsung is said to be planning a separate event at a later date specifically for Project Moohan, so it's unlikely the company will reveal pricing or availability at this point.
Get Ready
PCMag will be live on-site at Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2025 to bring you all the news, hands on, and comparisons as it unfolds. Be sure to check back on July 9 for the latest from Samsung. Until then, see what we hope Samsung will announce.