Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Z Fold8, Z Flip8, Watch9, and the New Galaxy Glasses

On July 22, 2026, Samsung held Galaxy Unpacked in London and refreshed its entire lineup: the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 foldables, the Watch9 and Watch Ultra2, and, as the big surprise, smart glasses developed with Google. The foldables cost $100 more than in 2025, and AI is the common thread across the whole ecosystem.

The New Foldables: Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8

The 2026 foldable family grows to three models. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra sits at the top of the range: a 200-megapixel camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and an 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable display that keeps setting the pace for book-style devices.

Highlight Specs

The Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra share the series' productivity focus, with generous inner screens built for multitasking, while the Z Flip8 keeps the compact clamshell format aimed at a more social, pocket-friendly use. All three include Galaxy AI features, such as on-screen translation and assistants that run directly on the device, without relying on the cloud.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and Pricing

All three foldables run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Qualcomm's chip customized by Samsung for this generation. The price increase is noticeable: both the Z Fold8 and the Z Flip8 cost $100 more than their 2025 predecessors. The Z Flip8 series starts at $1,199.99.

Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2: Health on Your Wrist

On wearables, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, both powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear Elite. The company focuses on continuous health tracking and high-intensity sports, with improved sensors and more complete recovery metrics than previous generations.

Galaxy Glasses: The Gemini-Powered Smart Glasses

The biggest bet of the event were the Galaxy Glasses, smart glasses developed with Google and integrated with the Gemini assistant. The design counts on the collaboration of Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and they offer up to 9 hours of battery life, extendable with a charging case that adds seven more charges. The launch is expected in fall 2026.

Samsung's Big Bet on AI

From on-device Gemini to the smart glasses, Samsung made it clear that AI is the core of its strategy. Examples like booking a restaurant table straight from the Z Flip8 with Gemini show the direction: assistants that complete real tasks, not just chat answers.

Availability: Pre-Orders and an August 7 Launch

Pre-orders for the foldables and the watches opened on July 22 itself, and the official launch is August 7, 2026. The Galaxy Glasses, meanwhile, will arrive later, during the fall, with pricing yet to be confirmed.

Conclusion

Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 confirms Samsung as one of the most active brands in on-device AI and wearables. If you want to stay up to date with the rest of the industry, keep reading the blog so you don't miss upcoming launches.