After rumours, Samsung has officially announced its Galaxy Unpacked in-person event will happen in London, UK on July 22nd, 2026. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra smartphones are expected at the event.
Samsung has started pre-reservations for the phone in India on the Samsung India Store. You can pay Rs. 999 to reserve it, and those who pre-book will get an assured voucher worth Rs. 2799, says the company.
Even though the launch date in India and the price have not been announced yet, Samsung said that it will be the pre-reservations open till July 22nd or till pre-booking starts.
How to pre-reserve the next Galaxy?
- Click on the Pre-reserve button on the Samsung India website to add the next Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass.
- Pay Rs. 999 using any prepaid payment options available.
- You will receive the next Galaxy Pre-reserve VIP Pass through email & message on your registered mobile number.
- You will receive a welcome email post a successful pre-reservation, clearly detailing the pre-reservation benefits.
- Visit samsung.com & purchase the next Galaxy using your coupon to avail exciting benefits.
- While paying for the next Galaxy device, your purchase value will be adjusted by Rs. 999 (the amount that you have paid to pre-reserve)
- If the coupon is not utilized till the pre-booking period, it will stand automatically cancelled, and the pre-reserve amount will be refunded to the original source of payment.
These are just the pre-reserve offers, and the sale offers should be revealed during the sale after the launch. As usual, the company will hold Samsung Live, where users will get more offers and an early delivery for the orders.
What to Expect: The 2026 Galaxy Foldable Lineup
Industry leaks and reports suggest notable hardware updates and form factor changes across the three upcoming models.
Galaxy Z Fold8
The standard Galaxy Z Fold8 represents a significant design shift for Samsung, introducing its first “wide foldable screen” form factor. The dimensions and aspect ratios closely align with form factors seen in competitors like the Huawei Pura X Max.
- Displays: A 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 5.5-inch outer screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Both screens support a 120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate.
- Dimensions & Weight: Measures approximately 4.5 mm thick when unfolded, 9.7 mm when folded, and features a folded width of 81.9 mm. The device weighs roughly 201g.
- Core Hardware: Powered by a customized Snapdragon 8 Ultra “For Galaxy” processor, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Positioned as the premium flagship tier, the Ultra model differentiates itself through enhanced specifications over the standard variant:
- S Pen Support: The Ultra reinstates support for the S Pen stylus, a feature absent in the previous generation.
- Display & Resolution: The inner screen pixel density increases significantly to 500 PPI (up from 368 PPI on the Z Fold7), with reports indicating the resolution will match Samsung’s traditional flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- Battery & Charging: The battery capacity is upgraded to 5,000mAh (compared to 4,400mAh on the standard model), with wired charging speeds increasing from 25W to 45W.
- Camera: The Ultra version exclusively features a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.
Galaxy Z Flip8
The latest iteration of Samsung’s clamshell foldable focuses primarily on internal performance upgrades:
- Processor: Depending on the market, the device will be equipped with either a customized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform or Samsung’s proprietary Exynos 2600 chipset.
- Memory & Storage: Configured with 12GB of RAM and available in 256GB and 512GB storage capacities.
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026?
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on July 22nd starts at 2PM BST (6:30 PM IST / 9 AM EDT / 3 PM CEST.). As usual, Samsung offers live streaming on samsung.com and YouTube.