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Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 19
Samsung Leaks 3 Foldables and 2 Watches Ahead of July 22 Unpacked
Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 19

Samsung Leaks 3 Foldables and 2 Watches Ahead of July 22 Unpacked

3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 19

Summary

  • Three foldables and two smartwatches are now broadly detailed in leaks ahead of Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked, with the lineup centered on the Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9.
  • Flex Titanium is tipped as the main foldable upgrade, aimed at stronger screens and a less visible crease, while the Z Flip 8 is said to drop to 180g and add 45W charging.
  • The Z Fold 8 is rumored to be 4.5mm thick unfolded with a 7.6-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and up to 1TB storage, though earlier reports said it may still miss features like a telephoto lens and Qi2.
  • At the high end, the Z Fold 8 Ultra is tipped to carry a 200MP main camera and 5,000mAh battery, while the Watch Ultra 2 could jump to an 800mAh battery from 590mAh.
  • Samsung is also expected to expand Galaxy AI across the new devices, with possible additions in predictive tools, automation and generative photo editing, while smart glasses or a Galaxy Ring 2 remain unconfirmed wild cards.

Insights

With key features missing, is the Z Fold 8's new design worth its premium price?
Is Samsung repeating past mistakes by rushing an incomplete foldable just to preempt its rivals?