Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked event saw the launch of several new devices and software updates, with the spotlight on thinner foldables and refreshed wearables. The event confirmed earlier leaks but added key details, including a few design trade-offs, AI upgrades, and broader software enhancements across the Galaxy ecosystem.

Foldables: Thinner, Lighter, More Segmented

The flagship Galaxy Z Fold 7 is now Samsung’s slimmest and lightest foldable yet — 8.9mm thick when closed and 215 grams in weight. This reduction is partly due to the removal of S Pen support, which Samsung admitted was underused. It also features a stronger titanium frame, a reengineered FlexHinge, and a larger 8-inch display. Internally, the smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with up to 1TB storage and a 4,400mAh battery.

Camera upgrades include a 200MP main sensor, 10MP telephoto with 3x zoom, a 12MP ultrawide, and reworked front-facing cameras. Pre-orders are open now, with general availability from July 25. Prices start at $2,000.

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 introduces a 4.1-inch FlexWindow with ultra-thin bezels, now supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,600 nits peak brightness. The internal screen grows to 6.9 inches. Unlike the Fold 7, it uses Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 processor. The device carries a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and enhanced HDR capture. The Flip 7 also includes a larger 4,300mAh battery and improved water protection. Pricing starts at $1,100.

For more price-conscious users, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE offers a scaled-back version based on last year’s Flip 6, using the Exynos 2400 chip and a 3,700mAh battery. It lacks the edge-to-edge display and slimmer design, but includes core Galaxy AI features. Starting at $900, the FE model is available in white or black with up to 256GB storage.

Galaxy Watch 8 Series: Thinner Builds, Improved Sensors

The Galaxy Watch 8 adopts a squircle design and a thinner case — 11% slimmer than its predecessor — while boosting battery capacity. It comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes with peak display brightness of 3,000 nits. Samsung also introduced an IP68 and 5ATM rating for better durability.

Wear OS 6 ships out of the box, featuring Google’s Gemini assistant and new AI-powered health tools. Notably, the Watch 8 can now estimate antioxidant levels using the heart-rate sensor applied to the user’s thumb.

The Watch 8 Classic retains the signature rotating bezel and is only available in a single 46mm size. Pricing starts at $350 for the base model and $500–$550 for the Classic, depending on connectivity. All models are available for pre-order now, with retail release on July 25.

Software Update: Samsung Wallet Adds BNPL

Among several smaller announcements at Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung Wallet will soon support Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) functionality, launching alongside the Fold 7. The news follows earlier Wallet features like Tap to Transfer and Instant Installment, as Samsung continues to expand its fintech offering.