Samsung Redefines Foldables and XR at Unpacked 2026
The tech world’s eyes are firmly fixed on London today as Samsung officially kicks off its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event. Taking center stage are Samsung’s next-generation foldable smartphones—the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the ultra-premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra—alongside the new Galaxy Watch 9 series and the long-awaited debut of Samsung’s spatial computing hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Glasses.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 & Z Fold 8 Ultra: Flex Titanium & Passport Ratio
The headline hardware announcement at Unpacked is the major redesign of the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Moving away from the tall, narrow cover screens of past generations, the Z Fold 8 introduces a wider “passport-style” outer screen aspect ratio that allows for comfortable one-handed typing when closed. Under the hood, both the standard Z Fold 8 and the Z Fold 8 Ultra feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, enhanced vapor chamber cooling, and Samsung’s new Flex Titanium display hinge technology. This material innovation drastically reduces screen crease visibility while improving drop resistance and overall structural rigidity.
Galaxy Z Flip 8: Larger Cover Screen & AI ProVisual Engine
For clamshell enthusiasts, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 brings a refined edge-to-edge Flex Window cover display that now supports full Android app widgets without requiring third-party launcher workarounds. Powered by Samsung’s updated AI ProVisual Engine, the dual 50MP camera setup delivers dramatically improved night portraits, zero-shutter-lag HDR, and real-time generative background editing directly on the cover screen preview.
Samsung Galaxy Glasses: The Next Era of XR
Beyond smartphones, Samsung made its most ambitious hardware push in years by teasing the Samsung Galaxy Glasses. Developed in close partnership with Google and Qualcomm, these lightweight XR smart glasses feature micro-OLED displays, spatial audio micro-speakers, and deep integration with Google’s multimodal Gemini AI assistant. Users can interact with virtual screen overlays using subtle hand gestures, eye tracking, and natural voice commands.
Galaxy Watch 9 & Watch Ultra 2
Rounding out the ecosystem announcements, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 introduce advanced BioActive sensors capable of continuous vascular age tracking, advanced sleep apnea detection, and real-time personalized workout load recommendations. The Watch Ultra 2 also boasts a grade-5 titanium casing and up to 100 hours of battery life in power-saver mode.
Price and Availability
Pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 open globally today, with official store availability starting early next month. In India, prices are expected to start at Rs 1,09,999 for the Z Flip 8 and Rs 1,64,999 for the Z Fold 8. Stay connected to Android People for in-depth reviews, camera comparisons, and hands-on coverage straight from Unpacked 2026.