Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: What to expect from the Summer event
YouTube: SamsungSamsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year will take place on July 10, 2024. Here’s everything we know, and what you can expect from the event, including product announcements.
Samsung will host its second major product launch event of the year in July. The newest reports hint that the Galaxy Unpacked event will feature the launch of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldable phones.
Besides the two flagship phones, Samsung might introduce its much-awaited Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro wireless earbuds, a wearable named Galaxy Ring, and an update to the Galaxy Watch.
What is Galaxy Unpacked?
SamsungGalaxy Unpacked is a global launch event that Samsung hosts. The company unveils its flagship products at this event and, sometimes, even teases products that are still under development.
This event is hosted multiple times throughout the year, and the first iteration happens in January or early February. The Galaxy S line-up is the major attraction of this launch event. Six months later, the second Galaxy Unpacked event is hosted in July or August.
This second event initially saw the introduction of a new Note series phone, but once the foldable arrived, the Note line-up was ditched, and replaced with the latest Galaxy Z foldable phones.
How to watch the Galaxy Unpacked event
The Galaxy Unpacked event is can be viewed live on Samsung’s website, alongside its various social media handles including – X, Facebook, and YouTube.
You can stream the Samsung Unpacked event on your computer, smartphone, tablet, and smart TV using a browser or the relevant social media apps.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Summer 2024: date
The Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on July 10, 2024. As rumored earlier, the event will be hosted in Paris, France, right before the Olympic Games start.
The event teaser shared by the company shows the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower, confirming the location. It also teases a foldable phone and has the Galaxy AI logo. It’s expected that advanced AI features will be a part of all upcoming devices.
The post on Samsung’s X handle also talks about “some surprise guests,” hinting at the arrival of a few next-generation devices like the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, a redesigned Buds 3 series, and probably a third foldable phone.
Everything Samsung may announce at the Galaxy Unpacked Summer event
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: The sixth-generation tablet-styled foldable phone is expected to get new AI superpowers.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: Samsung is expected to update its flip-styled foldable with several iterative updates.
- Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro: This could be the first time Samsung introduces a base and the Pro version of its Galaxy Buds at one event.
- Galaxy Ring: The Galaxy Ring was teased at the first Galaxy Unpacked event in January and is expected to be officially announced.
- Galaxy Watch 7: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series, is also rumored to make an appearance at the event.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SamsungThe Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the best foldable phone for a reason. This fifth-generation device results from various iterations and improvements that Samsung has made. The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 will improve what is already a very good foldable but don’t expect any sweeping changes.
The Z Fold 6 is expected to feature iterative updates physically, with significant improvements under the hood. The phone might feature a customized version of the most powerful chipset for Android phones – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
We also expect the AI-powered One UI to make an appearance with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The upcoming foldable phone could also be slightly slimmer, sporting better displays and an improved hinge. However, it is rumored to retain the same camera and battery specs.
Samsung is also expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at a price similar to its predecessors, meaning the phone might not get more expensive, too.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
SamsungThe Samsung Z Galaxy Flip 5 offered a significant design upgrade from its predecessor. This suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 might also get iterative updates. These could include the new OneUI and a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy under the hood. Rumors hint that Samsung might use an Exynos chipset on the non-US bound Z Flip 6 phones.
We might only see some functional updates, which include better displays – a 6.7-inch folding main screen and a 3.4-inch cover screen. While both displays may have a 120 Hz refresh rate, the phone is expected to be slightly thicker.
Other specs, including the storage, memory, battery, and charging tech, are also expected to remain the same.
Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro
DexertoThe Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro will succeed the Buds 2 and Buds 2 Pro, which were released in 2022 and 2023, respectively. While not much is known about the Buds 3, the Buds 3 Pro is expected to come with many new features, including a live language translation feature, alongside fitness sensors to track vitals.
These anticipated wireless earbuds are expected to be priced higher than their predecessors, and we expect Samsung to introduce the buds at a discounted price with the foldable or flagship phones.
Galaxy Ring
SamsungSamsung’s take on Oura’s fitness ring was first revealed at the Unpacked Event in January. The Galaxy Ring doesn’t have a display, but will discreetly track your fitness activities, sleep cycle, and other vitals. The information will then be transferred to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
The Galaxy Ring will be available in nine size options and three colorways – Black, Silver, and Gold. It is expected to be priced at around $400 – however, we’ll have to wait for an official confirmation.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
SamsungThe last one on the list could be the most powerful WearOS watch. The Galaxy Watch 7 series could feature multiple watches, including the Standard, Pro, and an Ultra variant. According to rumors, the Galaxy Watch 7 might come with Glucose monitoring to aid diabetics.
Some reports suggest that the Galaxy Watch 7 might have 32GB of onboard storage – double that of its predecessor. It is expected to run on Wear OS 5 based on Android 14, and will allow users to download apps, watch faces, and store offline music playlists like the previous Galaxy Watches.
One more thing
Lastly, Samsung could use the stage to do a “one more thing” like Apple. The South Korean company is rumored to be working with Google on its XR headset to take on the Apple Vision Pro. This headset could debut or be teased for a launch six months later at the next Galaxy Unpacked event in early 2025.