We’re just days away from learning all about Samsung’s upcoming lineup of hardware products (and likely new Galaxy AI features), including the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds, and the company’s first-ever Galaxy Fold. smart ring.
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Samsung recently confirmed that its next Unpacked event will take place on July 10, this coming Wednesday, in Paris in conjunction with the Summer OlympicsThe event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroomand Samsung YouTube Channel at 6 a.m. PDT, 9 a.m. EDT, and 3 p.m. CEST, and ZDNET will be there, hands-on with each new product release.
What can we expect to see at Samsung’s summer Unpacked event? Let’s take a look at what the leaks have shown us so far.
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Two months ago, Kerry Wan, senior reviews editor at ZDNET dropped the details about some Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaks. In addition to potentially being Samsung’s thinnest and lightest large-screen foldable, the Fold 6 could have a 6.3-inch external display with a 22:9 aspect ratio (wider than last year’s) and a 7.6-inch internal display.
Wan explained that this should mean a change from the “taller, remote-control-like form factor” of other foldables and a move towards a more traditional phone feel. The new form factor was one of three main things Wan He said that Samsung needed to make the Fold 6 its “dream foldable phone,” so it’s a nice change to see.
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A more recent leak from Evan Blass suggested the following spec upgrades for the Z Fold 6: an improved Armor aluminum frame, up to 2,600 nits of brightness, a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and up to two more hours of video playback than the Z Fold 5.
The new Galaxy Z Fold 6 will also support Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI features, taking advantage of the larger internal display and S Pen support for Circle to searchLive transcripts and more.
As for what’s stayed the same: the battery capacity (4,400mAh), the cover display still treated to last year’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and possibly more. With no improvements to the camera or battery capacity, it’s worth noting that Samsung plans to increase the price of the Z Fold 6 this year, going from the previous starting price of $1,799 to $1,899. That’s for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage configuration, Evan Blass says.
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is arguably the most basic foldable model of the duo, with a clamshell design reminiscent of foldable phones of the past. So how will Samsung innovate in the Z Flip’s sixth year?
Leaker Evan Blass suggests the new model will be backed by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 12GB of RAM (up from 8GB last year), a 50MP main sensor instead of last year’s 12MP, a slimmer design, and a larger 4,000mAh battery. The Z Flip 6 will also feature a more uniform color scheme, meaning the side edges, hinge, and back cover will all come in whichever color you decide to purchase, be it Blue, Pink, Natural Titanium, or Yellow.
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Like the Z Fold 6, the price of the Z Flip 6 is expected to increase by $100, bringing the new starting price to $1,099 from last year’s $999. The increase may be justified by the presence of Samsung AI of the galaxy characteristics.
3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and 7
Next up, a recent leak from Offering laboratories about the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Watch “Ultra” and Series 7. The leaked page showed several renders of the two new watch models while also providing some important details: the presence of 40mm, 44mm, and 47mm sizes, a 3nm AP chipset for smoother and more powerful operation, health monitoring like blood oxygen detection and stress and sleep analysis, workout tracking, and more.
The Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra will reportedly be available in just one size, 47mm, and three dial colors: Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver, and Titanium White. It will also support 4G and Bluetooth connectivity and have the same sapphire and 3D glass as the base version, but will come with a titanium case.
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Another leak 15W charging announcedwhich would be 50% faster than the current Galaxy Watch. There will apparently be a small difference in battery life between the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, with leaked specs showing that the 40mm and 44mm options for the Watch 7 have a 300mAh and 425mAh battery, respectively, while the 47mm Watch 7 Ultra would pack the largest battery of all – 590mAh.
Perhaps the biggest news to emerge from recent leaks about the Watch Ultra was the addition of Galaxy AI for functions like composing messages and offering sleep insights. We’re likely to see similar functionality with the other fitness wearable Samsung plans to launch at Unpacked, the Galaxy Ring.
5. Samsung Galaxy Ring
As Detailed by Maria Diaz of ZDNETThe highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Ring is expected to debut at Samsung Unpacked. Other smart ringsIt is likely to offer health and sleep tracking features and come in multiple colors and sizes.
Based on what we’ve been able to learn so far, the Galaxy Ring is expected to support ECG and blood flow measurement features, providing data on heart rate and blood oxygen levels. Control of the device via Samsung SmartThings and wireless payments via Samsung Pay could also be among the included features.
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In a roundtable interview during MWC in February, Samsung executive Hon Pak suggested that the Samsung Health app will play a pivotal role in the Galaxy Ring experience, including the ability to monitor potential sleep apnea symptoms by tracking sleep patterns and blood oxygen changes and providing heart rate alerts during sleep. All of this, of course, is on top of the standard health and fitness tracking benefits of smart rings.
The Galaxy Ring will also be compatible with “My Vitality Score,” a way to intelligently track your physical and mental readiness to face the day based on your sleep, activity and heart rate data. As for sizes and colors, the ring will be available in silver, black and gold, with sizes ranging from 5 to 13 (nine in total).
6. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were the company’s best kept secret before Unpacked, a Reddit user Apple apparently got hold of the new earbuds earlier this week and shared images of their full sonic glory with the public. This often happens when distributors and retailers like Best Buy and Target stock up on new products too early and accidentally sell them to customers.
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Based on real-world images, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro move away from Samsung’s traditional bulb-like format, with a stem-shaped design that looks more like Apple’s AirPods. What are the benefits of this design? Improved microphone positioning for calls and voice prompts, and a firmer fit since the earbuds now rest against the side of your face.
We’ll learn more about the Galaxy Buds’ audio features and pricing at Unpacked next week, so stay tuned.