# Samsung Unpacked is tomorrow: a wider Z Fold 8, a second foldable, and maybe AI glasses > Source: > Published: 2026-07-21 15:22:33+00:00 Samsung has picked London for its summer showcase, and it wants you expecting something folded differently. Beyond the date and a teaser, though, the company has confirmed very little. Galaxy Unpacked runs on Tuesday, 22 July, at 2pm BST, streamed on Samsung’s site and YouTube, [CNET](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-unpacked-event-what-to-expect-how-to-watch/) notes. The official tagline reads “a new shape unfolds.” Everything below is leak, not spec sheet. ## The headliner: a wider Z Fold 8 The star is the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Leaks describe a wider, shorter “passport” body, with a roughly 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display. That breaks from the tall, narrow shape every Fold has used since 2019. The headline fix is the crease. Samsung has teased a new hinge it calls Flex Titanium, which reports link to a far less visible fold line, as [The Gadgeteer](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/07/21/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-july-22-what-to-expect/) details. It builds on Samsung’s own [display work](https://thenextweb.com/news/samsung-display-tandem-oled-1600-nits-laptop-true-black-1400). Inside, expect a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, up to 1TB of storage, and a slightly bigger battery. ## Two Folds, and a Flip that may be the last The naming is a mess. Multiple reports say Samsung will ship two book-style foldables this year. The taller, classic successor may wear a Z Fold 8 Ultra badge, while the wider model takes the plain name. If so, it is the first time Samsung has built two Folds for two buyers at once. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the quieter update, tipped with a 4.1-inch cover and a bigger battery. Its real story is existential. Several reports suggest it could be Samsung’s last clamshell if the lineup is consolidated. ## Watches, and the glasses wild card On wrists, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leads. Leaks point to a brighter screen, a bigger battery, dive-ready water resistance, and even dedicated on-device AI silicon. A wider [Galaxy wearable](https://thenextweb.com/news/samsung-health-assistant-arrives-in-beta-for-us-users) push is clearly under way. The wild card is a pair of AI glasses. Reports say the long-rumoured eyewear runs Google’s Android XR with Gemini built in, co-designed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, and aimed at [Meta’s smart glasses](https://thenextweb.com/news/meta-glasses-299-own-brand-smart-glasses-essilorluxottica). As [Android Central](https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/live/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-launch-live-z-fold-8-ultra-z-fold-8-z-flip-8-galaxy-glasses-and-all-the-news) reports, a reveal would still be a genuine surprise. ## The price problem Money is the sore point. Leaked figures put the standard Fold 8 between $1,899 and $1,999, the Fold 8 Ultra near $2,099, and the Flip 8 around $1,099, [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/galaxy-z-fold-8-and-flip-8-prices-climb-higher-in-a-fresh-retailer-leak/) reports, with storage tiers creeping higher. That tracks a broader squeeze. A [memory-chip crunch](https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-memory-crunch-boom-bust-2028) has pushed component costs up across the industry, and Samsung already raised Fold prices in April. Foldables are getting better. They are not getting cheaper. ## Why the venue matters The location is a signal too. This is Samsung’s first summer Unpacked in the UK capital, a nod to Europe as a launch stage. It caps a busy week, days after Samsung launched its first US [credit card](https://thenextweb.com/news/samsung-galaxy-card-barclays-launch). What we [expect](https://mashable.com/tech/samsung-july-unpacked-event-fold-8-watches-glasses) and what Samsung shows may still differ. On Tuesday, the leaks finally meet the spec sheet. ## Get the TNW newsletter Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week.