Samsung has officially confirmed that its next in-person Galaxy Unpacked event will take place in London, UK, on July 22, 2026, following weeks of speculation. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 foldable smartphones during the event.
Ahead of the launch, Samsung has opened pre-reservations for its upcoming Galaxy devices in India through the Samsung India online store. Customers can secure a pre-reservation by paying Rs. 999. According to the company, those who complete the pre-reservation will receive an assured voucher worth Rs. 2,799, which can be redeemed during the purchase.
Samsung has not yet revealed the official India launch date or pricing for the new foldables. However, the pre-reservation window will remain open until July 22 or until the official pre-booking period begins.
How to Pre-Reserve the Next Galaxy
- Visit the Samsung India website and click on the Pre-Reserve button to add the Next Galaxy Pre-Reserve VIP Pass.
- Complete the payment of Rs. 999 using any available prepaid payment method.
- The Next Galaxy Pre-Reserve VIP Pass will be sent to your registered email address and mobile number.
- After a successful reservation, Samsung will send a welcome email outlining all applicable benefits.
- Use the provided coupon while purchasing the new Galaxy device on Samsung's website to claim the available offers.
- The Rs. 999 paid during pre-reservation will be adjusted against the final purchase price.
- If the coupon is not redeemed during the official pre-booking period, it will be cancelled automatically, and the pre-reservation amount will be refunded to the original payment method.
These benefits are applicable only to the pre-reservation program. Samsung is expected to announce additional launch offers during the official sales period. The company is also likely to host its Samsung Live event, where customers can access exclusive deals and early delivery benefits.
Expected Highlights of the Galaxy Foldable Lineup
Based on industry reports and recent leaks, Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphones are expected to introduce several hardware upgrades and design refinements.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Galaxy Z Fold8 is expected to introduce Samsung's first wide foldable display design, adopting a broader aspect ratio similar to several competing foldable devices.
- Display: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a 5.5-inch outer display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Both panels are expected to support a 120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate.
- Dimensions: Approximately 4.5mm thick when unfolded, 9.7mm when folded, with a folded width of around 81.9mm and a weight of about 201g.
- Performance: Powered by the customized Snapdragon 8 Ultra for Galaxy processor, paired with 12GB RAM and storage options up to 1TB.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Expected to sit at the top of Samsung's foldable lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is rumored to offer several premium upgrades over the standard Galaxy Z Fold8.
- S Pen Support: The device is expected to bring back support for the S Pen stylus, a feature that was missing from the previous generation.
- Display: Reports suggest the inner display will feature a higher pixel density of around 500 PPI, up from 368 PPI on the Galaxy Z Fold7. The panel is also expected to offer a resolution comparable to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
- Battery and Charging: The smartphone is rumored to pack a larger 5,000mAh battery, compared to the 4,400mAh unit on the standard Fold8, along with support for faster 45W wired charging instead of 25W.
- Camera: The Ultra variant is also expected to feature an exclusive 50MP ultra-wide camera, setting it apart from the regular model.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The next-generation clamshell foldable is expected to focus mainly on internal hardware upgrades.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Samsung Exynos 2600, depending on the market.
- Memory: 12GB RAM.
- Storage: 256GB and 512GB variants.
How to Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will begin on July 22 at 2:00 PM BST (6:30 PM IST, 9:00 AM EDT, and 3:00 PM CEST). The event will be livestreamed globally through Samsung's official website and the company's YouTube channel.
