Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, was a big deal for Samsung lovers.
The event, livestreamed on Samsung’s website and YouTube, unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 series
If you’re wondering what these devices offer and whether they’re worth your money, I’ve got you covered with a breakdown of what went down
Galaxy Z Flip 7 has a bigger screen and slimmer design
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is Samsung’s latest clamshell foldable, and it’s a step up from the Z Flip 6.
It’s thinner at 6.5mm when unfolded (compared to 6.9mm for the Z Flip 6) and weighs 183g, making it lighter and easier to carry. The cover screen, now 4.1 inches (up from 3.4 inches), stretches edge-to-edge with slim 1.25mm bezels, perfect for checking notifications or running apps without opening the phone.
The main screen is 6.9 inches (up from 6.7 inches), with a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and 2,600 nits of brightness for clear outdoor viewing.
Features
- Camera: 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP selfie camera, with improved software for better portraits and 10-bit HDR video.
- Battery: 4,300mAh (up from 4,000mAh), lasting up to 42 hours, with 25W charging.
- Processor: Exynos 2500 chip (or Snapdragon 8 Elite in some regions) with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage.
- AI Features: Runs Android 16 with One UI 8, including Gemini Live for camera-based searches and Now Bar for quick info on the cover screen.
- Colors: Blue, black, coral red, and mint.
- Price: $1,099
Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the world’s thinnest folding phone
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 ranks as the slimmest foldable at 8.9mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded, weighing just 215g (24g lighter than the Z Fold 6). T
he cover screen is 6.5 inches (up from 6.3 inches), and the inner screen is 8 inches (up from 7.6 inches), both with 120Hz refresh rates. It’s so thin it rivals non-foldable phones like the S25 Ultra.
Features
- Camera: 200MP main camera (a huge jump from 50MP), 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto, and dual 10MP selfie cameras.
- Battery: 4,400mAh, same as Z Fold 6, with 25W charging.
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
- AI Features: Android 16 with One UI 8, supporting Gemini Live and AI photo editing.
- Colors: Blue shadow, jet black, silver shadow bambini, and mint.
- Price: $2,000
Galaxy Watch 8 Series
Samsung also launched the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch 8 Ultra. All three are thinner than their predecessors. They run Wear OS with One UI 8, featuring Google Gemini for AI tasks like workout coaching.
Features: Heart rate, SpO2, sleep tracking, running coach, and antioxidant level monitoring
Watch 8 Pricing
- Watch 8 – 40mm ($349.99) or 44mm ($379.99), with 425mAh/435mAh batteries, lasting up to 40 hours.
- Watch 8 Classic – 46mm ($500 for regular and $550 for LTE version), with a rotating bezel and 435mAh battery.
- Watch 8 Ultra – 47mm ($649.99), titanium case, 590mAh battery, up to 100 hours in power-saving mode.
