Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: What to Expect from the Z Fold 5, Watch 6, and More
Samsung has revealed the date and location for its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, which will be held in the last week of July in Seoul, South Korea. In addition to showcasing the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, Samsung may also introduce other devices like tablets and smartwatches. Samsung described Seoul as a distinctive venue that embodies the fusion of history, modernity, and innovation.
Although the exact date of the event has not yet been announced, we have an idea of what devices could be released. Check out the upcoming releases at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event.
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Samsung’s flagship foldable smartphone is expected to get Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which could boost performance while increasing efficiency. Little is known about the camera updates, but reports claim that it will retain the same shape as its predecessor, but with a lighter and thinner design with a new hinge. Perhaps the biggest rumor about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is that we could see a possible price drop and it could undercut its latest competitor, the Google Pixel Fold.
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could also see the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powering the smartphone and could benefit from a significant exterior. According to reports, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 could sport a gigantic 3.5-inch screen on the outside, almost double the size of its predecessor’s 1.9-inch flip screen. It may also get a new hinge that is being developed for the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
3. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Although there is no confirmation about the Galaxy Watch 6 yet, Samsung could introduce it like last year at its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. However, only a handful of reports have surfaced that give us a glimpse of Samsung’s next smartwatch. According to reports, the Galaxy Watch 6 could feature curved glass and improved battery life. Reports last year claimed that Samsung was planning to add blood sugar monitoring to its smartwatch and it could finally make its way to the Galaxy Watch 6 this year, although that is unlikely.
4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Finally, we may see Samsung unveil its latest tablets, which include a standard version, a Plus version, and a top-of-the-line version, according to a report from WinFuture. All three tablets could get Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 under the hood and OLED screens, which means an upgrade to the Galaxy Tab S9, whose predecessor had a TFT-LCD screen. Reports also claim that the Galaxy Tab S9 series could be identical to its predecessor, but could feature improved cameras taken from the Galaxy S23 series.
It’s worth noting that all information is based on unofficial reports and should be taken with a grain of salt until Samsung’s official announcement, which could be at its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event in July.