Samsung Unpacked 2023: Unveiling New Summer Products

Samsung’s summer Unpacked event is scheduled for July 26th, earlier than usual, and is expected to be remarkable. Alongside the highly anticipated Galaxy Z foldable phones, the company has hinted at the unveiling of new smartwatches and tablets, making it a potentially jam-packed presentation. The question remains whether Samsung will showcase significant transformations or merely minor updates. Let’s delve into what we believe Samsung is likely to showcase in Seoul.

How to watch Samsung Unpacked July 2023

It’s easy for you to watch Unpacked if you’re an early riser. Samsung will stream the event on its website and YouTube channel starting at 7:00 a.m. ET on the 26th. Don’t worry if you’d rather sleep – we’ve got all the biggest announcements and hopefully some hands-on experience with the new devices.

If you’re already ready to buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5, you can reserve either through Samsung’s site before the event and get a $50 credit. There is no commitment, so you can back out if you change your mind later.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung has not been shy about the stars of Unpacked. Although it hasn’t named the new hardware, the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. This year, however, the priorities are reversed. While the book-style Fold is usually the main attraction, this year the Flip clamshell is the center of the pre-show buzz.

There’s a good reason for that. If the renders leaked by MySmartPrice and OnLeaks (via MediaPeanut) are authentic, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will feature a much larger (3.4-inch) external display than its predecessor. As with Motorola’s Razr+ handset, you can perform many other tasks while the phone is closed. You can send a quick reply text using the on-screen keyboard, for example. SamMobile claims that Google optimizes the cover screen’s main apps, including Maps, Messages and YouTube.

Both phones borrowed some visual cues from the Galaxy S23 line, but the biggest change might be the sleeker profile. Both the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 (seen in the OnLeaks/SmartPrix leak below) are said to feature a “waterdrop” hinge that narrows the gap when closed, narrows the profile, minimizes screen creasing, and makes Samsung’s foldable devices dustproof. for the first time. Both phones should fit in your pocket more easily than last year’s models, not to mention daily abuse.

Otherwise, don’t expect major reforms. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are believed to use the same custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip found in the S23 family, offering improved performance and efficiency compared to last year’s foldables. The Flip would have a 6.7-inch 120Hz internal display, while the Fold would have a 6.2-inch 120Hz external display and an equally fast 7.6-inch internal panel.

Noted leaker Yogesh Brar hears that both the phones will have very similar rear camera arrays. The Z Flip 5 would have 12-megapixel primary and ultra-wide-angle cameras, while the Z Fold 5 would have a 50-megapixel primary, 12-megapixel ultra-wide and 10-megapixel telephoto cameras. However, both the phones might have upgraded sensors, which might improve their performance in low light and other challenging situations.

There are no solid rumors about the price or release date of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5. However, last year’s Flip and Fold models started at $999 and $1,799, respectively, and we expect similar pricing this time around. As Samsung tends to ship newly announced devices within a few weeks, we expect these phones to arrive in mid-August.

Galaxy Watch 6

If last year’s Galaxy Watch 5 felt like a lukewarm upgrade, don’t worry—Samsung may soon have smartwatches worthy of an upgrade. The company has not-so-subtly hinted that the Galaxy Watch 6 will appear in the Unpacked, and rumors from OnLeaks and MySmartPrice suggest that the Classic or Pro version will bring back the physical rotating bezel. If so, you’ll be able to navigate the interface with a more satisfying motion than the touch-sensitive edges of current models. The control system would also give the high-quality watch a more traditional look.

Other updates may be more iterative if they are still appreciated. SamMobile claims that the Galaxy Watch 6 uses the newer Exynos W980 chip, which offers a bit more speed and potentially longer battery life. Galaxy Club also recently spotted certifications for upcoming watches with larger batteries.

In some respects, software plays an equally important role. There is no doubt that software plays an important role. Samsung previously confirmed that the next Galaxy Watch series will use One UI 5 Watch, a fitness-focused update to the company’s version of Wear OS. It provides better sleep data and coaching, and runners can use personal heart rate zones to optimize their workouts. The improved SOS feature directly contacts the emergency number and shares your location.

While there’s no word on pricing or release windows for the Galaxy Watch 6, it wouldn’t be surprising if the lineup starts close to $279 for the base Watch 4 and scales up to $450 for the Classic or Pro.

Galaxy Tab S9

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is almost a year and a half old, so it’s no surprise that Samsung is hinting at a change – even if it’s an evolutionary one. OnLeaks and WolfOfTablet have shared renders and specs that show the upcoming Galaxy Tab S9 lineup will look much like its predecessor, with 11-inch base, 12.4-inch S9+, and 14.6-inch S9 Ultra variants.

However, some functional improvements should be made. The Galaxy Tab S9 is said to switch from LCD to AMOLED, so you don’t need to buy the S9+ to get the best possible picture quality. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 boosts performance, and Wolf of Tablet believes the mystery secondary front camera could be a camera meant for horizontal video calling. SamMobile also believes the new tablets will offer IP67 dust and water resistance, which will help them survive camping trips and the beach.

It won’t be surprising if the Galaxy Tab S9 family ships around the same time as the foldables, or perhaps sometime in mid-August. We also expect pricing to be roughly on par with the Tab S8. That would bring the regular S9 to $700, the S9+ to $900, and the S9 Ultra to $1,100. With that in mind, the S8 series cost $50 more than its S7 counterparts. We cannot rule out another price increase.

Wildcards: Mixed reality hardware and the Galaxy Tab S8 FE

Samsung is known for occasionally throwing surprises at its Unpacked shows, and this summer there are a couple of contenders. In particular, Samsung said in February that it is working on mixed reality wearables with the help of Google (optimized for Android release) and Qualcomm (chipset). There have been no signs of an imminent unveiling, but we wouldn’t be shocked if Samsung revealed more about the project.

The Galaxy Tab S9 may not be the only tablet. Rumors have continued for a long time about the Galaxy Tab S8 FE, which, like the S7 FE, bridges the gap between Samsung’s budget A-series tablets and the S9. There aren’t many details, but WinFuture’s Roland Quandt hears that the S8 FE may use an LCD display with a Wacom digitizer for pen input. A cheaper chip and other compromises wouldn’t be surprising either.