After rumours, Samsung has officially scheduled Samsung Galaxy Unpacked virtual event on August 10. It has a tag line ‘Unfold Your World’. The teaser video has a design of its foldable phone.
Announcing the event, Samsung said:
Innovation isn’t just about radical ideas; it’s about unlocking new experiences that transform our daily lives for the better. Meaningful innovations go beyond the technical and provide a platform upon which our everyday lives become richer and more versatile — opening us up to greater possibilities than ever before.
Based on recent rumours, the company will introduce Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable phones. The Z Fold4 is expected to come in Phantom Black, Green and Beige and the Z Flip4 is said to come in Graphite, Bora Purple, Pink Gold and Blue colours. We can also expect Thom Browne and Bespoke editions.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 rumored specifications
- 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Cover Display, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform
- 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) storage
- Android 12 with One UI 4.1
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- 50MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS, 12MP 120° Ultra Wide sensor, 10MP Telephoto lens with OIS, 3x optical zoom
- 10MP cover front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 4MP 2.0μm 400PPI Under display camera
- Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- Weight: 254g
- 5G SA/NSA, Sub6 / mmWave, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 6E (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, Ultra Wide Band, GPS with GLONASS, USB Type-C (Gen 3.2), NFC, MST
- 4400mAh battery with 25W wired and 10W wireless (WPC and PMA) charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 rumored specifications
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- 2.1-inch HD+ AMOLED outer display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4nm Mobile Platform
- 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) storage
- Android 12 with One UI 4.1
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
- 12MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS, 12MP Ultra Wide sensor
- 10MP front-facing camera
- Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- 5G SA/NSA, Sub6 / mmWave, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 6E (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE, Ultra Wide Band, GPS with GLONASS, USB Type-C (Gen 3.2), NFC, MST
- 3700mAh battery with 25W wired and 10W wireless (WPC and PMA) charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2
We can also expect the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 with improved battery life and better ANC. It is expected to come in White, Bora Purple, and Graphite colour options.
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series
The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 (40mm) is said to come in Phantom Black, Silver and Pink Gold, the Watch 5 (44mm) will come in Phantom Black, Silver and Sapphire (Blueish color) and the Watch5 Pro (46mm) is expected to come in Phantom Black and Silver colours.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is said to feature an industrial design and the rotating bezel has been replaced by a digital bezel in the Watch 5 Pro. In terms of specifications, the Watch 5 might also arrive in LTE or Bluetooth variants, with two size variants, apparently 40mm and 44mm.
Both smartwatches are expected to run wearOS 3.5 with the One UI Watch 4.5 operating system. Early reports suggest that the Galaxy Watch 5 series may also have a sensor to measure body temperature, similar to one that will be in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8.
How to Watch?
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on August 10 starts at 9 a.m. ET (6.30 PM IST). As usual, Samsung will offer live-streaming on YouTube.