Samsung will unveil its next generation of foldable smartphones at its annual Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris today. The event will showcase the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 smartphones, as well as the Galaxy Watch 7 and Buds 3. Another anticipated release today is Galaxy Ring. This post covers all the essential facts for readers who are not familiar with Samsung’s 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event, including the live stream and key details about the upcoming products.
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How to watch the Galaxy Unpacked Event today?
Samsung will be hosting its next Galaxy Unpacked event today. Unlike previous Galaxy Unpacked events, this one will take place in Paris, France. Starting at 6.30 PM IST (3 p.m. CEST, 6 a.m. PDT, 9 a.m. and EDT), the event will be streamed live on the company’s website, Samsung Newsroom and the company’s official YouTube channel. It can also be watched live on our website, we have embedded the watch link below.
What to Expect from today’s Galaxy Unpacked Event?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
The key highlights and features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldable phones have been made public thanks to a fresh leak from Evan Blass. Official marketing photos of the gadgets, showcasing their features, designs, and technical details, are leaked.
The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumoured to have an Armor Aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides, an IP48 water resistance up to 1.5m, and two displays: a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz main display and a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display. Both displays offer 2,600 nits of peak brightness.
Five cameras total—a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, a 50 MP wide camera with 2x optical zoom, a 10 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom at the back, a 10 MP front camera on the cover display, and a 4 MP under-display camera—are featured on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The processor likely to be used is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.
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According the Blass, in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which weighs 253g, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be lighter at 239g and has a 4,400mAh battery, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, Ultra Wideband, USB Type-C connection, NFC, and support for the S Pen. At launch, more variations should be available.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
On the other hand, similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a 3.4-inch FHD IPS cover display and a 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It may include a 4,000mAh battery, which is an improvement over the 3,700mAh one seen in the previous edition, and is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 engine.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 may come with a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the cover display in addition to a 50MP primary camera with 2X digital zoom. It also features 12GB RAM and a 10MP front camera. The cover display functions as a viewfinder and the rear cameras can also be used for selfies. It is said to have 256GB of storage as well.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is said to retail for EUR 449, or Rs 40,000, in France. This price is comparable to that of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic 47mm Bluetooth model. Nine sizes, ranging from 5 to 13, will be available, as originally planned. Last but not least, France will also have three colours—silver, gold, and black. It is anticipated to be more reasonably priced in the US and India, though. It may cost as much as Rs. 35,000 in India and between $300 and $350 in the US.
The Galaxy Ring is said to feature an ECG sensor, SpO2 sensor, and PPG sensor, potentially similar to Samsung’s BioActive sensors on its smartwatches. The wearable will offer features such as stress and heart rate measurement, period prediction, snore detection, and skin temperature measurement. It will also provide comprehensive sleep analysis, tracking movements, heart rate, respiratory rate, and sleep latency. The Samsung Health app will assign a ‘Vitality’ score to users based on workouts and sleep performance, with the possibility of comparing scores with friends and maintaining a leaderboard.
Samsung’s ring will have varying battery capacities, with smaller versions featuring 17mAh, highest-size units with 22mAh, and middle variants with 18.5mAh. The ring can last up to 9 days on a full charge and is expected to come with a TWS-like charging case.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Series
Samsung is expected to introduce its first wristwatch under the Ultra brand with the Galaxy Watch Ultra during the Galaxy Unpacked event. The upcoming device is likely to compete with the Apple Watch Ultra/Ultra 2. The wearable could come in a single Titanium Gray shade. In terms of specifications, the Galaxy Watch 7 series from Samsung is rumoured to use a 3nm processor rather than the 5nm chipset found in the Galaxy Watch 6. They will likely provide 32GB of storage. The company may pit the Ultra variant against the Watch Ultra 2 from Apple, as said earlier.
It is rumoured that a titanium body and 47mm dial size will be offered for the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra. It might come with a display that is predicted to produce 3,000 nits of peak brightness. According to reports, the wearable is IP58 rated, MIL-STD-810H durable, and certified to withstand 10ATM water pressure. A 590mAh battery, similar to the one found in the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, may be included. There is only a single LTE and Bluetooth version reportedly available.
The rumour states that the 40mm and 44mm versions of the Galaxy Watch 7 would be available in cream and green colour options. An alleged 300mAh battery powers the 40mm model, and a possible 425mAh battery powers the 44mm model. The maximum brightness display it may have is 2,000 nits.
A new CPU, quicker charging times, and improved heart rate, sleep, fitness, ECG, and blood oxygen monitoring are all expected to be features of the Galaxy Watch 7 series. In addition, it will have 4G and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling users to send and receive messages and make calls without their phones being out of reach.
It is claimed that the smartwatch glass is composed of sapphire crystal, while the case is reportedly built of Samsung’s Armour Aluminium 2. Reportedly, it maintains the 5 ATM, IP68, and MIL-STD-810H approved.
