Samsung Unpacked 2025: In summary
- Last event was in January for Galaxy S25 phones
- Next event is expected in July, possibly on the 13th
- Highly-likely to launch new Galaxy Z Fold, Z Flip and Galaxy Watch devices
Samsung Unpacked launch events are a big deal, bringing with them plenty of Galaxy-related news, and importantly, new devices from phones to tablets to smartwatches.
It’s been a little while since the last Unpacked event in January for the Galaxy S25 series, but that means another one is likely to happen in the near future.
Here’s what we know about the next Samsung Unpacked 2025 launch event, including a possible date as well as what we expect to see (and not see) launch.
When is the next Samsung Unpacked launch event?
It’s widely expected that Samsung will hold the next Unpacked event in July, with both ‘early’ and ‘mid’ July touted as possible windows.
Another detail generally agreed on is that the occasion will take place in New York.
We may even have a specific date, which is 13 July. This is when Samsung has a selection of Galaxy Health events taking place in New York City, which could just be a coincidence.
Nevertheless, July seems almost certain as there was an Unpacked event in July 2024, which took place in Paris for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and other devices.
Samsung hasn’t officially announced the date yet, so we’ll update this as soon as we hear it from the horse’s mouth.
Here’s when Samsung normally holds Unpacked events:
- January: For Galaxy S flagship phones
- July: For Galaxy Z phones and Galaxy Watch smartwatches
- September: For Galaxy Tab tablets
What will Samsung launch at the next Unpacked?
Fans will be pleased to hear it is shaping up to be a bumper launch event for new Galaxy phones and smartwatches.
Countless rumours suggest that Samsung will be launching a number of gadgets at the July Unpacked, quite possibly six or even more.
Galaxy Z Fold 7
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The headline device at Unpacked will almost certainly be the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s new flagship book-style foldable phone.
It, of course, follows on from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and is set to feature improvements in primarily AI, cameras and the cover screen.
Confusingly, Samsung has teased the device with the ‘Ultra’ branding found on the likes of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it’s now thought Samsung won’t be using this in the model name.
Galaxy Z Flip 7/Flip FE
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There are two new Z Flip phones expected, with the latest Samsung has to offer for clamshell-style foldables.
The Galaxy Flip 7 is the flagship model set to arrive with bigger screens inside and out, while the Flip FE is the first ‘fan edition’ foldable from Samsung and will likely offer a similar set of specs and features to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 at a cheaper price than the Flip 7.
Galaxy Watch 8 series
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New flagship wearables in summer is a common theme for Samsung and there are two Galaxy Watch 8 models expected.
The regular Galaxy Watch 8 as well as the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which is the first Classic model since the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, because Samsung likes to refresh this on a two-year cycle.
Both are expected to get ‘squircle’ design language inspired by the original Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
Mike Sawh
This leads us nicely on to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, or possibly the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 if Samsung decides to use the year instead.
It was thought that Samsung might wait longer than a year to refresh this smartwatch, but it’s looking likely that it will make an appearance at Unpacked in July.
Rumours have been ramping up, including a leaked image of the device. However, if true, it looks exactly like the Galaxy Watch Ultra but in a blue colourway so Samsung better have some less obvious upgrades somewhere.
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One UI 8 and Project Moohan
If Samsung devices to squeeze anything else in, we certainly would expect it to be on One UI 8, the next major version of Samsung’s operating system which will roll out to phones, tablet and wearables as a free upgrade. It’s currently in a beta form.
There’s also Project Moohan, Samsung’s Android XR headset, which the firm may have more news on, having shown it off throughout 2025.
What we don’t expect to see at the next Unpacked
While there’s a lot coming at Unpacked, there are a few devices you shouldn’t hold your breath for (though never say never).
Firstly, the Galaxy Tab S11 series of tablets is unlikely. Samsung used to launch them in July but moved the launch to September for the Galaxy Tab S10 series. We’d expect that to carry on in 2025.
We also don’t expect any new Galaxy A phones. The Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 are all on the market already and the Galaxy A17 – the cheapest of the lot – is likely to arrive in October, away from an Unpacked.
Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
On the wearable front, we’re still waiting for a successor to the Galaxy Ring, Samsung’s popular smart ring. It was originally announced in January 2024, then fully launched in July of the same year.
It’s due a new model going by a 12-month refresh cycle but it’s a first-gen device, so we don’t know how often Samsung plans to replace it, plus there have been a lack of rumours on it in 2025.
This, and an educated guess/gut feeling, put it in the ‘coming later’ pile. However, Samsung does like a good teaser so we could hear something about the Galaxy Ring 2 even if it’s just a tidbit. After all, the original Galaxy Ring took us all by surprise.
How to watch Samsung Unpacked live stream
When Unpacked does come around, you’ll be able to watch the live stream from just about any device.
Samsung typically streams it for free on YouTube as well as its own website. We’ll add all the details as well as the video itself when it’s available.
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