Samsung just confirmed it: this summer's Galaxy Unpacked event will take place live from London on July 22, all but locking in the next Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Watch 9 lineup we've been tracking for months. Reserve offers are live too, with up to $1,230 in savings on Samsung's next flagship foldables before they take the stage.
Samsung's invite makes it official
Samsung sent out official invitations confirming Galaxy Unpacked will livestream from London on July 22 at 9 a.m. ET, 6 a.m. PT, and 2 p.m. BST. You can watch the event on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, or Samsung's YouTube channel.
The invite stays vague on hardware, promising only "new form factors" and "more personal, adaptive experiences." Samsung hasn't named a single device yet, so everything beyond the date and location remains an expectation, not a confirmed fact.
The animated version of Samsung's official Unpacked invite. | Image by Samsung
What's new is that Samsung's finally saying so itself, making it official.
Grab the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at $1,000 off
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Trade in an eligible device and save up to $1,000 on the new foldable phone from Samsung. With its refined design and large cover screen, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is a top pick for foldable phone fans. Alternatively, you can get a $200 Samsung credit if you don't trade in a device.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is now available at the official store. It features an improved build and offers a fantastic foldable experience. Buy yours and save up to $400 at Samsung with a trade-in. Alternatively, you can get the phone with a $100 Samsung credit, no trade-in required.
Here's what to know if you're watching or reserving early.
Here's how to watch and reserve early
Head to Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, or Samsung's YouTube channel before 9 a.m. ET on July 22.
Reserve at Samsung.com or the Shop Samsung App for early perks.
Pre-order once Unpacked wraps to lock in savings.
The reserve offer breaks down like this:
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A $30 Samsung credit for reserving ahead of pre-order
Up to $1,230 in total savings with trade-in credit
A sweepstakes entry for one of ten $500 gift cards
Why I'm genuinely excited for this one
I like that Samsung finally put a real date on the calendar. It makes the whole Z Fold 8, Flip 8, and Watch 9 lineup feel a lot closer, even with the hardware itself still unconfirmed.
If it all turns out anything like what we've been tracking for months, this could be one of Samsung's most stacked Unpacked events in years. I'm genuinely looking forward to seeing it come together on July 22.
Johanna Romero is a Senior News Writer at PhoneArena, covering mobile technology news across Android, iOS, wearables, and the Google ecosystem she knows best. Drawing on 15 years in IT and tech support from 2007 to 2022, she brings a user-friendly eye for the practical features and lesser-known tricks readers care about. Google named her an official #TeamPixel member in 2022, and she also reviews the latest devices on her YouTube channel, JoJo the Techie.
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