Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: A Revolutionary Leap in Foldables and Wearables

Samsung has once again raised the bar in mobile innovation with the launch of its highly anticipated products at Galaxy Unpacked July 2025. As part of its commitment to redefining the user experience, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch8 Classic. Each product reflects Samsung’s forward-thinking philosophy—combining style, power, artificial intelligence (AI), and superior hardware into cohesive ecosystems.

Let’s explore each product in depth, their features, working mechanism, and how they’re poised to transform user lifestyles in the UK and beyond.

Galaxy Z Fold7: The Ultimate Foldable Redefined

The Galaxy Z Fold7 continues Samsung’s legacy as the front-runner in the foldable category. This flagship foldable phone is engineered for those who seek power and productivity wrapped in futuristic design.

Key Features:

  • Display: The Z Fold7 features a massive 7.6-inch main Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and ultra-smooth scrolling. When folded, the 6.2-inch cover screen also supports 120Hz, offering an immersive and consistent experience.

  • Design & Durability: Built with Samsung’s Armor Aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the Fold7 is lighter and thinner than its predecessor, yet more durable. The redesigned hinge mechanism ensures greater resilience and a smoother fold experience.

  • Performance: Powered by the advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the Fold7 offers seamless multitasking, faster app launching, and efficient thermal performance. It is paired with up to 16GB RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

  • Camera System: The rear camera setup includes a 50MP wide-angle lens, 12MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The cover camera is 10MP while the under-display camera is 4MP. Night photography, AI zoom, and enhanced image processing make it ideal for creators and professionals.

  • Battery & Charging: The 4,400mAh dual-cell battery supports 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. The adaptive power management system learns user habits to optimise battery life.

  • Software & AI Integration: With One UI 6.1.1 and Galaxy AI features, the Fold7 offers real-time translation, summarisation, and AI-powered photo editing tools. Multitasking is enhanced with a PC-like taskbar, split-screen functionality, and S Pen support for precision input.

Pricing:

  • 256GB Variant: £1,799

  • 512GB Variant: £1,899

  • 1TB Variant: £2,099

Available in Phantom Black, Silver Titanium, and a special Blue Titanium finish, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is already available for pre-order with shipping set to begin at the end of July.

Galaxy Z Flip7: Innovation Meets Compact Elegance

For those who prefer compact sophistication, the Galaxy Z Flip7 presents a perfect combination of style and performance. Designed for users who love to express themselves while staying productive, the Flip7 brings back the charm of flip phones—reimagined with modern tech.

Key Features:

  • Flex Window: The 3.4-inch Super AMOLED Flex Window is now more functional than ever. Users can reply to messages, view calendars, control smart home devices, and even access full apps like Google Maps without unfolding the device.

  • Main Display: Inside, a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh offers vibrant visuals and fluid responsiveness. The crease is now less visible, providing a flatter screen surface.

  • Design & Colours: The Flip7 is crafted with a high-strength aluminium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It is IPX8 water-resistant and available in Blue Shadow, Jetblack, Coralred, and Mint.

  • Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, it delivers high performance for gaming, productivity, and content creation. It supports 8GB RAM with either 256GB or 512GB storage.

  • Camera & FlexCam: The dual 12MP camera setup includes an ultra-wide and wide-angle lens with Nightography, Super Steady video, and AI object recognition. FlexCam allows hands-free photo and video capture using the fold mechanism.

  • Battery: The 4,300mAh battery ensures 31 hours of performance. With 25W fast charging and AI-enhanced power saving, battery anxiety becomes a thing of the past.

  • Software & AI: Like its Fold sibling, the Flip7 features Galaxy AI, including call summarisation, live translations, note organisation, and the new Interpreter Mode, which displays bilingual text when the phone is half-folded.

Pricing:

  • 256GB Variant: £1,049

  • 512GB Variant: £1,149

Samsung is also offering exclusive pre-order bonuses, including device protection plans, free cases, and charging adapters.

Galaxy Watch8: A Health and Fitness Companion with AI Precision

Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch8 is a wellness-focused smartwatch that blends aesthetics with accurate health tracking and AI-driven analytics.

Key Features:

  • Display & Design: It sports a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with Always-On support, vivid brightness, and a durable aluminium frame. The watch is slim, lightweight, and available in 40mm and 44mm sizes. Colour options include Graphite and Silver.

  • Health Tracking: Equipped with Samsung’s latest BioActive Sensor, the Watch8 monitors Energy Score, Bed-time Guidance, AGEs Index, Antioxidant levels, and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications enhance personal health insights. Users also benefit from personalised heart rate zones, Functional Threshold Power, Running Coach, and Vascular Load tracking for optimised performance.

  • AI & Smart Features: Galaxy AI brings advanced insights like personalised workout summaries, health trend predictions, and proactive wellness tips. The new Energy Score evaluates your recovery and readiness levels using sleep, heart rate variability, and activity data.

  • Battery Life: A single charge lasts up to 30 hours with moderate use. Fast charging ensures 45% battery in just 30 minutes.

  • Software & Compatibility: Running Wear OS 5 with One UI Watch 6, the Watch8 supports a wide range of apps from Google Play, including Spotify, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and YouTube Music.

  • Fitness Tools: Supports over 100 workout modes, real-time running analysis, VO2 Max tracking, and Galaxy AI Coach for guided training.

Pricing:

  • 44mm Bluetooth: £349

  • 44mm LTE: £399

The Watch8 is compatible with Android devices and is designed to be the ideal partner for your Galaxy phone.

Galaxy Watch8 Classic: Timeless Design with Modern Intelligence

The Galaxy Watch8 Classic takes everything users love about the rotating bezel and merges it with state-of-the-art wellness tracking and smart tools. Designed for users who want elegance alongside functionality, this watch is a premium addition to the Galaxy ecosystem.

Key Features:

  • Rotating Bezel: The signature rotating bezel returns, offering intuitive control over apps, widgets, and notifications. The stainless steel body adds a traditional watch appeal.

  • Display & Build: With a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display and Sapphire Crystal Glass protection, the Watch8 Classic is built for both ruggedness and refinement. The 46mm size enhances visibility while preserving comfort.

  • Health Monitoring: Like the Watch8, it features the BioActive Sensor suite, tracking ECG, blood pressure, stress levels, and advanced sleep coaching.

  • AI-Powered Features: Galaxy AI offers sleep score analysis, recovery tracking, and personalised insights based on user patterns. The addition of AI wellness algorithms makes this more than a fitness tracker—it’s a full lifestyle assistant.

  • Battery & Charging: Battery lasts up to 30 hours depending on usage. It supports fast wireless charging and an eco-friendly power-saving mode.

  • OS and Ecosystem Integration: Seamless integration with Samsung Health, SmartThings, and Samsung Wallet makes the Watch8 Classic a central hub for your connected life.

Pricing:

  • 46mm Bluetooth: £449

  • 46mm LTE: £499

Available in Black and White, the Galaxy Watch8 Classic is perfect for professionals, athletes, and those who appreciate classic aesthetics with smart capabilities.

Samsung Galaxy AI: A Seamless Experience Across Devices

What truly ties all these devices together is Galaxy AI, Samsung’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform. It's more than a set of features—it’s a digital assistant, creative partner, productivity enhancer, and wellness advisor, rolled into one.

Live Translate

Samsung has made real-time conversation in multiple languages possible during voice and video calls. This feature is now available on the Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and even on the Watch8 series when paired with a Galaxy smartphone.

Note Assist

Exclusively powerful on the Fold7 and Flip7, Note Assist helps summarise long notes, correct grammar, organise content, and auto-generate to-do lists—all with AI.

Whether you're a student, writer, or executive, this tool reduces friction in daily workflows.

Photo Assist

AI-driven photo editing tools allow users to:

  • Remove unwanted objects

  • Reposition subjects

  • Apply content-aware fill to gaps in the image background

  • One-tap enhancements based on scene recognition

These features make every photo post-worthy, even without a professional setup.

AI Wellness Coach

The Watch8 and Watch8 Classic now deliver personalised health prompts using AI. Based on your habits, sleep patterns, and workout data, the watches offer suggestions such as:

  • Adjusting bedtime routines

  • Encouraging hydration after intense workouts

  • Recommending mindfulness breaks based on stress readings

The AI Coach grows smarter over time, making your health plan more effective the longer you use it.

Final Thoughts: A Smart, Stylish, and Sustainable Future

With the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, Samsung continues to define the foldable category, offering groundbreaking devices that blend work and play seamlessly. The Galaxy Watch8 series, meanwhile, marks a new standard for intelligent wearables—balancing classic design with futuristic AI capabilities.

For consumers, the combination of advanced hardware, intelligent software, and eco-conscious manufacturing makes the Galaxy 2025 lineup worth the attention and investment.

If you're planning to upgrade your tech ecosystem this year, the Galaxy Unpacked July 2025 event just gave you all the reasons to do so.