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Need-To-Knows
- Fold7 gets thinner, Flip7 gets an edge-to-edge exterior display
- New Flip7 FE model to offer cheaper entry into the niche
- Watch Classic variation makes a return with rotating bezel
- Gemini available on the new Watch 8 models
Samsung’s latest Unpacked event delivered a load of new devices in an event that refreshed their Fold and Flip lines, reintroduced the Galaxy Watch Classic series and dropped a new budget flip phone.
Despite the wealth of products released, Unpacked was all about refinement; hardware that’s noticeably slimmer and more robust, user-focused software enhancements that feel more relevant than the AI bluster of the past few years and a deeper push into personal health. Here’s everything we saw at Unpacked 2025!
At A Glance
| Product | Key Highlights |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Thinnest & lightest Z Fold yet; 8-inch inner display, 215 g, 200 MP main camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite, One UI 8 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 | 4.4-inch external display, 6.9-inch inner, Exynos 2700 (3 nm), 4,300 mAh battery, Gemini Live & AI features on the exterior display |
| Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE | Similar hardware as Flip 7 but with 3,887 mAh battery, lower price tag, less recent hinge design |
| Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic | Google Gemini integration, squared-rectangle design borrowed from Galaxy Watch Ultra, rotating crown returns with the Classic, run coach feature, vascular load measurements, more in-depth sleep guidance |
| Galaxy Watch Ultra | Refreshed with more storage and a blue colour option |
| Project Moohan | Teased extended reality (XR) headset—no ETA or price details yet |
| Galaxy G Fold | Tri‑fold concept hinted for 2026 debut—no official specs |
Galaxy Z Fold7: Slimmer and Lighter Than Ever
Let’s start with the headline act: the Galaxy Z Fold7. We’ve already published a hands-on detailing why this is Samsung’s best foldable yet, and the final Unpacked unveiling only confirmed this view.
The Fold7 is now 26% thinner and 24 grams lighter than its predecessor, folding down to just 8.9mm thick, which isn’t far off the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Unfolded, it’s almost as thin as a USB-C port, and yet is more robust than ever thanks to Samsung’s new Armor FlexHinge design, advanced titanium lattice structure, and upgraded Gorilla Glass displays.
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Inside, the 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display is 11% larger than the Fold6, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The 4,400mAh battery is the same size as the one inside the Flip6 but delivers up to 24 hours of video playback, which is slightly longer than before despite the slimmed-down body.
The cameras have received a bump up too. Samsung has essentially transplanted the 200MP sensor from the S25 Ultra into the Fold7. It’s backed by a 10MP telephoto lens, 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP camera on the inner display, now with a wider 100-degree field of view.
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AI also sees some enhancements. Photo Assist Enhanced automatically suggests objects to erase from photos, while Audio Eraser helps remove unwanted background noise in your videos. Gemini Live is more optimised for the Fold’s larger screen, with results displaying in a split-screen configuration.
The Fold7 starts at £1,799/$1,999, with storage options up to 1TB and 16GB of RAM. S Pen fans, however, will be disappointed to learnt that support hasn’t made a return this year.
Galaxy Z Flip7: Big External Display
The Fold7 makes a big leap this year and is noticeably improved over the Flip6.
The headline change is the external display (what Samsung calls the ‘Flex Window’), which has grown from 3.4 to 4.4 inches in an edge-to-edge configuration. It also now hits a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. This display makes a huge difference to usability, making interacting with notifications, controlling music and apps a much more enjoyable experience.
This new outer screen is wrapped in a slimmer hinge and chassis, almost 30% thinner than the previous model, and the Flip7 still manages to fit a 6.9-inch inner screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there’s been a slightly odd reversion from a Snapdragon chip to the Exynos 2700, up to 12GB of RAM, and a larger 4,300mAh battery that delivers up to 31 hours of video playback.
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The camera system is mostly the same as the previous generation. You get a 50MP main sensor with 2x optical zoom and a 12MP ultra-wide, alongside improved HDR video recording and a new Auto Zoom feature that keeps you framed and lit correctly when taking selfies.
Samsung DeX support has made its way into the Flip for the first time too. Pricing starts at £1,049/$1,099, and it comes in Jet Black, Blue Shadow, Coral Red, and an online-exclusive Mint.
Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: Worth It?
Joining the foldable family is the first ‘Fan Edition’ model in the Z series, the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. It’s a stripped-back, cheaper version of the Flip7 that retains much of the core experience but dials back the specs.
The Flex Window is smaller, the same as the Flip6, but it still supports Samsung’s key AI features like Now Bar and Now Brief. You still get a 50MP main camera, albeit with the previous-gen Exynos 2400 processor and 8GB of RAM.
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It’s available in black and white and starts at £849/$899, making it the most affordable way into Samsung’s foldable ecosystem. It is essentially just a Galaxy Z Flip6 at a cheaper price.
Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic: New Health Tracking Features
With the Galaxy Watch 8 series, Samsung has brought back the Classic variant which includes the rotating crown. Samsung stated that their desire with each new watch release is to make them more focused on being health companions rather than just a watch.
The new Cushion design, borrowed from the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and an 11% slimmer frame helps the case sit closer to your wrist. The display brightness jumps to 3,000 nits, and under the hood is a new 3nm processor paired with an 8% larger battery.
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Samsung’s new sleep-centric tracking can suggest optimal bedtimes, detect signs of sleep apnea, and even monitor something called vascular load, an early indicator of heart disease. The antioxidant index is a novel addition, measuring the impact of stress, overeating, and other lifestyle factors via a thumb reading.
The Watch 8 series is also the first wearable with Google Gemini built in. You can ask it to start a workout, build a playlist, find a nearby gym, or send a run route to a friend, all from your wrist. It’s also the first smartwatch to ship with WearOS 6, bringing improved glanceability for notifications, Now Bar widgets, and smoother UI transitions.
The standard Watch 8 comes in 40mm and 44mm in graphite and silver. The Watch 8 Classic is 46mm and available in black or white.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Nothing major to see here. Samsung announced the Watch Ultra would be getting a new higher storage option and a new blue colourway. That’s it!
What Was Missing?
There were some expectations that Samsung might mention the long-rumoured Galaxy G-Fold phone (Samsung’s take on a tri-folding design) or Project Moohan, Samsung’s VR headset. But alas, there were no surprises.
Most rumours suggest that Samsung will announce the G-Fold at some point in 2025, so perhaps it’s being reserved for a strategic pitch when Apple drop their own iPhone Fold. As for Project Moohan, reviewers have already attended in-person events to test it out, so this one is known to actually exist. Again though, this one seems to be being held back by Samsung.
Final Thoughts
Samsung Unpacked 2025 saw a lot of new stuff get announced. For the most part, they made a lot of sense and made their products demonstrably better, especially in regards to the Flip7 and Fold7. The lighter, thinner frame for the Fold7 is a big upgrade, whilst the massive external display on the Flip7 makes it much nicer to use.
It’s certainly a larger step than last year towards making foldable make more sense for more people. In truth, these are now plainly good phones, not just good foldable phones. The only sticking point remaining is the price. It might be a while before that starts to come down.
