Samsung made a resolute announcement, declaring that its next Unpacked event will be held in Seoul, South Korea, marking a significant shift from its previous global city venues. While the exact date remains undisclosed, the event is confirmed to take place in July, setting the stage for an anticipated unveiling of the long-rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
Unpacked has always served as Samsung’s premier showcase, unveiling groundbreaking smartphones and cutting-edge technology. However, this year, the company has chosen to return to its roots, bringing the event to its home country of South Korea for the very first time.
Despite Samsung’s intentional secrecy surrounding the upcoming event, it is widely speculated that the company will introduce two remarkable foldable devices: the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, alongside the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch 6 lineup. Building upon the success of their predecessors, the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4, these new offerings are expected to feature incremental hardware improvements.
Notably, rumours suggest that the compact Flip 5 may undergo a captivating redesign. To power these foldable marvels, Snapdragon’s cutting-edge 8th Generation 2 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) is rumoured to be employed. Furthermore, industry insiders anticipate the official introduction of the Galaxy Tab S9 series, comprising the base Galaxy Tab S9, the Galaxy Tab S9+, and the top-tier Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Samsung has consistently led the charge in the realm of foldable smartphones, releasing innovative devices annually, albeit exclusively in the premium market segment. The International Data Corporation (IDC) projects a robust global shipment of 21.4 million foldable phones, encompassing both flip and fold form factors, by the year 2023. However, Samsung now faces formidable competition from Chinese smartphone brands, with OnePlus poised to unveil its groundbreaking foldable flagship soon.
