In recent years, Samsung‘s summer Galaxy Unpacked events have focused primarily on foldable phones. However, this year’s event, taking place on Wednesday, July 10, promises to be different.

Foldable phones will still be featured prominently, as indicated by the foldable phone silhouette on the Galaxy Unpacked invitation. Rumors and leaks have provided detailed insights into the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, ensuring these devices will be highlighted during the presentation.

^{A New Focus Beyond Foldables}

Despite the attention on foldable phones, it’s the other rumored products expected to debut at Galaxy Unpacked — new Galaxy Watches and the final version of the Galaxy Ring — that are likely to generate the most excitement. This shift in focus reflects Samsung’s evolving priorities and the current state of its foldable phone lineup.

^{Foldables: Steady Improvements, But No Major Surprises}

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 remain among the top foldable phones on the market, even as competition from Motorola, OnePlus, and Google increases. The new models are expected to build on their predecessors’ success.

Rumors suggest that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will see significant changes, including a 50MP sensor replacing the 12MP main camera found on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, resulting in sharper photos. The Flip 6 might also receive a dust resistance rating, enhancing its durability.

Improvements to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 are expected to be more modest, with a potential change in the aspect ratio of the cover display to improve typing comfort. Other upgrades may include dust resistance and a move to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

While these changes are welcome, they are not groundbreaking. A more affordable version, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE, might be released in 2025, but for now, rumors suggest prices for the new foldables may increase.

^{Health and Fitness: The New Stars of Unpacked}

If the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 don’t steal the show, Samsung’s new health-focused products might. Rumored to debut at Unpacked are the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Ring. The Watch Ultra is expected to compete with the Apple Watch Ultra, while the Galaxy Ring marks Samsung’s entry into the smart ring market.

Both products indicate Samsung’s increased focus on health and fitness tracking. The Galaxy Ring is expected to monitor heart rate, stress levels, skin temperature, menstrual cycles, and snore detection. Samsung has also mentioned a “Vitality Score,” measuring workout intensity and sleep quality, along with Booster Cards providing wellness tips.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is expected to feature greater durability and a longer-lasting battery than the regular Galaxy Watch. Health and fitness are likely key features, with rumors suggesting sleep apnea monitoring and possibly blood-sugar monitoring.

These new health-focused devices could become the main highlights of Galaxy Unpacked. If slight upgrades to the foldable phones don’t excite you, Samsung seems to be betting that their new health-tracking devices will.

^{AI-Powered Enhancements for Foldables}

There is one way the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 could regain the spotlight: through AI enhancements. Samsung has integrated AI into recent product launches, such as the Galaxy AI features introduced with the Galaxy S24 flagships.

Samsung plans to optimize Galaxy AI features for the Fold and Flip, combining AI with the foldables’ versatile form factors to unlock new possibilities. This could include multitasking on the devices’ expanded interior screens or extending continuity features, allowing users to start a task on the cover display and continue it once the phone is opened.

AI-driven enhancements tailored to the unique designs of Samsung’s foldable phones could stand out, even amidst the excitement for the new Galaxy Ring.