Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is all set to begin today and the South Korean tech firm’s second big launch event of the year will be held in Seoul, South Korea for the first time – Samsung usually holds its launch events in European countries or the US. At its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to introduce two new Galaxy Z-series phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The company is also said to be preparing to unveil the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The event included the Tab S9 series of tablets and the Galaxy Buds 3 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones.
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked livestream
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will begin at 7am ET (4:30pm IST) and based on the company’s previous launches, Samsung Mobile Chief TM Roh is expected to be present during the event. The event will be live streamed from Seoul, South Korea – the company is set to host a Galaxy Unpacked event in its home country for the first time.
You can watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked livestream via the company’s YouTube channel, Samsung website, Samsung TV Plus, and Samsung Newsroom website. You can also watch the event via the player embedded below.
What to expect from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event?
The biggest announcement expected at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is likely the arrival of new Galaxy Z foldables. Samsung has announced the arrival of its new foldable phone – you can even pre-book the upcoming handset before it is unveiled by Samsung. These phones are likely to be the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, which are expected to be launched as the successors to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 that the company launched a year ago.
While the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to bring some visual changes compared to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 4, the clamshell-style Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phone is said to have a larger cover display than the Galaxy Z Flip 4 Is. , which has a 1.9-inch external screen. In India, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to compete with the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra.
Apart from the new foldable phones, Samsung may also launch the Galaxy Tab S9 series tablets at the Galaxy Unpacked event. Details of the design and specifications of the top-of-the-line model have recently leaked online, hinting at the presence of Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset along with a dual rear camera setup on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
The successors to last year’s Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series are also likely to make their debut at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. According to previous leaks and reports, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is likely to feature a rotating bezel. Samsung is also expected to announce the Galaxy Buds 3 on Wednesday as the third generation of foldable phones, tablets and smartwatches, as well as Galaxy-branded TWS earphones.