Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021: Samsung unveils its new foldable phones and more

Samsung shows off the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 at this year’s August Unpacked event.

By Jason Murdock

Published: Wednesday, 11 August 2021 at 12:00 am

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event took place today (August 11th) – and what a treat it was.

With the event having the tagline “Get ready to unfold”, we had some idea what to expect and were not disappointed. Samsung has delivered some good-looking foldable phones.

Samsung’s new Z Series 3 smartphones definitely were the stars of the show with new and improved features such as 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, more comprehensive water resistance and Dolby Atmos sound.

Revealed alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 were two highly-anticipated wearables; the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2.

Here’s a complete run-through of everything the latest Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event delivered and when you’ll be able to get your hands on the new devices.

If you want to read more about the company’s high-end devices, don’t miss our Galaxy Z Fold 2 review and Galaxy Watch 3 review.

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What is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked?

Samsung uses its Unpacked events to release and promote its new products and software.

Today’s event was the third this year, and we saw the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 revealed. These were announced alongside wearables in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2.

They join the likes of the new Samsung Galaxy Book laptop line-up, the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra 5G, and the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds – all of which were announced at the previous Samsung Galaxy Unpacked events.

Check out our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review.

When is the next Galaxy Unpacked event?

The most recent Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event took place today (August 11th). It was streamed via YouTube.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked announcements: What products did Samsung reveal?

There were four main products unveiled at August’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2.

We break down what you can expect from each model below, along with those all-important release dates and prices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Today’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event saw the reveal of the third generation tablet-esque Galaxy Z Fold 3.

And, it looks like Samsung has worked hard to improve the foldable phone. New and upgraded features include a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It also comes with a better refresh rate of 120Hz that is more in line with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs £1,599 and is available to pre-order now. The smartphone will be officially released on 27th August.

With its predecessor making it onto our best smartphone list, we cannot wait to get our hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Marketed as the ‘stylish’ option, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 was also unveiled alongside the Z Fold 3.

Available in a total of seven colours, including lavender, green and cream, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 also features a Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, along with IPX8 water resistance, Dolby Atmos sound and a triple-camera rear set-up.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs £949 and is available to pre-order now. That’s a good amount cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G at £1,229. The smartphone will be officially released on 27th August.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

A year after the Galaxy Watch 3 was released, Samsung has delivered a new smartwatch.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 features over 100 exercises to monitor, sleep tracking and works with apps such as Google Maps and Spotify.

Joining the Galaxy Watch 4 is a classic model. Available in the bigger sizes of 42mm and 46mm, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has a stainless steel case and the same range of sensors in the standard edition.

Available from 27th August, prices for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 start at £249 or £349 for the classic model. Both models are available to pre-order now.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

Joining Samsung’s more premium earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, these new Galaxy Buds 2 are a more affordable option.

However, they still have plenty of features packed in. The true wireless earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation, IPX2 water resistance and a battery life of up to 5 hours.

Available from 27th August, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will cost £139.

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