Here's Everything Samsung Announced At It's August Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung unveiled a bevy of new tech at its virtual Galaxy Unpacked event this morning. In total the tech giant dropped five new gadgets: Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

We’ve gotten to spend time with each of these, so here's our guide on what Samsung announced, what’s new and how you can preorder each device.

How to Preorder Phones, Smartwatches and Earbuds 

If you’re interested in one or any of these new Galaxy devices, Samsung has opened preorders for all of them. If you order now, you can likely get your device for delivery on the first day they officially land: August 26.

Preorder The Galaxy Z Flip 4

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $999.99 for a 128GB model and comes in Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Blue or Graphite. If you preorder through August 25th you can score up to $900 off with a trade-in, as well as a ring or silicone strap case and memory upgrade for free.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 in Pink gold, Blue, Graphite, or Bora Purple (starting at $999; samsung.com)

Preorder The Galaxy Z Fold 4

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a bit more expensive starting at $1,799 for 256GB of storage in Burgundy, Beige or Graygreen. Those who preorder by August 25th can get up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-in, receive a $100 credit for future purchase, a free case and a memory upgrade.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in Graygreen, Beige, Burgundy, or Phantom Black (starting at $1,799; samsung.com)

Preorder The Galaxy Watch 5

The Galaxy Watch 5 in 40mm and 44mm with either Bluetooth or cellular (LTE) are also up for preorder today, starting at $279.99. Similarly you can score up to $75 off with an eligible trade-in and get the Wireless Charger Duo for free.

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (starting at $279.99; samsung.com)

Preorder The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes in a 45mm size with either Bluetooth or cellular (LTE) connectivity. It starts at $449.99 and with eligible trade-in you can save up to $125 off the cost. You’ll score a Wireless Charger Duo for free as well.

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (starting at $449.99; samsung.com)

Preorder The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro cost $229.99 and are available in black, white, or Bora Purple. Samsung is taking trade-ins for these and you can score up to $75 off and a free wireless charger. Keep in mind you need to preorder by August 25th end of day.

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in Bora Purple, Black, or White ($229; samsung.com)

Galaxy Z Flip 4: What You Need To Know

Samsung’s super cool and ultra compact foldable is now in its fourth generation and it’s ready for consumers of all walks of life. It largely builds off the more modern and boxy design that the previous Z Flip 3 ushered in, and spices things up with improved cameras, a bigger battery and more functionality.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a modern day flip phone that looks somewhat like a thick square, especially when closed, with an all-glass build and a 1.9-inch Cover Screen. This display, while tiny—we still wish it filled the whole front—can still pack a punch. It will: 

• Display notifications
• Act as a viewfinder for selfies or live streaming 
• Allow quick reply to messages
• Control smart home gadgets 

Flipping the Z Flip 4 open unveils the 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex display. It has all the specs, including a 120Hz refresh rate, that you’d expect from a $1,000 phone in 2022. In our testing, colors were vibrant and offered great clarity. It was also buttery smooth when swiping between apps and streaming videos.

And the internal main screen does indeed fold open and give you access to more of what you expect to do on a smartphone. From responding to messages, taking video calls, checking email, scrolling through social feeds and much more. The Z Flip 4 is running Android 12 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI, and it’s kind of the classic Galaxy mobile experience. There’s a skin throughout, Bixby is deeply integrated and you can easily split the screen with two apps.

This folding screen also has a 10-megapixel selfie camera built into the top. The main cameras live on the back (or the front when closed) next to the Cover Screen. Like the S22 family, the Z Flip 4 boasts a 12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultra wide camera setup. These feature larger sensors which should lead to better low light performance and sport some new camera features, like an improved portrait mode.

Additionally, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports 5G networks in the U.S. thanks to mmWave and Sub-6 antennas. Powering the Z Flip 4 is the latest in processing tech, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor with 8GB of RAM. And it’s powered by a 3,700mAh battery that should last all day and is larger than the battery in the Z Flip 3.

You can get the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in four main colors — Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold or Blue — or opt for the Z Flip 4 Bespoke Edition in which you can customize the front, back, and hinge panels.

Galaxy Z Fold 4: What You Need To Know

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is still the more expensive and more advanced foldable from Samsung, though there isn’t much changing in terms of hardware in comparison to the Fold 3. The Z Fold 4 is still pretty thick and folds open like a book. On the front you have a tall 6.1-inch display, and upon unfolding you have a tablet sized screen at 7.6-inches. Like the Z Flip 4, it’s a Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display but boasts a resolution of 2176 X 1812.

With both of these offerings, Samsung has minimized the bezels year-over-year by about three millimeters all around. The result: More usable space and immersion when using these everyday. The front cover screen lets you use the Z Fold 4 as a pretty standard smartphone, and during my brief hands-on time I noticed that it was a bit easier to type on since it’s slightly wider. But the real productivity prowess is found on the main 7.6 inch display.

Here you can place multiple applications side-by-side and, new with the Z Fold 4, is a floating taskbar on the bottom that will let you easily open a single app or ones that you’ve paired together. For instance, you could have it set to open Outlook and Slack so in the morning you can blaze through any overnight messages. You can even layer two apps together, and still have plenty of floating space for more. 

The Z Fold 4 is also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 which should give a lengthy runway for any task. From writing an article and marking up a legal document, to hitting some photo edits while on the go. It’s running Android 12L—a customized version of Android built for large screen devices—with Samsung’s One interface on top.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 also supports the S Pen, but unlike the Galaxy S22 Ultra there is no onboard silo for storing it. It also doesn’t come for free with the Fold and is an added expense on top of paying $1,799 for the phone.

There are also five cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The three main cameras—a 50-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide and 10-megapixel telephoto—live on the rear and stand as the primary shooters. 

The main wide lens is a significant jump in megapixels and the Telephoto lens allows you to capture up to 30x Space Zoom photos. The cover screen features a 10-megapixel selfie camera at the top and the main screen has a 4-megapixel lens tucked under the display. It will actually have a portion of the screen on top and doesn’t interrupt your flow. It’s only 4-megapixels though, so don’t expect the best quality of photos.

Like the Z Fold 3 before it, the Z Fold 4 is a 5G device with support for mmWave and Sub-6 networks. It also has a dual 4,400mAh battery inside which can be recharged via the USB-C port or a Qi-enabled wireless charger. Samsung says you can expect all-day battery life and we’ll be putting this to the test.

Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro: What You Need To Know

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro are likely going to be the best smartwatches for Android phones and the best Wear OS watches for the next few months—though Google does have the Pixel Watch coming on the horizon. Both of these will be running Wear OS with some custom Samsung tweaks, feature a newer processor and are all around more durable.

Both of these feature a Sapphire Glass front which is over two times stronger than the Watch 4. So if you're prone to knocking it on things or scratching them, the Watch 5’s have a better chance of survival. Additionally, they can withstand rain and dust with resistance ratings for both.

Samsung has also worked to streamline the process of onboarding and setup, so now the Galaxy Watch will automatically preload apps that are on your phone if they are compatible. Google Services like Maps, the Assistant, and Music will also run better and offer more of a full experience. 

The Galaxy Watch 5 will come in 40mm and 45mm sizes, while the Watch 5 Pro will only come in a 45mm size. The Pro edition is also a bit tougher with a case that’s made out of titanium.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: What You Need To Know

Yep, Samsung has yet another pair of Galaxy Buds and this new high-end option will sit above the Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds 2. The name of the game here is a more cozy fit, support for higher-end audio and better noise cancellation. They also come in that sleek Bora Purple color.

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro starts with a more compact design that vaguely resembles an egg with a circular, ovular build that will slide right into your ear. They’re 15% smaller than the previous Galaxy Buds Pro and feature larger windshields to reduce pressure in your ear. You’ll also control these via the connect device, hands-free with Bixby or with capacitive touch controls on the respective earbuds.

In terms of listening modes, you can switch on the fly between active noise canceling (which uses a processor, microphones and algorithm to block out sound around you) and transparency modes. Additionally, the Buds 2 Pro will support up to 24-bit audio for a Hi-Fi experience—keep in mind though you’ll need a device that supports sending this to the buds. Still, the two-way woofer and tweeter speaker system should deliver vibrant, crisp audio.

Samsung’s also promising about five hours of playback with a listening mode engaged, and eight hours with them off. You can also recharge the Buds 2 Pro in the carrying case, which itself can be recharged with USB-C or a Qi-enabled charging pad. Heck, you can even recharge them on the back of a Galaxy phone with wireless power share. 

Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing.