Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in Paris. Among the highlights are the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphones, featuring advancements in foldable display technology. The new Galaxy foldables promise unparalleled versatility with enhanced durability and new colour options, including Silver Shadow, Pink, and Navy for the Z Fold6, and an expanded palette including Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, and Mint for the Z Flip6. The South Korean giant has not only pushed the boundaries of smartphone innovation but has also introduced a new Galaxy Buds3 series for audiophiles.
The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro offer sleek designs in Silver and White, each boasting lightweight builds for comfort during extended wear. Alongside these, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Ring, a novel wearable in the form of a smart ring that helps tracking sleep patterns and overall wellness, integrating seamlessly with Samsung Health for personalised insights and recommendations based on user data.
Here is a detailed look at each device Samsung announced at its event in the City of Lights:
Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6
Samsung cemented its leadership in the foldable phone market with the highly anticipated next generation of Z series devices: the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Both the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 boast the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and offer 120Hz refresh rate displays. The Z Fold6 features a larger 7.6-inch foldable main display with QXGA+ resolution compared to the Z Flip6’s 6.7-inch FHD+ foldable display. The Z Fold6 offers a more versatile camera system with a 50MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto lens compared to the Z Flip6’s dual camera system with a 50MP main and 12MP ultrawide sensor. Both phones pack 12GB of RAM and offer generous storage options, with the Z Fold6 reaching up to 1TB. Battery capacities differ slightly, with the Z Fold6 sporting a 4,400mAh dual battery and the Z Flip6 featuring a 4,000mAh dual battery. Both phones support fast wired and wireless charging.
Galaxy Buds 3 series
While the spotlight at Samsung Unpacked 2024 belonged to foldable phones and wearables, the company also unveiled the latest iteration of its popular wireless earbuds – the Galaxy Buds 3 series. The pre-orders are available. These earbuds come in two stylish colors, Silver and White, and boast a focus on both sound quality and user experience. The Galaxy Buds 3 series integrates with Samsung Health and leverages AI to provide personalised recommendations based on user data. The series includes Buds 3 ad Buds 3 Pro.
Galaxy Ring
Marking a significant departure from traditional smartwatches, Samsung introduced a surprising addition to the Galaxy family at Unpacked 2024: the Galaxy Ring. This sleek, ring-shaped wearable prioritises sleep tracking, heart health monitoring, and overall wellness insights. It seamlessly integrates with Samsung Health, allowing users to access personalised recommendations based on their collected data.
Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra
Samsung unveiled two new Galaxy Watches at their Unpacked event: the Galaxy Watch7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Both watches boast the latest Wear OS 5 for a smooth user experience and a new processor that delivers three times faster CPU performance than previous models. The Galaxy Watch7 comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes and focuses on advanced health monitoring with features like sleep apnea detection, heart health monitoring with alerts, body composition analysis, and even an AGEs Index to track metabolic health. It also features improved battery efficiency and Dual-frequency GPS for precise location tracking. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is made from a Titanium Grade 4 frame and boasts 10ATM water resistance. This watch caters to athletes with features like Multi-sport tracking, advanced cycling metrics, and personalised heart rate zones. It also boasts the longest battery life in the Galaxy Watch lineup, lasting up to 100 hours in Power Saving mode.
