Samsung Unveils Next-Gen Foldables and Smartwatches, Smashing UK Pre-Order Records
Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, plus Galaxy Watch8 Series, Feature Advanced AI and Health Insights
Samsung Electronics has launched its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, alongside the new Galaxy Watch8 series. The company reported that pre-orders for the new Galaxy Z foldables in the UK surpassed all previous targets, marking the largest pre-order volume ever for the Galaxy Z line in the region.
Intuitive Intelligence Powers New Foldable Designs
The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are described as Samsung’s thinnest, lightest, and most advanced Z series devices to date. Integrated with Galaxy AI, these smartphones aim to be adaptive companions, anticipating user needs through expansive, flexible displays and intelligent features. Both devices offer enhanced productivity, creativity, and connectivity.
The Galaxy Z Fold7 provides an immersive, high-performance experience on its large screen, supporting simultaneous gaming, streaming, and creation. Its AI capabilities are optimized for the foldable format, enabling fluid interactions across more applications and on the larger display. Features like Gemini Live allow users to share images and receive context-aware advice, such as finding nearby restaurants based on a shared picture of local cuisine.
With a 200MP high-resolution camera, the Galaxy Z Fold7 empowers users with professional-grade content creation. AI-driven editing tools like Generative Edit can now automatically identify and suggest the removal of unwanted background elements in photos, simplifying the editing process.
The Galaxy Z Flip7 focuses on a compact and iconic design, featuring an edge-to-edge FlexWindow for at-a-glance access to key information and quick interactions without opening the device. Designed for dynamic lifestyles, it enhances content capture and sharing, offering features like “Bar” for at-a-glance information on the FlexWindow, such as song titles or ride-share ETAs.
Gemini Live on the Galaxy Z Flip7 allows users to share their camera view and engage in real-time conversations for travel tips or outfit suggestions. The FlexCam, coupled with real-time filters on the FlexWindow, simplifies capturing and sharing polished selfies. New features like Portrait Studio for pets can transform pet photos into artistic creations with a single tap.
Galaxy Watch8 Series Delivers Health Insights and Comfort
The Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic are designed to complement the new smartphones, bringing re-engineered features to the wrist. Equipped with advanced sensor technology and an intuitive AI-powered experience, these smartwatches provide real-time health insights for sleep, stress, nutrition, and activity.
The ultra-thin cushion design and Dynamic Lug system of the Galaxy Watch8 ensure all-day comfort and precise sensor contact. For the first time in a smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch8 introduces the Antioxidant Index, enabling users to measure carotenoid levels in five seconds to inform lifestyle choices for healthy aging. This feature is available on the Galaxy Watch Ultra and later models.
Hands-On Experiences and Availability
Samsung has opened Galaxy Experience Spaces in major cities worldwide, offering consumers an early, hands-on opportunity to explore the new devices and their Galaxy AI features. In London, Outernet London has been transformed for a limited time to host interactive zones and cultural events related to the new product line.
The Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch8 Classic are available for purchase globally from July 25th on samsung.com and in select retail stores. The Galaxy Z Fold7 is offered in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, and an online-exclusive Mint. The Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Jetblack, Blue Shadow, Coralred, and an online-exclusive Mint. A more accessible Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is available in Black or White.
Blue Shadow has proven to be the most popular color for both the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 in the UK, representing nearly 41% of pre-orders for these models.
Consumers can purchase the Galaxy Z Fold7 starting at £1,799 for the 12GB RAM/256GB model, and the Galaxy Z Flip7 begins at £1,049 for the 12GB RAM/256GB configuration. The Galaxy Watch8 is priced from £319 for the 40mm Bluetooth version, with the Galaxy Watch8 Classic starting at £449 for the 46mm Bluetooth model.
New customers can also receive three months of Samsung Care+ for free when enrolling by September 23, 2025, offering coverage for accidental damage. Additionally, purchases of the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip7 FE include six months of complimentary access to Google AI Pro and 2TB of cloud storage.
For more details, visit Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com, and Samsung.com.
