5 surprise products we may see at Samsung Unpacked July - including smart glasses

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It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through 2025, and Samsung is kicking off the second half with force. The tech giant will hold its next Unpacked event tomorrow, Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m. EST.

Officially, we know very little about what will be shown on the big day, but that isn't to say that teaser information doesn't exist. Ever since the last Unpacked event back in January, several leaks and rumors have cropped up online, providing a view into what could be shown off on July 9.

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Samsung hasn't been sitting on its laurels, as the tech giant has reportedly been hard at work innovating across multiple categories. The event is sure to be jam-packed with reveals. So, to keep things fun and interesting, I've compiled a list of five surprise products we could see at the next Samsung Unpacked 2025, including new Galaxy smartphones and wearables.

1. Project Moohan XR headset

Project Moohan, in case you don't remember, is Samsung's very own augmented reality headset made in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. ZDNET Managing Editor Kerry Wan actually tried out the headset back in May, and was fairly impressed.

He remarked that navigating the headset's Android XR operating system "felt very intuitive," referring to it as a "more dynamic version of Android." It even shares many of the same hand gestures found on the Meta Quest 3. If you're familiar with Meta's device, you should have no problem with Project Moohan.

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Wan also pointed out that the headset "felt much lighter in [his] hand and around [his] head. It's not as heavy as the Apple Vision Pro." Google didn't reveal what the device was made from during the demonstration, although Wan said it felt like it was "made mostly of plastic and hard metals."

The exact specs, price point, and launch date remain a mystery. However, since the headset has officially been shown off, expect those details to potentially leak into the event.

2. Samsung Galaxy tri-foldable phone

It's not a secret that Samsung is working on a tri-foldable phone, which is to say, a smartphone with two hinges segmented into three separate sections. If you rewatch the Galaxy Unpacked January 2025 keynote, you'll see an outline for such a device at 26 minutes and 37 seconds. Many have taken this simple outline as a tease of an upcoming smartphone.

Official information is practically non-existent, although there are a few rumors. According to a Korean leak translated by 9To5Google, Samsung's tri-fold smartphone will reportedly be called the "Galaxy G Fold". It'll have a nearly 10-inch touchscreen when unfolded and a 6.54-inch screen when closed.

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The name "G Fold" appears to be a holdover name from when the device had a different design. It used to unfold from the sides like a book, but now it has the 'Z' shape. Other rumors claim it'll be revealed at the July event but won't launch until October. Like with every leak, take this information with a grain of salt.

3. Samsung's Ray-Ban Meta competitor

Alongside Project Moohan, Samsung has been working on a pair of smart glasses. Once again, details are scarce, but some nuggets of information floating around help paint a picture. Online tipster Jukanlosreve claims the Samsung device will function similarly to Meta Ray-Bans (pictured above). They won't have a display because "micro-LED technology is [apparently] still immature." Instead, the glasses will look like a pair of regular sunglasses.

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Korean outlet Yonhap News provides additional information, stating that the facility will house an AI assistant (probably Google Gemini), gesture recognition, and even the "ability to make payments." Reports state the Samsung device will weigh 50g, about the same weight as a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses.

4. A successor to the Galaxy Watch Ultra

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New Galaxy smartwatches are almost certain to be at the event. We've known about the Galaxy Watch 8 for some time now. May 2025 rumors stated that the future model will bring back the physical rotating bezel, and we could see the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. But what makes me feel especially confident in this prediction is a recent massive leak.

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As translated by 9To5Google, French website Dealabs posted what it claims are the exact specifications for the aforementioned smartwatches. The list includes exact dimensions, screen size, processors, sensors, and wristbands. It even mentions a release date and price points. The Galaxy Watch 8 is said to cost €380, starting at about $445.

Like with every leak, take this information with a grain of salt, but given the timing, I think this could be legit.

5. Galaxy Ring 2

Samsung Galaxy Ring with charger and packaging

Out of everything on this list, I think the Galaxy Ring 2 is the least likely to show up at the next Unpacked event, namely because not a whole lot of information has been leaked. Much of the current details surfaced back in late 2024, and not much has appeared since.

We know the device is in the works. Last December, DigiTimes claimed the wearable would introduce several improvements, including a battery life of up to seven days, "more accurate health data sensors," and improved AI functions. The report also mentioned "two new sizes," although there is some debate regarding its form factor. Dutch website Galaxy Club event found a Korean patent back in October 2024 for a prototype Galaxy Ring with a malleable design.

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However, it may be a while until the Galaxy Ring 2 comes out. The sheer lack of information makes me believe the wearable won't arrive until 2026. I'm not totally married to that idea. The first Galaxy Ring launched about a year ago, so it's still possible that we could see the device make an appearance at the event.

Writer's take

I firmly believe that Project Moohan, the new Galaxy foldable, and both Galaxy smartwatches will show up at the next Unpacked 2025 event. So much information (both official and unofficial) about those devices is permeating the internet at the moment. The Galaxy Ring 2 will most likely be a no-show. The lack of details doesn't inspire confidence in me.

As for the Galaxy tri-foldable, it could appear, but I predict that Samsung will hold off on pulling back the curtain until 2026, when it'll be announced alongside the Galaxy S26 series.

ZDNET has reached out to Samsung for comment on the above news, and will update the story when there's an official response.

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