Here are the advantages of Samsung's new phones and smartwatches... as revealed in its global event

SadaNews - In a global tech event held in New York City, Samsung unveiled 7 new devices in one go during the "Galaxy Unpacked 2025" conference, confirming its continued leadership in the foldable phone and wearable device markets. The announcements included 3 foldable phones from the Galaxy Z series, three smartwatches from the Galaxy Watch8 series, in addition to advanced software updates powered by AI thanks to the direct integration with Google's "Gemini" assistant. In his opening speech, TM Roh, President of the Mobile Experience Division at Samsung, stated that the "Galaxy S25 series has set a new standard for AI innovations in smartphones, through an intelligent operating system that we have built from scratch."

First: The Galaxy Z foldable phone family – a smart triad for the first time

"Galaxy Z Fold7" the thinnest and most advanced phone from Samsung

• Weight and size: Only 215 grams and 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm when open, lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

• Screens: A 6.5-inch external screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, and an 8-inch internal screen with AMOLED 2X clarity.

• Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 12GB RAM, running directly on Android 16.

Cameras:

• Main: 200MP with exceptional clarity.

• 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

• 12MP Ultra-Wide lens.

• 100° wide-angle internal front camera.

• AI: Support for Google's "Gemini" and the "circle search" feature directly during gaming or photo editing.

Unique Features:

• Image comparison feature (before and after) on an 8-inch screen.

• Instant screen sharing via "Gemini."

• Scratch-resistant "Gorilla Ceramic 2" glass.

Drawbacks:

• No support for the S Pen.

• Absence of 5x optical zoom as in S25 Ultra.

• Price: Starts at $2000.

"Galaxy Z Flip7" – AI in the palm of your hand

• Design improvements: A larger external screen (4.1 inches) with a 120Hz refresh rate, and an internal size of 6.9 inches.

• Battery: The biggest in the series' history – 4,300mAh.

• Processor: Exynos 2500 instead of Snapdragon.

New features:

• Support for DeX Mode (turning the phone into a desktop device).

• Support for "Gemini Live" on the external screen, such as using the camera to assess clothing or weather without opening the phone.

• Limitations: The FlexWindow interface does not allow for running full applications (unlike Motorola).

• Price: Starts at $1100.

Galaxy Z Flip7 FE – the budget-friendly option for folding lovers

• Design almost identical to Flip6.

• Very small front screen compared to Flip7.

• Processor: Exynos 2400.

• Absence of upgrades like enhanced hinge or higher resistance.

• Price: Starts at $900, making it Samsung's cheapest foldable model.

Second: Galaxy Watch8 – AI monitoring your body

Galaxy Watch8 & Watch8 Classic

• Design: New "Squircle" shape called Cushion Design.

• Sizes:

- Watch8: 40 and 44 mm.

- Watch8 Classic: 46 mm with a mechanical rotating bezel.

• System: The first watches running on Wear OS 6.

• Technical specifications:

- Brighter screen.

- Dual-frequency GPS.

- Exynos W1000 processor.

• New health features:

Bedtime Guidance: Analyzing sleep time, body rotation, and ideal bedtime.

Vascular Load: Measuring vascular stress during sleep.

Antioxidant Index: Measuring antioxidants (carotenoids) through the finger.

Running Coach: A virtual coach providing a training plan with fitness assessment from 1 to 10.

• Prices:

- Watch8: Starts from $350 to $380.

- Watch8 Classic: Starts from $500.

Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025 Edition) – No new features... but

• Only minor changes: A new blue color and doubled storage (64GB).

• The same design and features from the 2024 version.

• Price: $650.

Third: "Gemini" – the new smart assistant

The traditional Google assistant has been completely replaced with the "Gemini" assistant.

• "Gemini" capabilities in watches:

- Responding in different tones: apologetic, formal, friendly.

- Summarizing emails.

- Playing music, adding tasks, and creating shopping lists.

- Maintaining the context of conversations and retrieving them from the app.

• Limitations of Gemini:

- Does not work without Wi-Fi or data plan.

- Cannot control exercise or voice commands without internet.

Timeline and official availability date

Samsung began taking pre-orders for all the devices announced at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 conference starting July 9, with official shipments and availability in the markets beginning from July 25, 2025.

With this new collection of devices and technologies, Samsung continues to solidify its position as one of the leading players in the world of smart innovation, benefiting from the deep integration between powerful hardware and advanced AI. While it opens the doors to a new generation of phones and watches, the most important question remains: Will Samsung succeed in winning the bet and maintaining its lead amid fierce competition? Only time will tell.