Samsung’s New Foldables May Hit Stores July 25 — Watch 8 Delayed to August?

Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next-gen foldables and watches — including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, Galaxy Watch 8, and Watch 8 Classic — at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9, 2025. But ahead of the big launch, the company may have accidentally disclosed the release timeline for these devices. An official document tied to its pre-reservation program reveals when the new foldables and wearables will actually hit the market.

New foldables arrive on July 25, but watches are likely delayed

According to the document posted on Samsung India’s server, the pre-order window for the new foldables runs from July 9 through July 24. This all but confirms that Samsung plans to begin general sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE on July 25, which aligns with global expectations.

However, the wearables tell a slightly different story. The pre-order window for the Galaxy Watch 8 series, including the Classic model, extends until July 31. This suggests that Samsung may delay the availability of the new watches by about a week. The devices may hit stores on August 1, a Friday — Samsung typically releases its new flagship products on Friday.

It’s worth noting that this information is drawn from Samsung’s terms and conditions for the VIP Pass pre-reservation program in India. This could be a specific release timeline for the country, so the timeline may vary by region. Globally, all products will go official on July 9, with pre-orders beginning immediately after launch. The actual in-store availability could follow different schedules depending on the market.

The region-specific release dates and pre-order benefits will be available after Unpacked. In the US, interested buyers can sign up for our Mystery Box program to score free goodies with each eligible purchase. You can pre-reserve before Unpacked for additional benefits, with a Mystery Box available with pre-orders. Hit this link to sign up now!