Galaxy Z Flip 3, Fold 3, Watch 4, more: what we expect from Samsung's August event

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With the next Samsung Unpacked event of 2021 scheduled for August 11, we're just around the corner from learning all about the new tech Samsung is hiding up its sleeves.

We're expecting loads of new devices, with four gadgets likely according to leaks, rumors and also teases from Samsung itself. There are also a few new things some fans are hoping for, but that likely won't show up - we've listed them below as well.

One thing we're certain isn't showing up is the

Samsung Galaxy Note 21

, which the company has already confirmed has been canceled.

Visit TechRadar on August 11 for coverage of all the new gadgets that do show up, as well as analysis and commentary on this suite of devices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Samsung has confirmed there will be foldable phones at its August 11 event, and the

Galaxy Z Fold 3

is one we're expecting to see. This is Samsung's third-generation book-style folding device, which might also act as a Galaxy Note replacement.

We're expecting a handset with three rear cameras, a 7.5-inch 120Hz main screen (for when the device is opened up), a smaller battery than the

Galaxy Z Fold 2

, and compatibility with Samsung's S Pen stylus - with one possibly coming bundled with the smartphone.

The odds on this phone coming are pretty high, since the Z Fold 2 debuted at Samsung's similarly timed event in 2020, and loads of leaks are pointing to the device being on the way.

Reserve your new handset at Samsung.com

If you're in the US and you want to be the first to get your hands on the new Galaxy phone, reservations are already open. It's not an obligation to buy it, but it gives you the option if you wanted to be first in line and offers trade-in credit and other extras too.

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Head to Samsung.com to reserve your phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Another foldable phone that could come alongside, or instead of, the Z Fold 3 is the

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

- there wasn't actually a Z Flip 2, not unless you count the Z Flip 5G (and we don't). This is set to be a small-body 'clamshell' style foldable phone, similar to the original

Galaxy Z Flip

.

According to leaks, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 could have a 6.7-inch screen when unfolded, with a smaller information panel on the front of the device when it's folded up, a bigger battery than the original Flip, and perhaps up to three rear cameras, though this sounds unlikely.

There have been a good few Galaxy Z Flip 3 leaks, but we're still struggling to get a clear picture of the folding device, so our eyes will be peeled during the event to get a better picture as to how it could look and function.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung's smartwatch game may be a little confusing - we were expecting the

Galaxy Watch 4

and

Watch Active 4

, but leaks suggest there will actually be the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, with the 'Classic' replacing the standard watch and the 'Active' name being dropped from the sporty version.

In any case, we're expecting two different smartwatches, both running Google's

It's hard to know for sure though, both with the naming confusion, and the myriad contradictory leaks we've seen. More so than the other devices on this list, we'd recommend watching the Samsung stream with an open mind and no expectations.

Samsung Galaxy buds

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

We're expecting the newest version of Samsung's true wireless earbuds at the event, apparently called the

Galaxy Buds 2

(though they're actually the third new hearables since the original

Galaxy Buds

, with the

Buds Pro

and

Buds Live

coming out more recently).

According to rumors, the Buds 2 could have a similar design to the original Galaxy Buds, but with more color options; they're said to tout improved sound quality from their predecessor but perhaps the same noise cancelation tech.

Leaks suggest the Buds 2 will launch at the August event, though Samsung hasn't teased them as it has its foldable phones. However the Buds Live launched at Unpacked in mid-2020 so the timing lines up.

Not expected: Galaxy S21 FE

Like the Note 21, it seems the

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

has possibly been canceled, and even if not it's very likely to be delayed. We say this because, though there are quite a few leaks about the phone, recent leaks

suggest it won't appear in August

.

The S21 FE will apparently have similar specs to the

Galaxy S21

, including the Snapdragon 888 chipset, three rear cameras and a similar amount of RAM. We're also expecting a 6.4-inch screen, a 4,500mAh battery and 45W wired charging.

While the Galaxy S21 FE might not show up at Unpacked, it might come in the following months, with an October launch date rumored. It probably won't get a dedicated launch event though, as the

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

didn't.

Not expected: Galaxy Tab S8

While the

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

was launched at the late 2020 Samsung Unpacked event, the Galaxy Tab S8 is said to be delayed, something the relatively-recent launch of the

Tab S7 FE

backs up.

We're expecting a Galaxy Tab S8 Plus and Ultra as well as the standard device, with screens of 11, 12.4 and 14.6 inches, which would make the Ultra pretty huge. The super-spec Ultra has been leaked most and is said to have a 12,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 888 chipset, multiple rear cameras and a 120Hz screen refresh rate.

Most recent leaks suggest the Tab S8 line will launch alongside the

Galaxy S22

range in early 2022, and with all the tech already slated to appear at Unpacked on August 11, we seriously wouldn't expect three tablets to be in attendance too.

Here's an early look at all the devices Samsung is launching on August 11

Tom Bedford

Staff Writer, Phones

Tom's role in the TechRadar team is as a staff writer specializing in phones and tablets, but he also takes on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness trackers and more.

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