Samsung today confirmed it will hold its next major smartphone reveal on August 12. While an August event would normally herald a new Galaxy Note, Samsung is expected to skip its stylus-touting phablet in favour of two new foldables: the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
While there are still a few weeks to go until Samsung's big event, we've got a pretty good idea of what to expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The biggest news is that Samsung's foldable flagship is set to gain S Pen support instead. We're not sure if Samsung will bundle the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with an S Pen or if it will be an optional purchase as we saw with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but either way, it's a pretty big deal.
From what we understand, Samsung was initially reluctant to include an S Pen with its foldable devices due to their more sensitive displays. S Pen usage may have been enough to scratch them. If Samsung is confident enough that an S Pen won't scratch the Fold 3 screen, that sounds like a big win for durability - one of our biggest concerns with foldable smartphones, especially given their premium price points.
There are also rumours that suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 3 may feature a degree of water resistance, which would help bring it in line with Samsung's traditional smartphones. Read more about what we think we know about the Galaxy Z Fold 3 here.
We don't know quite as much about the Galaxy Z Flip 3, but leaks suggest it will have a larger external display. Depending on the size, this could go a long way in addressing our issues with the initial Galaxy Z Flip. The external display was too small to properly view notifications, to the point where it was easier just unfolding the phone.
Samsung is also expected to announce the Galaxy S21 FE (although we're not sure if that will make it to Australia thanks to the chip shortage), new Galaxy Buds, and new Galaxy Watches.
If you’re hoping to tune in, the event live stream will kick off at 12am AEST on August 12.
Alex Choros
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