Samsung's Next Foldables and Smartwatches Pass Major U.S. Regulatory Hurdle

The model number SM-F776U for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 has also surfaced independently in the SGS certification database, which further revealed a host of regional variants, including SM-F776U1, SM-F776W, and SM-F7760 .

Two Rumored Devices Were Notably Absent

While the FCC filings confirm much of Samsung's expected lineup, two devices that have been widely discussed in leaks were entirely missing.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide is absent from the U.S. filings. The device has appeared in India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database under model number SM-F971B, suggesting it may still be destined for markets outside the U.S., but its lack of an FCC listing means an American launch isn't yet confirmed .

Galaxy Watch 9 Classic was nowhere to be found in the FCC documents either. Only the standard Galaxy Watch 9 variants and the Watch Ultra 2 were listed. While a few industry watchers have speculated about a potential Classic variant, the regulatory paper trail suggests it may not be part of the initial summer 2026 release—or at all .

Expected Launch and Availability Timeline

Based on historical patterns and current reports, the timeline for Samsung's next launches is shaping up as follows :

• Galaxy Unpacked Event: July 22, 2026, in London. Samsung has not officially confirmed the date, but multiple Korean and international outlets report this as the target .
• Pre-Orders: Expected to open the same day as the event, following Samsung's established launch cadence .
• Retail Availability: Shipments and in-store availability roughly two weeks later, placing the devices in customers' hands by early August 2026 .

As always with pre-release hardware, details are subject to change until Samsung makes an official announcement. But with FCC certification now complete, only the official invite stands between the public and Samsung's next generation of foldables and wearables.