At Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026, the company revealed this year’s lineup, including the Samsung Buds4, Buds4 Pro and several Galaxy Book6 variants.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is where the company finally unveils the year’s newest devices. While smartphones are always a highlight, like last year’s S25 Edge, which was a surprise reveal, we also get a look at new products within the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem. This year, ahead of Unpacked, CGM got a look at the S26 series lineup, as well as the new Samsung Galaxy Buds4, Buds4 Pro and the entire Galaxy Book6 series.
Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 line, 2026 sees a complete redesign of the earbuds. VP of Technology and Head of Samsung MX Audio, Han-gil Moon, spoke to journalists at a roundtable ahead of Unpacked via a translator, and shared some of the reasons for this new redesign in response to a question from MobileSyrup’s Dean Daley:
“There were several reasons behind changing the design. First, in order to provide a more enhanced and comfortable fit, and second, to provide better acoustics in a variety of environments, including outdoors, and even when it is windy around you.”
Calling this their new “Premium Blade Design,” both models share the same sleek style, with the Buds4 Pro featuring silicone tips, whereas the Buds4 do not. Both pairs come in black or white, with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro also coming in an online-exclusive Pink Gold colourway.
The 2026 earbuds from Samsung feature a new 2-way speaker design, combining a woofer and dedicated tweeter. This means the buds are capable of producing both low and ultra-high frequencies at the same time, offering “real hi-fi audio”. The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro also features a wider woofer, which they boast will deliver ultimate hi-fi sound and maximize ANC capabilities.
Speaking on the 2-way speaker, when I asked Moon about features that were exclusive to the Samsung ecosystem, he had this to say, “There are some features that may not be available in non-Samsung devices, for example, 360 Audio. However, our Buds come with a new redesigned 2-way speaker architecture and also the call quality, which is enhanced and powered by AI, and these features run on-device. So the users of Samsung and non-Samsung devices can enjoy and appreciate the exceptional sound quality from our Buds.”
One of the more exciting features of the Galaxy Buds4 series is Adaptive Hearing and Adaptive Noise Control. The earbuds will adjust your sound experience based on the environment you’re in, whether that’s filtering out background noise or bringing voices forward so they’re easier to hear. Samsung did real-world testing in places like train stations, on motorbikes and in department stores to master these features.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 will cost $249.99 CAD, and the Buds4 Pro will cost $329.99 CAD.
We also had the chance to learn more about the new Samsung Galaxy Book6 lineup, with five variants to choose from: a 14-inch and a 16-inch Book6, a 14-inch and a 16-inch Book6 Pro, and the 16-inch Book6 Ultra. The entire series will be powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, with the Book6 Ultra also coming in a Core Ultra 9 variant. The Book6 Ultra will also feature an NVIDIA RTX 5070 or 5060 GPU, shared with Intel Arc Graphics, while the base and Pro Book6 versions will feature Intel Graphics.
Samsung also shared some numbers regarding the battery life for the Book6 lineup ahead of Unpacked, and they are impressive. While the base Book6 devices offer 16-18 hours of battery life, the Book6 Pro and Book6 Ultra models offer a whopping 22-26 hours. We have shared the full spec chart from Samsung below.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Specifications
| Feature | Galaxy Book6 (14″) | Galaxy Book6 (16″) | Galaxy Book6 Pro (14″) | Galaxy Book6 Pro (16″) | Galaxy Book6 Ultra (16″) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 / Ultra 9 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics | RTX 5060 / RTX 5070 / Intel Arc |
| Display | 14″ IPS WUXGA (1920×1200), 350 nits | 16″ IPS WUXGA (1920×1200), 350 nits | 14″ AMOLED WQXGA+ (2880×1800), 30–120Hz, HDR1000 | 16″ AMOLED WQXGA+ (2880×1800), 30–120Hz, HDR1000 | 16″ AMOLED WQXGA+ (2880×1800), 30–120Hz, HDR1000 |
| Memory | 8/16/32GB LPDDR5X | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16/32GB LPDDR5X | 16/32GB LPDDR5X | 16/32/64GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256/512GB/1TB + Expansion Slot | 512GB/1TB + Expansion Slot | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB + Expansion Slot | 512GB/1TB/2TB + Expansion Slot |
| Colours | Gray, Silver | Gray, Silver | Gray, Silver | Gray, Silver | Gray |
| Speakers | Stereo (2W×2), Dolby Atmos | Stereo (2W×2), Dolby Atmos | Stereo, Dolby Atmos | Quad Speaker (5W×2 + 3.3W×2) | Six Speaker (5W×4 + 3.3W×2) |
| Camera | FHD | FHD | FHD (Staggered HDR) | FHD (Staggered HDR) | FHD (Staggered HDR) |
| Ports | HDMI, 2×USB‑C, 1×USB‑A, MicroSD, HP/Mic, Security Lock | HDMI, 2×USB‑C, 2×USB‑A, MicroSD, RJ‑45, HP/Mic, Security Lock | HDMI 2.1, 2×Thunderbolt 4, USB‑A, MicroSD, HP/Mic | HDMI, 2×USB‑C, 2×USB‑A, MicroSD, RJ‑45, HP/Mic | HDMI, 2×USB‑C, 2×USB‑A, SD Reader, HP/Mic |
| Keyboard / Input | Pro Keyboard, Clickpad | Pro Keyboard, Clickpad | Pro Keyboard (Backlit), Haptic Touchpad | Pro Keyboard (Backlit), Haptic Touchpad | Pro Keyboard (Backlit), Haptic Touchpad |
| Security | Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor | Knox, Secured Core PC, Fingerprint | Knox, Secured Core PC, Fingerprint | Knox, Secured Core PC, Fingerprint |
| Battery | 61.2 Wh, 45W USB‑C, 18 hrs | 61.2 Wh, 45W USB‑C, 16 hrs | 67.18 Wh, 65W USB‑C, 22 hrs | 78.07 Wh, 65W USB‑C, 26 hrs | 80.2 Wh, 140W USB‑C, 26 hrs |
| Thickness | 0.59″ | 0.59″ | 0.46″ | 0.47″ | 0.47″ |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs | 3.95 lbs | 2.71 lbs | 3.44 lbs | 4.16lbs |
| MSRP | $1,449.99 / $1,599.99 / $1,899.99 | $1,699.99 / $2,099.99 | $2,199.99 | $2,649.99 / $2,949.99 | $3,499.99 / $4,499.99 |
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 has come and gone. Stay tuned to CGMagazine for more Samsung news and reviews of these devices as they become available.
