FCC filings hint at Samsung’s next-gen foldables and smartwatches

According to a recent FCC listing in the US, the official database of electronic devices approved by the Federal Communications Commission, several of Samsung's next-gen foldable phones and smartwatches have obtained the necessary certification required for commercial launch. These include:

SM-F776U: Anticipated to launch as the Galaxy Z Flip 8.
SM-F976U: Anticipated to launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
SM-L340 and SM-L345: Likely the 40mm Galaxy Watch 9, in Wi-Fi and cellular versions, respectively.
SM-L350 and SM-L355: Likely the 44mm Galaxy Watch 9, in Wi-Fi and cellular versions, respectively.
SM-L715: Likely the cellular variant of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

For readers who are wondering how the aforementioned devices are inferred from the model numbering, Phonearena provides a good overview. For example, Samsung's book-style Fold phones typically use SM-F9xx numbers, while the Flip phones typically use SM-F7xx numbers. As for the Samsung Galaxy Watches, these have used model numbers beginning with SM-LXX for several generations now.

Electronic devices only make it into FCC records when they are approaching commercial launch, so these filings suggest Samsung's launch is proceeding on schedule. Notably absent from FCC listings, however, are the SM-F971U (Galaxy Z Fold 8 "wide" foldable) and the SM-L510/SM-L515 (Galaxy Watch 9 Classic). While this doesn't rule out a US launch, it does cast some doubt on their availability alongside the core Fold and Flip lines. Either way, clarity is expected at Samsung's Unpacked launch event on July 22 in London.