TECH NEWS – Samsung’s latest products and services were recognized by the prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), winning the “Best of Innovation” title in four categories. The awards are presented two months ahead of one of the world’s largest and most significant tech events, CES® 2025. These accolades underline Samsung’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of consumer electronics. With advancements in artificial intelligence, sustainable design, and inclusive user experiences, Samsung continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
The annual CES Innovation Awards is a competitive program that honors outstanding design and engineering across various tech categories. The awards highlight the best innovations in their respective fields, distinguishing the top products. These accolades reinforce Samsung’s comprehensive vision for AI-powered connectivity, customization, and convenience within a high-performance smart device ecosystem, including smartphones, tablets, home appliances, TVs, wearables, software, and services. They also showcase semiconductor solutions that unlock future possibilities.
Samsung’s Display Business won 16 Innovation Awards, including three Best of Innovation honors. This included several Samsung displays, notably the latest OLED TV. Additionally, Samsung’s outstanding AI features were recognized for simplifying, enhancing, and connecting everyday life. The Digital Appliances (DA) division was also acknowledged for its home-centric innovations, winning multiple awards for devices designed to elevate user convenience.
CES® 2025 will take place from January 7 to January 10 in Las Vegas, where visitors can explore Samsung’s full range of AI-based intelligent devices, reimagined for future sustainability and accessibility, blending quality technology with lifestyle enhancements.
Galaxy Buds3 Pro Wins Best of Innovation in Headphones and Audio
The Galaxy Buds3 Pro received the Best of Innovation award in the Headphones and Audio category for its premium sound, adaptive volume control, and sleek design. Designed to deliver a premium audio experience with computational approaches, the Galaxy Buds3 series incorporates artificial intelligence. Galaxy AI features enable users to listen to lectures or speeches translated into their chosen language directly via the Galaxy Buds earbuds, bridging linguistic and communication barriers.
Key CES 2025 Innovation Award Winners
Galaxy AI in Imaging – Samsung integrates AI into all connected technologies, starting with Galaxy AI on smartphones to offer users practical benefits, including high-performance mobile editing and creative tools. For instance, the ProVisual engine transforms content capture and editing by providing automatic suggestions like Editing Recommendations and Generative Editing. These features highlight the company’s focus on delivering inclusive and meaningful user experiences.
Galaxy Z Fold6 – Recognized in the Gaming and eSports category, the foldable smartphone is the thinnest, lightest, and most durable in the Galaxy Z series. Designed for portability, it delivers powerful performance thanks to the advanced Snapdragon mobile processor and enhanced cooling system. It also offers various Galaxy AI-powered features to maximize the large display’s potential, significantly boosting productivity.
Galaxy Tab S10 Series – Samsung’s first AI-designed tablet series was recognized in the Computer Hardware and Components category. Featuring premium hardware and Dynamic AMOLED 2x displays of 14.6 and 12.4 inches, these devices complement the intuitive S Pen included with both models. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra’s CPU, GPU, and NPU performance is significantly improved compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Enhanced processing power allows faster, more responsive AI features, now accessible via the customizable Keyboard Case’s new Galaxy AI key.
Galaxy Watch7 – Awarded in the Fashion Tech category, the Galaxy Watch7 promotes everyday wellness with personalized workout plans and preventive health monitoring features. Users can also express their style with a wide selection of fashionable watch straps and customizable faces.
10.7 Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM – Samsung’s first 12nm LPDDR5X DRAM was awarded in the Mobile Devices, Accessories, and Applications category. The device offers an industry-leading data processing speed of 10.7 gigabits per second (Gbps). Optimized for next-gen AI applications on devices, it combines high performance with Samsung’s smallest chip size.
Exynos W1000 – Recognized in the Fashion Tech category, this processor for smartwatches and wearables effortlessly runs demanding applications and delivers lifelike 3D graphics with a purpose-built GPU. It ensures faster app loading and enhances user experience with an Always On Display feature that minimizes battery usage.
All Lenses on Prism (ALoP) – Samsung’s next-gen telephoto camera solution was honored in the Imaging category. By placing lenses directly on the prism, the solution enhances brightness and reduces noise. This design also minimizes camera bump for a sleeker and more aesthetic appearance.
