Featuring four “Best Innovation” winners, the awards recognize Samsung’s ingenuity in the areas of AI, design and user experience.
Samsung Electronics, a global technology leader, today announced that its new products and services have been recognized by the prestigious CES® 2025 Innovation Awardsincluding four “Best of Innovation” winners from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®. These recognitions come two months before CES® 2025 – the world’s largest and most influential technology event – and they highlight Samsung’s relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of consumer technology. With pioneering advancements in AI, sustainable design and inclusive user experiences, Samsung continues to set the standard for the entire industry.
The CES Innovation Awards program is an annual competition that recognizes exceptional design and engineering in consumer technology, recognizing the best innovations in multiple categories and honoring the highest-scoring ones in each area. For Samsung, these awards also highlight the company’s broader vision for AI-driven connectivity, personalization and convenience across its ecosystem of powerful smart devices – from smartphones and tablets to home appliances, TVs, devices laptops, software, services and much more – plus semiconductor solutions that unlock limitless possibilities for the future.
In particular, the Samsung Visual Display business has won 16 innovation awards, including three Best of Innovation winners. This includes accolades for several Samsung displays, such as the latest flagship OLED TV. Additionally, Samsung has been recognized for its exceptional AI features designed to make your day easier, more dynamic and more connected than ever. The Digital Appliances (DA) business has also been recognized for its home-centric innovation, winning multiple awards for products that enhance the user experience by significantly improving convenience.
Attendees at CES® 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10 will be able to experience Samsung’s full range of AI-powered smart products, which have been reimagined to shape a more sustainable and accessible world, connecting the best of technology and lifestyle.
Galaxy Buds3 Pro wins Best Innovation for Headphones and Personal Audio
The Galaxy Buds3 Pro was named the Best Innovation winner in the Headphones & Personal Audio category for its premium sound, adaptive noise control and sleek appearance. As a whole, the Galaxy Buds3 series has been designed to deliver premium audio experiences with a new computing approach while ensuring a comfortable fit, and it incorporates Galaxy AI, allowing users to listen to directly translated lectures or speeches via their Galaxy Buds by removing language and communication barriers – all without the need for a screen.
CES 2025 Innovation Award Winners
Galaxy AI for imaging — Samsung is integrating AI into all of its connected technologies, starting with Galaxy AI on mobile devices to deliver real, innovative benefits to users, such as powerful mobile editing and creativity tools. For example, ProVisual Engine, a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools, transforms the way users capture and edit content, allowing them to instantly and effortlessly refine a photo with automatic recommendations such as suggested photos. modification or generative modification. These capabilities demonstrate Samsung’s commitment to creating inclusive and meaningful experiences for users.
Galaxy Z Fold6 for gaming and eSports — Galaxy Z Fold6, the thinnest, lightest and most durable Galaxy Z series foldable ever, is optimized for portability while delivering powerful performance with the most advanced Snapdragon mobile processor and improved cooling. It also offers a range of Galaxy AI-powered features and tools for communication and creativity that maximize the benefits of the big screen and significantly improve productivity.
Galaxy Tab S10 series for computer hardware and components — This is Samsung’s first tablet series designed specifically for AI. Premium hardware includes 14.6-inch and 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays – the perfect canvas for the intuitive S Pen that comes with both models. Performance improvements for the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra include an 18% increase in CPU, a 28% increase in GPU, and a 14% increase in NPU compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. This enhanced processing power enables faster and more responsive AI capabilities. These features are now easily accessible with written prompts using the new Galaxy AI key.1 on compatible Book Cover keyboards,2 which can be customized to open the user’s AI assistant of choice.
Galaxy Watch7 for fashion technology — Galaxy Watch7 is designed to improve everyday well-being by offering personalized workouts and preventative health monitoring features. Additionally, the Galaxy Watch7 allows users to express their style with a range of stylish watch bands and various watch face options.
10.7 Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM for mobile devices, accessories and applications — Samsung has developed the industry’s first 12nm-class LPDDR5X DRAM supporting the industry’s fastest speed of up to 10.7 gigabits per second (Gbps). With its high performance and the industry’s smallest die size, LPDDR5X is optimized for next-generation on-device AI applications.
Exynos W1000 for fashion technology — Designed for smartwatches and wearable devices, the Exynos W1000 processor runs demanding applications smoothly and delivers vibrant 3D graphics with its dedicated GPU. It improves user experience with faster app loading and an always-on display that uses minimal battery.
All lenses on prism (ALoP) for imaging — Samsung’s All Lenses on Prism (ALoP) is a next-generation telephoto solution that places lenses directly on the prism, improving brightness and reducing noise. This innovative design also reduces camera shock, allowing for a sleeker, more aesthetically pleasing design.
* The CES Innovation Awards are based on descriptive materials submitted to judges. CTA has not verified the accuracy of any submission or claim made and has not tested the item for which the prize was awarded.
1 AI Touch feature available on Galaxy Tab S10 Series and Tab S9 Series models with One UI 7.0 or later (sold separately).
2 Keyboard only compatible with Galaxy Tab S10 Series, Tab S9 Series, Tab S9 FE Series with One UI 6.1.1. or later.
