Khaberni - Samsung revealed its design philosophy in Galaxy phones, emphasizing that some fine details are what give its devices their distinctive identity, even with repeated criticism regarding the absence of radical changes.
Vice President Lee Ji Young said he gives the Galaxy S26 phone design a perfect score, noting elements like the 7R corner radius, which are the same standards used in the design of the S Pen.
Fixed features form the identity of Galaxy
The designer Lee Il Hwan explained that the vertically aligned triple rear cameras in the Galaxy S26 series represent the essence of the Galaxy identity, along with the rounded edges and slim design.
According to the company, these elements have become a visual signature that makes it easy to distinguish Galaxy phones, especially in non-folding versions.
End of the Galaxy Note Legacy
In a notable shift, it seems the Galaxy S26 Ultra has completely abandoned the sharp features that characterized the Galaxy Note series, replacing the sharp angles with more rounded ones, in a move that reflects Samsung's direction toward a smoother and more streamlined design.
The challenge of distinguishing between categories
However, this uniformity in design poses a clear challenge, which is the difficulty in distinguishing between flagship phones from the Galaxy S series and mid-range devices like the Galaxy A, especially with a similar external appearance.
In contrast, Samsung still lags behind in adopting some new technologies, such as Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, while other companies, like Google, have started introducing this feature in their latest devices.
Will the design change in the future?
Despite the criticisms, it seems that Samsung is adopting a clear strategy based on preserving the visual identity of its devices, even if it comes at the expense of apparent innovation.
Observers believe that the company might reconsider this approach only if there is a significant decline in sales or if new technologies emerge that impose a radical change in phone design.
Until then, it seems Galaxy will maintain its familiar features, with gradual updates, rather than large design leaps.
