En tant qu'utilisateur Samsung depuis longtemps, j'ai de plus en plus de frustrations concernant la direction prise par la gamme Galaxy ces dernières années. L'excitation qui définissait autrefois les lancements est désormais nettement réduite. L'innovation en matière de caméra semble avoir stagné depuis l'époque des S21 Ultra et S22 Ultra, avec le capteur HP2 de 200 MP qui est réutilisé sur plusieurs générations. Bien qu'il reste un capteur performant, le manque d'avancées significatives est décevant. De même, les modèles standards S et S+ continuent d'utiliser les mêmes capteurs principaux et configurations de caméra année après année. Cette cohérence ne serait pas problématique si elle n'était pas accompagnée du décalage croissant entre le prix des modèles phares et les améliorations minimales proposées.
La capacité de la batterie pour les modèles Ultra reste inchangée à 5000 mAh depuis plusieurs générations, tandis que les améliorations de luminosité de l'écran se font plus lentement que prévu pour une entreprise qui dominait autrefois la technologie d'écran. En parallèle, Galaxy AI se compose principalement des fonctionnalités d'IA de Google intégrées dans l'interface Samsung - une approche pratique partagée par de nombreux fabricants Android, bien que présentée comme une innovation révolutionnaire. Le schéma global révèle des mises à jour de plus en plus incrémentales qui ressemblent davantage à des rafraîchissements sûrs qu'à des mises à niveau authentiques. Les fuites récentes concernant la série S26 suggèrent encore une itération avec le même objectif principal sur le modèle Ultra, ce qui diminue davantage l'enthousiasme des utilisateurs fidèles. Samsung dispose du talent et des ressources pour retrouver son esprit innovant, mais semble actuellement satisfait de maintenir le statu quo plutôt que de repousser les limites.
Every Samsung device I’ve owned has disappointed me. The S21 FE was the final straw—it gets worse with every update. Now, when an iPhone user calls me while I’m on speakerphone, they hear an echo. I’m not sure why this happens, but it’s very annoying. I didn’t have this issue in the past.
At least with the latest update to One UI 8, the phone has become more stable. Still, I wish I could revert to UI6 or even UI5.
Samsung, what happened to real innovation?
It seems you’ve been posting frequently in Samsung-related subreddits recently.
I’ve been using my Note 20 5G for about four years and plan to upgrade soon. The main reason is to update my Watch 4, and since Verizon offers loyalty discounts that make financing a new phone cheaper than keeping a paid-off device, it makes sense to upgrade both.
The Fold 7’s thin design strikes me as genuinely innovative.
I’m not concerned with cameras—they’ve been producing excellent photos for nearly a decade, so incremental improvements seem like a tactic to justify price hikes. It’s frustrating how much emphasis is placed on them.
Otherwise, I agree there’s little drive for innovation. Slab phones have seen no real progress since the Galaxy S8 introduced edge-to-edge screens and removed physical buttons a decade ago.
Any departure from the standard phone design is dismissed as a gimmick, so manufacturers play it safe: slightly upgrade specs, tweak button placement, and raise the price by $100 each year. It works because people keep buying them.
We’ve reached a point where innovation is stagnant, and we, as consumers, are partly to blame. The LG Wing didn’t sell, foldables remain niche, and long-lasting e-ink phones never took off. Interesting concepts that would have thrived in the 2000s now appeal only to a small group of tech enthusiasts, while most people just want to take selfies and message within their preferred ecosystem.
Samsung is following the same trend as most companies by marketing AI that’s essentially rebranded from other sources. This has become the standard for nearly every AI product or service available today.
My boss was researching how AI could assist with his work and compared three different options. It turned out they were all built on ChatGPT, just applied in different ways.
Samsung’s innovation has slowed because competition has diminished. Apple is stagnant, and the Pixel now matches the Galaxy. Most other flagship brands are banned in the US.
Samsung realized they don’t need compelling features to sell devices anymore. They’re also adopting Apple’s strategy of offering less for more money.
Truly innovative Samsung products have been discontinued, like the Fold series S Pen, Note and Tab series Bluetooth S Pens, functional Dex, Buds Live, and quality keyboard cases.
The S Pen was Samsung’s standout feature, but they no longer prioritize it. It’s easier to follow Apple than to create excellent products.
If Apple releases a foldable with Pencil support, I’ll definitely switch.
Alternatively, you could import a global ROM version from Oppo or Vivo.
Your last post, which you appear to have deleted, was clearly calling for a boycott.
I agree. I have an S23 Ultra, and I’m not sure even the S26 Ultra will be worth upgrading to. Apple has also grown complacent with the iPhone, and Google cuts corners on Pixel hardware.
Meanwhile, I see the competition from Vivo and Oppo overseas and how many great features they offer. I’ve been using the Galaxy series—whether Fold, Note, or S—for the last decade. If this trend continues next year, I may just bite the bullet and import something new, even with less compatibility and warranty support.
As mentioned in another post, the focus has shifted to software for most competitors.
Samsung’s primary hardware innovation is in the foldable market, where it aims to secure a larger share.
Even the meme is AI. What’s wrong with people?
Is this the same person or an alternate account posting the same thing from a few hours ago?
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: contact Samsung’s official support and share your feedback with them. Telling us won’t change their products.
Samsung has lost its innovative edge, so it’s time to switch brands. I was also loyal to them for a while, but after finally making the change, I have no regrets. I will miss OneUI, though.
The S27 and S28 will be in a league of their own. There are good years and bad years—that’s just how it goes. Samsung could do a better job of spacing out major updates. The camera is getting a significant upgrade even with the same sensor, so you might not agree with that assessment.