What to know

  • Samsung teased an "innovative design" for its upcoming Galaxy Watch along with enhanced health-related features during its Q1 2025 earnings call.
  • The company plans to improve performance, design, and durability of new foldables while expanding to a more "affordable customer base" with a possible Galaxy Z Flip FE.
  • Samsung also confirmed an AI-focused Galaxy Tab S11 lineup and hinted at its XR headset launch in the second half of 2025.

Samsung has revealed exciting plans for its upcoming product lineup during its Q1 2025 earnings call on April 30. The company reported a 21.7% rise in net profit for the quarter, reaching $5.75 billion, which it attributed in part to "strong" Galaxy S25 sales.

The most notable announcement was about the next Galaxy Watch, which Samsung says will feature an "innovative design and enhanced health-related features." While specific details about the redesign weren't shared, the emphasis during the earnings call suggests significant changes are coming.

Early rumors indicate the new smartwatch, likely to be called the Galaxy Watch 8, will debut alongside Samsung's new foldable phones at the company's Unpacked event in July 2025. Reports also suggest Samsung plans to bring back the 'Classic' lineup with a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic model.

For its foldable devices, Samsung stated it is "enhancing the performance, design and durability" of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7. The company also mentioned plans to "strengthen our product lineup in order to create new demand and expand our affordable customer base," hinting at the rumored Galaxy Z Flip FE (or Xe).

Samsung is also reportedly working on a "tri-fold" device that might be revealed later this year, though its release date remains uncertain. The budget Flip device is expected to launch after the flagship models.

Additionally, Samsung confirmed development of an AI-focused Galaxy Tab S11 lineup. This aligns with the company's broader strategy of incorporating Galaxy AI across its flagship devices.

The company also revealed plans to sustain flagship-centric sales with the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge and expanding its Awesome Intelligence features to the Galaxy A series. Samsung mentioned exploring growth opportunities in new product categories, including XR, with its long-awaited XR headset potentially launching in the second half of 2025.

With these announcements, Samsung appears to be setting the stage for a significant product refresh across multiple categories in the latter half of 2025, focusing on design innovation, AI integration, and expanding its product range to reach more customers.

Via: Seeking Alpha | SammyGuru