When you feel healthy, you feel that anything is possible. Now more than ever, consumers are proactive and taking a more holistic approach to health and wellness — from diet and exercise to proper sleep.

Thanks to new habits, routines and interests formed over the last few years, we’ve seen a growing interest in people who want to understand their physical and mental wellness better.

With this desire for knowledge comes the increased demand for tools that allow consumers to track their overall health.

In response, Samsung Electronics has amplified its wellness capabilities. By ensuring that people can access features promoting their fitness and health and receive deeper insights and data, Samsung wants to guide users toward their wellness goals.

This solution should not only be functional but also packaged together in a stylish, customizable and iconic design.

In line with this vision, Samsung is introducing the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

Representing the culmination of Samsung’s wellness vision and leadership in advanced health capabilities, this new series is the next step in redefining digital health and wellness for everyone.

Samsung’s Most Advanced Suite of Health and Wellness Features

The core of the Galaxy Watch5 series, Samsung’s advanced BioActive Sensor is the foundational technology driving the next era of digital health sensing — and the first step in helping consumers learn more about their body’s wellness.

Through the advanced BioActive Sensor, users can better understand their overall health and wellness through a single chip that efficiently combines three health sensors. Simply put on the watch — ensuring the sensor is touching the skin of your wrist.

Keep Track of Your Health Journey

Improving your health doesn’t happen overnight. Achieving the results you want is a long journey, full of work, rest and recovery results — and the Galaxy Watch5 series is with you every step of the way.

With the watch’s Body Composition feature, you can receive a more holistic picture of your body with key measurements that go beyond your weight, including skeletal muscle and basal metabolic rate. By setting incremental goals, you can stay on track with your progress through a guided approach.

Measure Blood Oxygen Levels With Ease

In recent years, users worldwide have prioritized having a more holistic understanding of their wellness. Knowing how well oxygenated your blood is can help you better understand your overall health. With this in mind, the Galaxy Watch5 series includes an easy way to measure your blood oxygen levels with technology powered by the BioActive Sensor.

Prioritize Your Heart Health

The Galaxy Watch5 series also lets users track additional health metrics quickly and easily. For instance, users can detect their blood pressure, heart rhythm and electrical activity, receiving deeper insights into their heart health anytime, anywhere. What’s more, with a new Temperature Sensor, the Galaxy Watch5 series will open up all new experiences with additional insights.

Track Your Sleep Quality

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life, which is why the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro give you options to make the most of your shut-eye. With Advanced Sleep Tracking Capabilities, you can monitor your sleep quality and patterns with data from stages of sleep, snoring and blood oxygen levels.

Achieve a Better Night’s Sleep

The watch’s tailored Sleep Coaching also helps users improve sleep habits with a customized month-long program based on their assigned Sleep Symbol. With Better Sleep with SmartThings Integration, you can create the best sleep environment possible by automatically detecting when you’re falling asleep and activating sleep pre-sets for connected devices. What’s more, the Galaxy Watch5 offers enhanced safety protection, so you can sleep soundly knowing that enhanced fall detection alerts are sent if you or a loved one falls from bed.

Optimize Your Rest and Recovery

Following a difficult workout, the Galaxy Watch5 series can also help maximize your muscle recovery. The watch offers heart rate data 2-3 minutes after cardio-intensive training and even recommends the perfect amount of fluids to drink based on the amount of sweat lost during a workout.

Enjoy Crystal-clear Durability

As Samsung’s most durable and feature-packed watch yet, the Galaxy Watch5 series is built with premium materials designed to stand the tests of time. For instance, with the watch’s enhanced Sapphire Crystal display, users can enjoy an extra layer of durability that’s 60% harder — perfect for the rigorous demands of even the most active users and outdoor enthusiasts. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro offers even greater durability thanks to the further enhanced Sapphire Crystal, Titanium Case and a protruding bezel that protects the display — so users can confidently take on the outdoors without worrying about wear and tear.

Built for Comfort and Style

The Galaxy Watch5 series is designed for all-day comfort, as the ergonomic strap has air pockets that provide a better fit for your wrist. Users can wear the Galaxy Watch5 anytime and anywhere, whether camping in the woods or camped out on the couch. Finally, with an even greater selection of all-new straps and watch faces, you can truly make the watch your own by mixing and matching.

Charge Up Your Workout

From running errands to running on the treadmill, users need a watch that keeps up with them every day — that’s why Samsung has offered a watch that lasts all day and then some. The Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with a 13% larger battery capacity — so you can spend even more time on the trail.

When you’re in need of a quick charge, you can gain up to 45% of additional battery life with just 30 minutes of charging. For those needing an even larger battery life, Galaxy Watch5 Pro comes with a 60% larger battery, maximizing usage time and lasting twice as long as the Galaxy Watch4. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro even doubles the battery capacity of the Galaxy Watch5, better meeting the needs and lifestyles of its target users.

Always Know Where You’re Going

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro offers many ways for hikers and cyclers to ‘go pro’ with their workouts. With Routes, hikers can record, download and import hike route data so their trail-mates can follow their lead. What’s more, hikers can keep their eyes on the trail and off their wrists with GPX, which contains GPS, speed and altitude information. With the help of vibrations and a voice guide, hikers can receive turn-by-turn directions. In addition, with track back, you never have to worry about getting lost in the woods — you can always make it back to your starting point by retracing your route.

A Caddy for Your Wrist

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes in a special edition that’s a hole-in-one for golf enthusiasts. Featuring a white strap, green button, special watch face and Golf edition package, this watch also includes a Smart Caddy app to offer users a smarter golf experience. You can pinpoint your exact location as you perfect your swing by using detailed distance measurements and a guide to more than 40,000 golf courses worldwide.

In today’s world, users are united by the desire to live a happy, healthy lifestyle, and that starts with a better understanding of their current health status. Samsung is guiding its users toward achieving their goals with innovative features that put their wellness first. The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are packed with new features, including customization options, an expanded app ecosystem and much more. In doing so, Samsung is providing a cutting-edge, all-in-one tool for holistic wellness to help you not only understand your body and mind but also live your healthiest lifestyle every day.

Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S2 in 2011, when “Over the Horizon” was first debuted, Samsung has collaborated with several artists to reimagine its musical theme and create a signature sound that motivates people to challenge their limits. Globally known for his record producing ability, SUGA is the first artist to remix the song twice on top of producing a tune for the new editions of the Galaxy foldables.

SUGA’s goal when working on the ‘Over the Horizon 2022 Produced by SUGA of BTS’ was to encourage people to look forward to a bright future and think about what excitement is waiting ‘over the horizon.’ Subsequently, the new remix is all about positivity and brightness, and was composed so that when people hear it, they feel hopeful and upbeat.

From its origins as a rock-themed ringtone, the updated versions have put a variety of unique spins on the original theme, including new age, orchestral pop, fusion jazz and even a Nordic orchestra inspired spin. Much like the Galaxy ecosystem, “Over the Horizon” is constantly being updated to reflect what is happening in the world, and the partnerships forged with artists invited to remix the theme reflect the spirit of openness and collaboration that underline the Galaxy philosophy.

As excitement builds for the launch of the new Galaxy foldables, Samsung is delighted to invite SUGA to return to the mixing desk to create an all-new version and music video for ‘Over the Horizon 2022 Produced by SUGA of BTS.’

In addition, ‘Over the Horizon 2022 Produced by SUGA of BTS’ will be available as a ringtone through an upcoming software update on Galaxy devices.^*

*Ringtone availability may vary by region and model.

In case you weren’t able to tune in to the livestream of the event, you can catch up on all the latest announcements by taking a look at the replay video below, and be sure to stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom for more information on Samsung’s latest innovations.

It was an evening of glitz and glam at Samsung Opera House. The magnificent building nestled in the heart of Bengaluru was buzzing with the uproar for new foldables. Hundreds of fans, journalists and content creators gathered at Samsung Opera House to watch the livestream of Galaxy Unpacked 2022. The livestream of the event started dot at 6.30pm, amid loud cheers.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 were finally unveiled along with a host of other devices. Every time the devices and their innovative features were announced, the audience went crazy. Both devices feature customizable form factors, tailored experiences and upgraded performance. Now in its fourth generation, Galaxy Z series continues to break from convention to deliver new, impactful interactions that enhance everyday life.

Here is a glimpse from the gala night of Unpacked:

Ken Kang, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, unfolds the newest foldables

Allowing you to set up shots at any angle, the Z Flip4’s FlexCam lets you live and create truly hands free. You can also harness Quick Shot to capture moments and selfies without opening your phone — or start a video on Quick Shot and transition to FlexCam without interruption. The Z Flip4’s upgraded cameras and a brighter sensor bring every scene to life in crisp color — whenever and wherever moments happen.

Customization on the Z Flip4 is unlike that of any other device, offering Cover Screen designs and functions that pair across your devices. Z Flip4’s redesign also gives you a more comfortable grip on your smartphone, with the edgier slimmer hinge and straightened edges offering a refined look and feel that matches seamlessly with its four iconic shade options — Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue and the signature Bora Purple.

To learn more about Z Flip4, the ultimate self-expression tool, take a look at the infographic below.

A stunningly large 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display opens up the space you need to multitask like a pro, with apps optimized for the large-screen experience in order to help you unleash increased functionality anywhere you go. Furthermore, the intuitive new Taskbar gives you access to your favorite apps with just a swipe, providing you with smarter ways to multitask whether you’re switching full-screen apps through App Pair or viewing multiple windows at once.

When it’s time for fun, Z Fold4’s vivid, edge-to-edge screen with minimized bezels and a camera hidden under the display provides you with distraction-free viewing of your favorite movies and games — bright enough for outdoor use even on sunny days.

Check out the infographic below to see why the Samsung’s most powerful smartphone yet, Z Fold4, is a true multitasking powerhouse.

The Watch5 series has been designed to provide comprehensive and end-to-end personalized wellness experiences. Watch5 provides you with a wide range of end-to-end health metrics, including sleep monitoring and body composition measurement, while cutting-edge BioActive sensor technology provides in-depth monitoring of your heart rate, blood oxygen and even your stress levels.

Designed for those who love the great outdoors, Watch5 Pro is comprised of a range of premium materials for enhanced durability as well as the biggest battery seen in Samsung’s wearable lineup yet, making it a durable smartwatch that is built to last.

Check out how the new Watch5 series delivers more holistic health experiences in the infographic below.

Buds2 Pro’s 24bit Hi-Fi sound highlights the details that bring your music and entertainment to life, while 360 Audio delivers cinematic sound that feels large and intimate all at once. Designed with a more compact and ergonomic fit, you can enjoy comfortable audio experiences for longer, whether you’re listening through your favorite playlists or enjoying a movie marathon.

Furthermore, updated Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) cuts out background noise better than ever while boosting the sounds you need from your calls and music, and Voice Detect helps you tune in better to in-person conversations even when you’re plugged in.

Take a look at the infographic below to learn more about Buds2 Pro.

“We’re dedicated to giving our Galaxy Watch community the tools, data and resources needed to not only understand their overall health and wellness better but to coach them on their journey,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s groundbreaking BioActive Sensor, we’re empowering users with the most complete picture of their health-related insights yet.”

Cutting-edge Sensor Technology To Better Understand You

With a growing desire to better understand and act on individual health goals, Samsung has set out to provide in-depth monitoring and practical data offering users the information they need to help them along their health and wellness journey. Galaxy Watch5 is equipped with Samsung’s unique BioActive Sensor that drives the next era of digital health monitoring. First introduced on the Galaxy Watch4 series, the BioActive Sensor uses a single unique chip that combines three powerful health sensors — Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart Signal and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis — to deliver extensive readings that include heart rate, blood oxygen level and even stress level.¹ In addition, users can get a deeper understanding of their heart health by monitoring blood pressure² and ECG³ — right from their wrist.⁴ Since 2020, Samsung has expanded these capabilities to 63 markets including five new — Bolivia, Nicaragua, Réunion Island, Türkiye and Venezuela — to ensure that everyone can better track heart health every day.

With an increased surface area and more direct contact with your wrist, Galaxy Watch5 tracks health metrics now with even greater accuracy than Galaxy Watch4. Plus, its powerful 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor works in combination with the other sensors of Galaxy Watch5 series, including the newly introduced temperature sensor, to provide users with an in-depth understanding of their wellness. The temperature sensor uses infrared technology for more accurate readings, even if the temperature of your surroundings changes. This opens new possibilities for developers to expand their health and wellness options and for users to take advantage of all-new experiences.

Holistic Health Insights To Enhance Everyone’s Wellness Journey

Designed for everyday wins, Galaxy Watch5 offers a comprehensive end-to-end experience that goes beyond fitness activities and into the post-workout, rest and recovery process. The Body Composition measurement tool⁵ provides a complete snapshot of the user’s overall health, providing them with a tailored approach to set goals, guide them through personalized workouts and track progress. And when it’s time to rest, the Galaxy Watch5 series empowers users with recovery data, including post-cardio heart rate after an intense workout,⁶ and customized recommendations on water consumption based on sweat loss.⁷

A good night’s rest is important in wellness, and that’s why we’re helping users have a better night’s sleep.⁸ Understand sleep patterns through Sleep Scores that monitor stages of sleep, along with snore detection⁹ and blood oxygen levels. Achieve improved sleep habits with advanced Sleep Coaching,¹⁰ that gives a tailored month-long guided program. Through SmartThings integration, Galaxy Watch5 automatically sets connected lights, AC units and TVs to predetermined settings that make for an ideal sleep environment.¹¹ Users can sleep safe and sound knowing that the enhanced fall detection ensures an emergency contact is notified if you or your loved one stumbles at home or falls out of bed.¹²

No need to worry that your watch may run out of power or get damaged in rough terrain; Galaxy Watch5 comes with 13% larger battery¹³ and provides eight hours of sleep tracking with just eight minutes of charging, which is 30% faster than Galaxy Watch4. An extra layer of durability protects the Galaxy Watch5. This year, we’ve included our first smartwatch display featuring a Sapphire Crystal display, which offers a 60% harder outer layer,¹⁴ so your watch remains reliable in day-to-day use. Cue up your favorite song on Spotify with just your voice using Google Assistant. And coming soon, find your way using Google Maps from your wrist¹⁵ without a smartphone connection.¹⁶ Music and audio lovers will appreciate updates that include new apps like SoundCloud and Deezer.¹⁷ Additionally, One UI Watch4.5 offers a fuller typing experience, an easier way to make calls and a host of new accessibility features that make the Galaxy Watch more intuitive.

Galaxy Watch5 Pro, More Features and Greater Durability for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Created for those that love the great outdoors, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is the newest addition to the Galaxy Watch portfolio. From hiking to cycling and beyond, Watch5 Pro is ready for the challenge thanks to its premium materials. It features enhanced Sapphire Crystal that better resists any wear and tear and a durable titanium casing that protects the display with a protruded bezel design. Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes with an all-new D-Buckle Sport Band¹⁸ that offers rugged durability with a sleek and clean fit.

Built strong and built to last, Galaxy Watch5 Pro has the largest battery in a Galaxy Watch. It’s 60% larger than Galaxy Watch4, which is key to keeping up with you while you conquer a new route. Take advantage of GPX, that’s available for the first time on a Galaxy Watch. Head out on a hike and record and share it with fellow trail-lovers on the Samsung Health app with Route Workout. You can also download hiking and cycling routes as you practice for your next race or look to mix up your routine. As you hike or cycle, keep your eyes on the path and away from the map with intuitive Turn-by-turn directions.¹⁹ When you’re ready to head home, Galaxy Watch5 Pro will get you there easily with the Track back feature that takes you back the way you came.²⁰

Pricing and Availability²¹

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro are available for pre-order in select markets starting on August 10, with retail availability starting August 26.

The Galaxy Watch5 offers a modern and minimalist design, and features that help you achieve more every day. It comes with all-new neutral color options that will turn heads, with the Large 44mm option available in Graphite, Sapphire and Silver and the Small 40mm option available in Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver which features a Bora Purple strap that pairs perfectly with the Galaxy Z Flip4. Galaxy Watch5 will start at $279 for the Bluetooth version and $329 for the LTE version.

For adventure seekers looking for durability, performance and style, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro is for you. It will be available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium, with a 45mm display, starting at $449 for the Bluetooth version and $499 for the LTE version.

Galaxy Watch5 Golf Edition is the ultimate smart caddy that gives golfers direction and recommendations while they’re on the course. It comes with exclusive watch faces, a two-tone band and an unlimited membership on the Smart Caddie app. The Watch5 series Golf Edition comes in three sizes — Watch5 Large, Watch5 Small and Watch5 Pro, starting at $329 for the Bluetooth version.

Design your own watch by selecting the model, size, case color and strap for up to 1,032 unique combinations in the Galaxy Watch5 Bespoke Studio on Samsung.com.²² Now, users can build a watch that’s unique to them. With a greater selection of straps and faces, they can mix and match to express their personal style with the new Sport Band or share their support of Sustainable Development Goals with the Global Goals Band.²³

To learn more about the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, please visit:

Galaxy Watch5: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5

Galaxy Watch5 Pro: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5-pro

Galaxy Watch5 & Galaxy Watch5 Pro Product Specifications^{24, 25}

¹ These features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease. Availability of these features may vary by market or device. Requires Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB RAM or more and the latest version of the Samsung Health app (version 6.22 or later).

² The Blood Pressure feature is only available in select markets. To ensure accuracy, users should calibrate their device every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. The BP app cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions, or check for signs of a heart attack. This app can only be used for measuring in ages 22 and over. It is not meant to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

³ The ECG feature is only available in select markets. The ECG app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. The ECG app is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.

⁴ Due to market restrictions in obtaining approval/registration as a medical device, Blood pressure and ECG only works on watches and smartphones purchased in the markets where service is currently available (however, service may be restricted when users travel to non-service countries). Check out www.samsung.com/apps/samsung-health-monitor for more information and latest update on service markets.

⁵ Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Do not measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old.

⁶ To measure, select your exercise before you start to workout.

⁷ To measure, select ‘Running’ on your watch and run at least 5km/h for at least 2.5km. Only for use with outdoor running.

⁸ Sleep features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or sleep disorder. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

⁹ To record your snoring, wear your watch while you sleep and place your phone on a stable surface near your head, such as a nightstand, with the bottom of the phone pointed toward you.

¹⁰ For sleep pattern results, user must wear watch while they sleep for at least 7 nights and complete a survey.

¹¹ Requires the latest versions of Samsung Clock mobile app (v. 12.1.10.5 or higher), Samsung SmartThings mobile app (v. 1.7.59.23 or higher) and SmartThings Framework mobile app (v1.4.1 or higher). Available on smart devices that are registered to SmartThings.

¹² To notify an emergency contact, a network connection is required. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to the satellite signal, such as buildings.

¹³ Compared to Galaxy Watch4.

¹⁴ When compared to Galaxy Watch4. Based on Vickers hardness measured with constant load of 200gf.

¹⁵ A network connection is required.

¹⁶ App availability may vary by market, operator or device. Subscription fees may apply for some apps.

¹⁷ App availability may vary by market, operator or device. Subscription fees may apply for some apps.

¹⁸ Do not store your device and the band near magnetic fields. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.

¹⁹ Provided when GPX format route file is imported for hiking and cycling, and route is set as target under Samsung Health settings.

²⁰ This feature must be enabled for hiking or cycling under Samsung Health settings.

²¹ Availability may vary by market or carrier. Supported models, colors, sizes and straps may vary depending on market or carrier.

²² Available on samsung.com in selected markets. The number of combinations available may vary depending on the market.

²³ Select interchangeable watch straps sold separately.

²⁴ Availability may vary depending on market, model and the paired smartphone.

²⁵ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

²⁶ Measured without health sensors.

²⁷ Measured without strap.

²⁸ Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

²⁹ Wear OS Powered by Samsung works with phones running the latest version of Android (excluding Go edition and phones without Google Play Store). Supported features may vary between platforms and markets with compatibility subject to change.

³⁰ LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.

³¹ Device activation is only available after connecting to a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services. Compatible devices may vary by market, operator or device brand.

Samsung Electronics announces today that it has made progress towards achieving the 2025 sustainability goals for the MX(Mobile eXperience) Business. Key initiatives include developing and incorporating recycled materials into products, designing more eco-conscious packaging and giving new life to older Samsung Galaxy devices to reduce e-waste.

Since announcing the Galaxy for the Planet vision at Unpacked in August 2021, Samsung has worked diligently to create new ways to recycle and repurpose resources that would otherwise become harmful waste, minimize its environmental footprint and inspire innovation that helps preserve the planet. Today, Samsung is sharing the progress so far on its sustainability journey.

“Samsung is taking consistent and impactful actions that help protect people and the planet. We marry sustainability and innovation in everything we do,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “I am proud of our progress to date. At the same time, it’s been a humbling experience that enables us to continue on our journey towards achieving our sustainability vision with even more conviction and rigor than before.”

Expanding the Use of Recycled Materials to the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4

Developing new, recycled materials is a key focus area for Galaxy for the Planet. The more Samsung recycles, the more resources it preserves. While repurposing materials into Galaxy devices presents many challenges, the benefits for the planet make it well worth the effort.

Samsung designed the new Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Buds2 Pro with repurposed fishing nets, or ghost nets, that could otherwise end up in the ocean.

First integrated into the Galaxy S22 series in February 2022, today there are eleven Galaxy devices that use repurposed fishing nets including Galaxy Book2 Pro series and Galaxy Tab S8 series as well. By repurposing abandoned fishing nets into a high-performance material for Galaxy technology, Samsung helps to minimize the effects of plastic pollution — 640,000 tons of fishing nets are abandoned and pollute the world’s oceans every year.¹

Repurposing discarded fishing nets is only one example of Samsung’s advancements in increasing its use of recycled materials in its products.

Samsung has incorporated eco-conscious materials including repurposed fishing nets, post-consumer materials (PCM) or bio-based resin into 90% of Galaxy devices launched in the past year.² For the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, more than 90% of the plastic components are made with partly* recycled materials.³

This process requires complex engineering and technical skills to ensure the overall quality, safety and reliability of all new materials for Samsung’s innovative technologies. Samsung plans to make further investments in research and development to source and transform other, new materials for use in Galaxy products and to increase the presence of recycled materials in each device. 

Changing the Way Galaxy Products Are Packaged

Samsung set a goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025, and the company has already reduced a sizeable amount of single-use plastics in its current packaging for Galaxy smartphones including the new Galaxy foldables. Samsung will explore more ways to eliminate single-use plastics in packaging by assessing every aspect of its packaging designs, down to the smallest of details.

Starting with the launch of the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung now uses 100% recycled paper for flagship product packaging.

By doing so, Samsung will be able to save the equivalent of nearly 51,000 trees⁴ with the Galaxy S22 series and the new Galaxy Z series this year.

Samsung has also reduced the volume of packaging for Galaxy Z Flip4 by 52.8% and for Galaxy Z Fold4 by 58.2% respectively compared to the first-generation Galaxy foldables. By reducing each device package’s volume, Samsung ultimately reduces its environmental footprint in transporting these units using trucks, planes and ships. The company estimates that this reduction in packaging volume equates to a reduction in carbon emissions from transportation of approximately 10,000 tons by the end of 2022.⁵ In addition to continually evolving packaging for flagship smartphones, Samsung will expand eco-conscious packaging to other product categories.

Scaling Solutions That Reduce E-waste

More than ever, reducing e-waste is crucial to advancing a circular economy that preserves and repurposes the planet’s finite resources. According to the World Economic Forum, 57 million tons of e-waste was generated in 2021, and it is expected to grow by 2 million tons per year.⁶

To address this, Samsung has been expanding the Galaxy Upcycling program, which gives new life to older Galaxy smartphones. Through Galaxy Upcycling at Home,⁷ Samsung repurposes smartphones with a simple software update that turns them into smart home devices that support everyday needs, such as childcare and pet care.

An important part of Galaxy Upcycling is ensuring that these sustainable practices not only support the environment but also improve people’s lives. The company also upcycles secondhand Galaxy devices into medical diagnosis equipment called EYELIKE fundus cameras that provide necessary eye care services in underserved communities. This program has already upcycled hundreds of Galaxy devices and provided basic eye care for over 13,000 patients in Vietnam, Morocco, India and Papua New Guinea.

The Path Forward

Samsung has set clear sustainability goals by scaling solutions across its business. Whether it is repurposing discarded fishing nets for Galaxy devices, striving to achieve plastic-free packaging or moving us forward to achieve zero waste to landfill and zero standby power of smartphone chargers, Samsung is realizing its Galaxy for the Planet vision one step at a time.

There will be more challenges along the way, but Samsung will hold itself accountable and continue to report progress on its mission to effect positive change and inspire others to protect the planet for generations to come.

¹ FAO and UNEP.

² By number of models. This includes Galaxy smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables Samsung launched globally from September 2021 to August 2022. There are 37 models launched globally during this period and 34 models include at least one component that is made of recycled materials or bio-based resin.

³ More than 90% of all the plastic components of Galaxy Buds2 Pro are made of partly recycled materials. 29 grams of plastics are used in the Galaxy Buds2 Pro in total, and components weighing more than 27 grams are made with partly recycled materials. Each of these components contains at least 20% of either discarded fishing nets (ocean-bound plastic) or post-consumer materials. Recycled fishing nets are used in three internal components of the cradle case in its bracket deco front, bracket battery holder and bracket-PCB. Post-consumer recycled materials are used in eight exterior components. Four components in both Ear Buds in its case front left/right, case rear left/right. And four components in the cradle case in its deco front, case-upper, case-upper inner and case-lower.

⁴ A 30-year-old pine tree can produce 59 kg of paper.

⁵ This is calculated based on ISO 14040:2006 and 14044:2006 standard, using Ecoinvent 3.8 database for transportation of SM-F700F, SM-F721B, SM-F900F and SM-F936B models from Korea to Europe.

⁶ World Economic Forum, “This year’s e-waste to outweigh Great Wall of China,” October 18, 2021. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/10/2021-years-e-waste-outweigh-great-wall-of-china/.

⁷ Galaxy Upcycling at Home is available in the US, the UK and Korea currently and availability may vary by carrier. This feature is available on all Galaxy S, Note and Z series released since 2018(Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note9 or later) running Android 9 and above. More devices will be supported in the future.

*The content has been revised as of January 30, 2023 to provide more accurate information.