As a partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Samsung contributed its Galaxy smartphones, tablets, Odyssey monitors, and other devices to create captivating gaming experiences for participants and spectators. This partnership also reflects Samsung’s commitment to the “Do What You Can’t” philosophy – a call to defy barriers and empower people to achieve what others see as impossible. For the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, Samsung took pride in supporting athletes with the gears to challenge their physical limitations and unlock exceptional opportunities in the realm of e-sports.

“We are excited to be part of a historic chapter where the IOC and likeminded partners have come together to bring esports to the forefront of the sporting arena. With esports gaining tremendous momentum globally, the Olympic Esports Week presents us with an opportune moment to show how our technology can enhance the gaming experience for both participants and audiences. Over the years, we have introduced Galaxy smartphones, gaming monitors, and other innovation that are optimised for gaming. The event will allow us to demonstrate how Samsung’s products are perfect for both casual and serious gamers, and for elevating fans’ experiences.” shared Dennis Jang, President, Samsung Electronics Singapore.

“We are delighted to have Samsung onboard as a key supporter of the Olympic Esports Week. The growth of the sector has been powered by innovative technology, and Samsung’s support for IOC and the event will add to the immersive experiences we hope to create for esports players and fans,” said Anne-Sophie Voumard, Managing Director, IOC Television and Marketing Services.

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 and S23 series smartphones and Tab S7 FE and Tab S8 tablets, as well as gaming monitors were used by Games participants during the Finals. The Games that will be using Samsung’s devices during the Finals are as follows: Tic Tac Bow (archery), WBSC eBaseball: POWER PROS (baseball), Chess.com (chess), Zwift (cycling), Just Dance (dance), Gran Turismo (motorsport), Virtual Regatta (sailing), Fortnite (shooting), Virtual Taekwondo (taekwondo), and Tennis Clash (tennis).

The devices were also used at Exhibition Games and Free-To-Play zones, where visitors were able to try out key gaming titles, and immerse themselves in a virtual sporting world.

Members of the public were able to try out key esports games with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series smartphone paired with the Odyssey Ark gaming monitor at Free-To-Play zone at Suntec Convention Centre (Credit: International Olympic Committee)

Best for gaming experience

Equipped with Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a powerhouse for gaming, delivering fast and powerful performance for games. The CPU micro architecture also boosts the processing abilities of the Galaxy S23 series by about 30% compared to the Galaxy S22 series[1], making the smartphone a great option for games that require fast response rate. And for a further touch of digital realism, the Galaxy S23 Ultra supports real-time ray tracing for mobile games, where users can notice more lifelike renderings of scenes, thanks to technology that stimulates and tracks every ray of light.

Esports players cycling their hearts out at the Olympic Esports Week Zwift event (Credit: International Olympic Committee)

For gamers who prefer a larger screen estate, the Galaxy Tab S8 offers 120Hz display, which runs great for sports games such as Tic Tac Bow, Virtual Regatta, Zwift – which are all official games for Olympic Esports Series Finals.

For PC and console gamers, Samsung’s Odyssey range of monitors deliver realism with incredible colours and pinpoint accuracy, with a curved screen that puts users at the centre of the action. The latest Odyssey OLED G9, for example, raises the bar for gaming experiences as the world’s first Dual Quad High-Definition OLED monitor with AI upscaling, and incredibly fast 0.03 millisecond response time.

The Olympic Esports Week was held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre from 22 June to 25 June 2023. More details can be found here.

[1] AP performance improvements shown compared to prior generation chipset. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.

As passions go, there is nothing quite esports. Not only is it revolutionizing the world of competitive gaming, but it is also capturing the hearts and minds of millions worldwide.

With cutting-edge technology and innovation, Samsung is aiming to elevate every gamer’s experience. Samsung is a proud premium partner of the inaugural Olympics Esports Week, which gathered top gamers far and wide to compete on the international stage in Singapore from 22 to 25 June.

For everyone aspiring to be esports athletes, embark on the thrilling adventure of competitive gaming with Samsung’s gaming monitors that offer the ultimate immersive experience with best-in-class refresh rates and stunning visuals.

Multifunctional Experiences Await You

Make your everyday an epic adventure with Samsung’s ground-breaking Odyssey Ark, the world’s first 55-inch, 1000R curved gaming screen which engulfs your peripheral vision for next-level immersion.

Whether you are captain of a spaceship or a pilot on a fighter jet, be transported straight into your favorite virtual world with the Odyssey Ark’s vertical Cockpit Mode^[1] as you soak in impeccably detailed soundscapes generated by Sound Dome technology, powered by Dolby Atmos.

Unleash your inner gamer in fast-paced gaming titles that prioritize fast reflexes through the Odyssey Ark’s 165hz refresh rate, 1ms response time (GtG)^[2] and Freesync Premium Pro.

Curved for Ultimate Immersion

Whether you are a gamer or just an everyday user looking for the best possible visual experience, the Odyssey OLED G9 is the monitor for you.

As the latest addition to the Odyssey line-up, the Odyssey OLED G9 1800R’s curved display provides a wider field of view and ultimate immersion into any gaming world. Get ready to be blown away by its remarkable visuals and smooth, responsive gameplay on a 32:9 aspect ratio, whether multiplayer gaming or for your favorite open-world virtual adventures.

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro further enhances the Odyssey OLED G9’s super smooth gameplay experience. With DisplayHDR True Black 400, the monitor delivers incredible details and vivid colors regardless of the game being played or the content the user is watching.

Be spoiled for choice outside of gaming with the Odyssey OLED G9’s built-in Smart Hub, that gives you access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube, a space-saving alternative to stream your favorite video content from the cloud instead of downloading them or committing to an additional set-top box^[3].

Industry-Standard for the Serious Gaming Enthusiasts

As a gamer, your monitor makes all the difference in how you get in on all the action, make strategic decisions, and interact with other players.

The world’s first dual ultra-HD gaming monitor, the Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor, is your best bet to conquer every intense gaming session. Equipped with Quantum Matrix Technology, sit back and relax while its Quantum Mini LEDs create controlled brightness and perfect contrast in your choice game environment, enabling superior imaging from shadows to bright scenes.

Spark your senses with its 1000R curved 57-inch screen that unveils virtual worlds with unparalleled details in 7,680×2,160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio in one screen for the first time. Then, follow the fastest action with its rapid 240Hz refresh rate and grey-to-grey 1ms response time, and seize victories in the most fast-paced games.

Eye fatigue is a thing of the past when it comes to the Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor’s Samsung Matte Display that reduces light reflections and minimizes distractions, so you can game for hours.

Unlock a new era of gaming with Samsung’s exceptional range of monitors, from the Odyssey Ark or the Odyssey OLED G9 line-up today. Whatever your in-game needs, these cutting-edge displays are guaranteed to transport you right into virtual worlds and ignite your passion for gaming like never before.

The Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor will be available in Singapore later this year. For more information, visit Samsung Singapore to view our current monitor lineup.

^{[1] Screen should be manually rotated for cockpit mode.}

^{[2] Gray to Gray. A unit of measurement of pixel speed. Used to measure the response time of gaming monitors.}

^{[3] Internet connection required.}

Seeking a mobile gaming experience like never before? Power your gaming marathon with Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, designed to deliver next-level experiences.

Whether you’re a casual player or gaming enthusiast, Samsung aims to support everyone’s gaming passion to the fullest with its best-in-class smartphones. Samsung is also a proud premium partner of the first-ever Olympics Esports Week (OEW) in Singapore, where the Galaxy S23 series was used by some of the best players around the world to battle it out on stage.

Striving to improve your in-game performance?

If you feel that the ultimate mobile gaming experience has been eluding you, search no further.

The Galaxy S23 series answers the call with its Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. Specially optimized just for Galaxy by Qualcomm, it’s the most powerful and efficient chipset ever in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, and a perfect solution to heavy-duty mobile games that require every task to be snappier, more responsive, and more power-efficient than before^[1].

With groundbreaking AI, gear up sustained gameplay with the world’s fastest mobile graphics and immersive gaming graphics on the new Snapdragon^[2]. No more worrying about your smartphone not keeping up with your gaming marathon.

React quickly and smoothly in the heat of battle with the Galaxy S23 series’ highly responsive 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode.

Looking for more immersive mobile gaming?

With Samsung, your chance to experience immersive gameplay is no longer limited to desktops or TVs.

Looking for a palm-sized innovation that does justice to the intricate graphics of your favorite virtual world? The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s expansive 6.8-inch QHD+ display^[3] with reduced curvature on its edge creates a larger and flatter surface area^[4], for an unrivalled visual experience.

For select mobile games, you can also look forward to more life-like renderings of virtual scenes, thanks to real-time ray tracing available on the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s GPU that displays lighting, light reflection, and shadows in the game to more closely mirror the experience on a PC.

Gaming for long hours?

We’ve all had the experience of a notification prompting you to charge your smartphone – and inevitably disrupting your game flow.

Game throughout the day with the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ smartphones, which are equipped with more powerful 3,900mAh and 4,700mAh batteries^[5] respectively, an increase by 200mAh each from the previous generation^[6].

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is as slim as ever, despite maintaining its 5,000mAh^[7] battery with 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, so you can stay plugged into games for longer.

No matter which model you choose, embark on your gaming or streaming marathon with greater peace of mind knowing that your Galaxy S23 series smartphone sustains better longevity and performance with its larger Galaxy vapor chamber^[8] that ensures the device runs at optimal temperatures.

Annoyed with dark screens?

Keep up your gameplay as you move between different lighting conditions with the Galaxy S23 Ultra display. It comes equipped with an upgraded Vision Booster that automatically adjusts the brightness of the display based on the user’s lighting environment. Even when under bright sunlight, catch all the in-game action clearly with an optimally bright screen.

Worry about dropping your phone in an intense game?

From intense mobile gaming arena battles, to conquering the top charts in puzzles, your next mobile game can get unbelievably intense.

Made for the long-term, the durable Galaxy S23 series is equipped with Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 on its screen and back cover, developed in collaboration with Corning®, a global-leading innovator in glass products.

As you traverse your favorite fantasy worlds in-game, the Galaxy S23 series goes the extra mile in-reality with its IP68 water resistance and dust protection – to withstand up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt, and sand^[9].

The Galaxy S23 series revolutionizes how smartphones can bring out the best in mobile games. From pursuing gaming as an everyday passion to staying updated with the latest iterations of your favorite games, gear up with the Galaxy S23 series to experience a truly immersive world on the go.

Catch the Galaxy S23 series in action during the Olympic Esports Week Finals held in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee from 23 June to 25 June 2023 at Suntec City, Singapore!

^{[1] Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy is optimized for Samsung.}

^{[2] World’s fastest Snapdragon claim true as of February 1, 2023.}

^{[3] Measured diagonally, actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole.}

^{[4] Compared to the Galaxy S22 Ultra}

^{[5] Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3,785mAh for Galaxy S23 and 4,563mAh for Galaxy S23+. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.}

^{[6] The Galaxy S23’s battery increased by 200mAh compared to the Galaxy S22’s battery. The Galaxy S23+’s battery increased by 200mAh compared to the Galaxy S22+’s battery.}

^{[7] Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,855mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.}

^{[8] Compared to Galaxy S22 Ultra.}

^{[9] Conducted under lab test conditions. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of your device is not permanent and may diminish over time.}

Esports and online gaming has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. From what was seen as a niche hobby played within the confines of LAN cafes, dorm rooms and bedrooms, it is now a global powerhouse with thousands of players – and spectators – participating in large-scale organized events. This expansion has been fuelled in part by advancements in technologies like 5G, which has made esports and gaming more accessible to a wider audience.

Today, gamers can make a living by turning professional and taking part in competitions, or by streaming gameplay sessions online. Many youths worldwide are also showing a keen interest in gaming, and have fueled the popularity of esports by forming a growing viewer base, including major international tournaments.

As esports gains momentum globally, the recent Olympic Esports Week held in Singapore has further ignited interest in gaming in Southeast Asia.

This ground-breaking event spotlighted the exceptional dedication, skill, and competitive spirit of esports athletes. Across the region, competitive gaming communities then have the unique opportunity to shape discussions around the complexities of esports, fostering a broader appreciation among the general public and nurturing the growth of an inclusive and vibrant esports community.

Building communities around esports

In the young and dynamic Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO) region, the gaming community is particularly thriving. Findings from Samsung’s SEAO Gaming Insight Study^[1] note that 7 in 10 online consumers in the region are gamers, and that more than half of gamers surveyed (56%) play games more than a few times a week.

Among gamers, they can be further categorized into Gaming Enthusiasts and Hardcore Gamers, who are deeply engaged in gaming-related activities such as watching gaming-related videos, discussing gaming within their communities, and staying updated on the latest gaming news. This reflects a vibrant community of gamers among the region’s consumers.

These findings closely align with the region’s large population of millennials and Gen Zs, who often demonstrate a passion for gaming. Samsung’s innovations in advancing the user experience whether on mobile or displays, are perfectly positioned to enable the gaming passions of youth in the region, be it for casual gamers who want to stay connected with their interests, or even budding esports players with ambitions to go professional.

“Youths in our region are passionate about gaming. We are excited to support our younger audiences in pushing the boundaries of gaming, and to provide cutting-edge Galaxy devices that keep up with all the action. Our partnerships with game developers, media partners, and other industry leaders, are likewise crucial to powering up gaming experiences.” – Carl Nordenberg, Regional Head of Mobile Experience Business, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania

“For gamers, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Our wide range of gaming monitors, such as the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 and the Odyssey Ark, are catered for every need. Whether you are an avid hardcore player or a pro esports athlete, Samsung is committed to continue innovating for all gamers.” – Leslie Goh, Head of Regional Display Solutions, Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania

Samsung is committed to transforming the experience for every gamer, with a dedicated line-up of smartphones and monitors that offer premium, gaming-optimized features to ensure smooth visuals and precise gameplay. With gaming enthusiasts in mind, Samsung has also partnered with ONE Esports to provide Galaxy users in Southeast Asia with early access to gaming news and content on the ONE Esports mobile app.

To unite and champion the growth of gaming communities, Samsung’s Galaxy Gaming Academy is rolling out across SEAO and it has already been launched in Indonesia. Gamers of all backgrounds are invited to join as members and gain exclusive access to community-bonding activities, educational and training content, and even in-game rewards from local gaming partners.

As a long-time Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Samsung’s innovative technologies have transformed the way the sporting community, athletes, and fans around the world communicate and share the excitement with each other. Samsung is a premium partner of the inaugural Olympics Esports Week, which took place in Singapore from 22 to 25 June 2023.

Gaming enthusiasts can catch the key event highlights and follow the action on Olympics.com and Olympic social handles using versatile and powerful devices such as the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and Galaxy A series; or choose from Samsung’s performance monitors such as the Odyssey Ark and Odyssey OLED for a truly immersive experience.

^{[1] Conducted in partnership with ONE Esports, over 6,800 consumers aged 18 to 49 across seven markets (Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) were surveyed in the last quarter of 2022.}