Samsung To Stop Using ‘Galaxy’ Branding for Its Premium Smartphones, May Launch Galaxy XCover 8 Pro Rugged Smartphone, Tab Active 6 Pro Tablet in 2025: Report
Samsung is reportedly planning to abandon the long-running "Galaxy" branding for its premium smartphones and likely introduce new brand name. Besides, a report said that South Korean tech giant would likely launch next rugged smartphone Galaxy XCover 8 Pro and a new tablet Tab Active 6 Pro 2025.
South Korea, October 30: Samsung is reportedly working on two new rugged smartphones and would likely stop using the "Galaxy" brand name for its premium smartphones. The South Korean smartphone company has been using Galaxy branding for the majority of its devices in its range, offering similar designs but different specifications and features. However, this could reportedly change as the tech giant is planning to adopt a new name for its mobiles.
According to a report by 91Mobiles, Samsung would likely introduce two new rugged smartphones along with a tablet to the market. These two smartphones are expected to launch around mid-2025. Besides this, the South Korean company would reportedly launch a new brand name for its smartphones. Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 7, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Launched in China; Check Prices of Each Variant, Specifications and Features.
It is expected that the company may introduce two new devices bearing name - Galaxy XCover 8 Pro. On the other hand, Samsung may launch a tablet with "Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro" name. The company had been testing a new device with model number "SM-G766B" which is hinted to be the next-generation Samsung Galaxy XCover smartphone.
91mobiles highlighted the similarities of the smartphone model series by saying that the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro was launched with a model number "SM-G736GB", and the Samsung XCover 7 had an "SM-G556GB" model number. This hinted that the company might be working on the XCover smartphone.
The upcoming rugged smartphone, likely to be called "Samsung Galaxy XCover 8 Pro", will likely arrive in mid-2025. The report highlighted that the upcoming Samsung tablet, internally called "Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro", would launch as "Tab Active 6 Pro" next year.
Samsung to No Longer Use "Galaxy" Branding?
The report said that South Korean smartphone makers will likely lose the "Galaxy" branding for good and may not use it for its premium devices. First, it was reported by E-Today, according to the report, which said that Samsung would launch a new brand name for its premium smartphone lineup. iPhone 16 Banned in Indonesia: Government Bans Sale of Latest iPhones in Country As Tech Giant Fails To Meet Local Investment Requirement.
The company has been using the brand name for almost a decade and has a deep impression in the minds of the customers. It has been used for smartphones, tablets, and other devices for years. However, this would likely be a bold move by Samsung to move away from the "Galaxy" brand name.
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