Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology, announced today that 46 of its new products and
service innovations have received CES® 2023 Innovation Award honours, including three Best of
Innovation Honorees from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®. The annual program honours
outstanding design and engineering across a multitude of consumer technology product categories.
Samsung was honoured across multiple categories, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing a
seamlessly connected, customizable experience for consumers while contributing to an eco-conscious
world. With sustainability at the heart of all that Samsung does, consumers were encouraged to join the
company as they make everyday changes, having a meaningful impact on the environment. Bold new
ideas were brought to life, including investment in sustainable materials, increased energy efficiency in
products and responsible recycling, as well as refurbished and repairable devices, while lowering the
company’s carbon footprint by using 100% renewable energy in all facilities in the U.S., Europe and
China.
Samsung products were distinguished as Innovation Awards Honorees in Digital Imaging/Photography,
Mobile Devices & Accessories, Gaming, Digital Health, Wearable Technologies and Video Displays,
Home AV Components & Accessories and Software & Mobile Apps categories. Several of these
honorees incorporate eco-conscious features, including the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, which are
both made with repurposed fishing nets and include 100% recycled paper for flagship product packaging.
The company received recognition as the prestigious Best of Innovation Honoree in Computer Peripherals
& Accessories, Video Displays and Cybersecurity & Personal Privacy categories.
As a Best of Innovation Honoree in the Cybersecurity & Personal Privacy category, Samsung’s S3B512C
biometric card solution integrates a fingerprint sensor, Security Element (SE) and Secure Processor (SP)
on a single chip, as well as enhanced security features made possible by Samsung’s proprietary
fingerprint authentication algorithm and anti-spoofing technology.
As the ultimate foldable smartphone for self-expression, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is packed with innovative
camera upgrades, a larger battery and even more opportunities for customization than its predecessor.
Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition were recognized in the Digital Imaging/Photography and
Mobile Devices & Accessories categories.
Honoured in the Digital Imaging/Photography, Mobile Devices & Accessories and Gaming categories,
the Galaxy Z Fold4’s top-of-the-line performance, upgraded camera and groundbreaking design make it
the productivity powerhouse of our next generation of foldable smartphones.
Both Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro were recognized in the Digital Health and Wearable
Technology categories for their advanced health tracking, increased durability and charging capabilities,
making them Samsung’s most feature-packed watch yet.
With its reputation as an all-in-one, go-everywhere app, Samsung Wallet was recognized in the Software
& Mobile Apps category.
Samsung’s Bespoke AI Laundry products were recognized for their innovative design and integrated AI
technologies.
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Recognized in the Software & Mobile Apps category, Samsung’s SmartThings Energy app provides an
effortless solution for consumers to reduce home energy consumption. As an Innovation Awards Honoree
in the Computer Peripherals & Accessories category, the Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink SSD 2TB is
the company’s fastest PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive (SSD) with superior power efficiency.
Samsung Automotive NVMe BGA SSD 1TB (AM991) provides the industry’s highest sequential read
speed for automotive storage, as well as an exceptionally large operational capacity for AD/ADAS,
cockpit and vehicular infotainment systems.
Recognized in the Computer Hardware & Components category, Samsung’s 512GB CXL Memory
Expander module will be the first memory device that supports the eagerly-awaited CXL 2.0 interface and
will come in an EDSFF (E3.S) form factor — especially suitable for next-generation high-capacity
enterprise servers and data centres. In the first integration of 14nm-based 16GB LPDDR5X DRAM and
Samsung’s seventh-generation quad-level cell (QLC) V-NAND 1TB UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 3.1,
this uMCP is providing a giant industry-leading leap forward.
As a state-of-the-art mobile sensor with a 1/1.4-inch optical format and 0.56㎛pixel size for slimmer
camera designs, the Samsung ISOCELL HP3 was honoured in the Digital Imaging/Photography category.
Recognized in the Wearable Technologies category, Samsung’s Exynos W920 System on a Chip (SoC)
and Exynos RF 6550 connectivity solution is a next-generation tandem offering that adds a new
dimension to wearable devices.
The Innovation Awards are sponsored by CTA, the host and organizer of CES — recognized worldwide
as the global stage for innovation and the most influential tech event in the world. CES 2023 will take
place from January 5 to 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada with a deeper focus on sustainability.
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In Sri Lanka, Samsung has been recognized as the ‘Most Loved Electronics Brand’ for three consecutive
years by Brand Finance Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. As Sri Lanka’s No.1
smartphone brand, Samsung’s customer base in the country spans all age groups, particularly the Gen Z
and Millennial segments.
