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Samsung rumored to ditch the S naming scheme, the Galaxy S10 to be called “X”

Samsung rumored to ditch the S naming scheme, the Galaxy S10 to be called “X”

Posted: 05 Feb 2018, 15:45 , by Cosmin Vasile

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Samsung rumored to ditch the S naming scheme, the Galaxy S10 to be called “X”

It's hard to believe that Samsung is considering changing the naming scheme of its flagship lineup after so many years, but people are talking so there's a slight possibility that this might really happen.

Apparently, sources from South Korea claim the Galaxy S9 flagships that will be launched this year will be the last ones to wear the Galaxy S brand. Samsung's next year flagship for the first half will be called “Galaxy X.”

I know many are tempted to believe that Samsung was strongly inspired by Apple's naming scheme for the iPhone X, let's say that the South Korean company wants simpler names for its most important smartphones.

If Samsung wants simpler names it should avoid combinations like Galaxy S11 or S12, which could be confusing for customers. Obviously, the move can also be seen as an attempt for Samsung to better compete with Apple and the iPhone X series.

One thing worth noting is the “Galaxy X” name was often used in reports about Samsung's upcoming “foldable smartphone,” so there's that.

source: Tekz24 via GizChina

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posted on 05 Feb 2018, 15:46 7

1. tahnik (Posts: 197; Member since: 17 Jul 2011)

What a surprise! /s

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:06 4

5. Settings (Posts: 2891; Member since: 02 Jul 2014)

I know right. How original.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:55 24

18. fyah_king (unregistered)

Ikr? Like the "plus" that apple copied from Galaxy S2 plus.lol

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:59 3

19. blingblingthing (Posts: 609; Member since: 23 Oct 2012)

The plus was/is a copy of the Note series naming scheme. Face ID is copy of FaceUnlock / Iris scan.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 20:35 4

32. Dr.Phil (Posts: 2101; Member since: 14 Feb 2011)

If we are going to go that route... isn’t the Galaxy SII “Plus” just a copy of the Palm series “Plus” models such as the Pre Plus which was released several years earlier?

Remember, the SII Plus didn’t change in size from the original SII like today’s “Plus” smartphones, it merely improved the internal specs and gave it the newer Android build. That seems almost exactly what Palm did when it gave us their “Plus” series of smartphones.

So, once again, we can thank the original Palm for giving us the Plus moniker.

posted on 06 Feb 2018, 05:34 2

48. M.O.A.B (Posts: 306; Member since: 13 Feb 2015)

don't forget that the "plus" models of the iphone didn't only bring a bigger screen, but more ram, better screen resolution and an extra camera with more camera features, so todays "plus' phones aren't only about size but specs also, which is what palm did 8 years ago

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 21:06

35. willytbk (Posts: 252; Member since: 15 Aug 2012)

and like the plus with dual camera and non plus with single camera ? lol

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 22:51 1

40. JK7844 (Posts: 11; Member since: 20 Sep 2016)

Like how Apple couldn't come up with their own name and had to take it from Cisco?

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 23:38 2

42. Dingy_cellar_dweller (Posts: 335; Member since: 16 Mar 2013)

OH please why not just call it xPhone.

posted on 06 Feb 2018, 01:37

47. Phullofphil (Posts: 1653; Member since: 10 Feb 2009)

It is fitting because the galaxy s line is a complete ripoff of the iPhone. It was an iPhone but cheaper. Hey man but Samsung will do a tenth anniversary phone right not like Apple. You are all weird

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 15:49 12

2. Martineverest (Posts: 521; Member since: 27 Oct 2015)

first it was the use of 'plus',now it's 'X'......iPhone brand is a very influential and powerful

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:23 16

10. makatijules (banned) (Posts: 835; Member since: 11 Dec 2017)

So you're saying no one used "plus" in their phone name before Apple did?

Ever heard of this device?https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9105_galaxy_s_ii_plus-5213.php

It was the Galaxy SII Plus

There in 2013 there was this phone:

https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_ace_plus-review-743.php

Just showing you the obvious. Apple didn't popularize the use of such monikers. They simply sell a popular device that bears them.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:45 13

17. Mr.Pussy (banned) (Posts: 348; Member since: 16 Feb 2017)

Buncha Turds told me Samsung also went larger phones because Apple did it first. Damn! I didn't know that. Really Samsung you should have just stay with the LCD screen instead of blowing your mouth then went to Amoled. Gee!

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 15:50 2

3. Martineverest (Posts: 521; Member since: 27 Oct 2015)

I won't be surprised to see a 'Galaxy eye-phone' brand in d future

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:23 9

11. makatijules (banned) (Posts: 835; Member since: 11 Dec 2017)

And I would be surprised to ever see you actually say something smart and accurate.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 15:58 2

4. rouyal (Posts: 887; Member since: 05 Jan 2018)

Lmao 100/100 fam

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:09 3

7. makatijules (banned) (Posts: 835; Member since: 11 Dec 2017)

S11 or S12 would be confusing? HOW? It would only be confusing if you are stupid to begin with. I mean we all know how to count. What comes after 9? 10! Then 11, 12 and so on and so forth.

It is amazing how everyone who loves Apple, like apple thinks everyone is so stupid.

Chevy use to make a truck called the S10. But the truck was discontinued years ago. But I am sure GM still holds the trademark and maybe Samsung wants to avoid a stupid trademark lawsuit. Unlike Apple who encourages them.

So considering Ford has F series vehicles that use 3 and 4 numbers.

X is the Roman Numeral for 10. It doesn't belong to anyone. It cannot be trademarked or patented.

They aren't following Apple. Seems to be a very obvious move to make.

I mean, did you say Apple was following Samsung when they added Plus to their product names? Because Samsung and other had devices with "plus" in the name long before Apple did.

I think numbers of any kind should be dropped. Just call them the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note. No numbers, no plus, no pro, nothing extra.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:28

12. Seany (Posts: 94; Member since: 28 Sep 2012)

Changing a few letters makes little difference

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 16:42 8

16. southernzombie (Posts: 328; Member since: 17 Jan 2017)

1. Samsung has been teasing a galaxy X for years. That original teaser for the foldable phone came out in 2014. They weren't using the x branding yet but PA has been reporting on a galaxy x since long before the iphone x was announced. 2. Samsung had the first Galaxy S plus model all the way back in 2011. Try again kiddos.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 17:09 1

20. darkkjedii (Posts: 29064; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)

I don’t care what they call it, just make sure it’s dope.

posted on 06 Feb 2018, 00:39

43. mrochester (Posts: 837; Member since: 17 Aug 2014)

It won’t be, it’ll come with android, not iOS.

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 18:12 3

26. Shadocx4 (Posts: 134; Member since: 20 Oct 2014)

It's not like they could go with Galaxy Z, Galaxy W these already exist but, there are 26 alphabet letters, why X?

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 18:22 3

27. drunkenjay (Posts: 1409; Member since: 11 Feb 2013)

because x also means 10 in roman numerals

posted on 07 Feb 2018, 00:21

52. Shadocx4 (Posts: 134; Member since: 20 Oct 2014)

You're right, then they could call it SX?
Like, if they change the S line name, what is the Note line will be called?
They should name them SX and Note X!

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 19:06

30. MANOFSTEEL (Posts: 122; Member since: 25 Nov 2015)

It would look more original if they use S10, sorry Samsung you shooting yourself in the foot....!!!!

posted on 05 Feb 2018, 22:31 2

39. CreeDiddy (Posts: 1687; Member since: 04 Nov 2011)

The Moto X has an influence on Apple and now Samsung...

posted on 07 Feb 2018, 00:26

53. Shadocx4 (Posts: 134; Member since: 20 Oct 2014)

X = 10 in roman numeral, it's not like they are naming random phone X like Motorola, OnePlus and Apple did, it's the 10th Galaxy S...
Apple totally jumped the iPhone 9 lol...
OnePlus made a X right after the OP2, so it's not about numeral order either.

posted on 06 Feb 2018, 01:36

46. Diego! (Posts: 840; Member since: 15 Jun 2009)

I think they should ditch the Galaxy name from their future phones. Galaxy era must end when Samsung X gets released. A new era starts for Samsung. I'd go for that