Samsung is always a major focus at CES, and for good reason. The tech giant typically unveils a number of devices (not counting its updated line of smart washing machines, refrigerators and dishwashers), and sometimes shows off hardware that's a little bit out there.
Two years ago, it was a bendable TV. At CES 2018, it could be a bendable iPhone 7 parts .
Whispers are circulating that the Galaxy X, Samsung's rumored foldable smartphone, could debut at CES 2018. As Forbes notes, the timing would be a bit odd since, unlike MWC in February, CES isn't a major phone show. However, it would also be a prime opportunity to show off a completely new device to an international audience. Samsung did unveil the Galaxy A3 phone at CES 2017, so there's some precedent.
What's more, Samsung originally debuted its bendable display tech at CES 2013, so it'd be fitting to unveil the culmination of five years' development in a consumer-ready bendable phone at CES 2018.
Samsung's mobile boss has said the company is targeting a bendable phone launch in the New Year. Unveiling the Galaxy X in early January could be the first step towards a full-blown release later in 2018.
Something it will be showing off at CES though is its recently announced Samsung Galaxy A8, which appears to be a more affordable Galaxy S8.
Samsung's potential CES mobile plans don't end there. We could be in for an early look at the Samsung Galaxy S9 during the show – or not. Let us explain.
Notable leaker Evan Blass reported that the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus could make a cameo at CES 2018. That would obviously be big news ... even if the design of the new phones is iterative and not innovative.
However, on December 6, a report surfaced quoting a Samsung representative saying "it is unlikely" the company will bring the Galaxy S9 to CES. The wording is a bit vague, and perhaps intentionally so. This could mean we won't see the Galaxy S9 until a potential launch in March, or perhaps Samsung will decide to bring the next-gen phone after all.
In addition to the potential new Galaxy iPhone 7 spare parts unveilings, Samsung could also show off a gigantic 150-inch TV. This would be no ordinary TV, as TweakTownreports, because it would feature MicroLED tech.
This screen tech essentially has the LED elements engraved into the silicon substrate, according to the site. The substrate is so small that it acts as individual pixels. MicroLED is said to allow for greater pixel density, less power draw and the elimination of image burn-in. All good things for TV owners.
We also expect Samsung to announce new wearables, either on its own or in partnership with others, new Galaxy Tab tablets, new laptops, and, of course, new TVs. There's a good chance Samsung will update its QLED TV tech to the next generation (and maybe go for a new name, like QLED+).