Origins & History
In which country was Samsung founded?
South Korea
What is the name of the stylus pen included with the Galaxy Note and S-Ultra series?
The S Pen.
Which Samsung TV series is designed to look like a framed piece of art when not in use?
The Frame
What is the name of Samsung’s smart voice assistant found on phones and fridges?
Bixby.
Besides phones and TVs, Samsung is world-famous for making what type of computer storage component?
SSDs (Solid State Drives) or Memory Chips.
What does the word "Samsung" actually mean in Korean?
"Three Stars."
What was Samsung’s first-ever Android smartphone, released in 2009?
The Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500).
What does the "Q" stand for in Samsung’s "QLED" display technology?
Quantum (specifically Quantum Dots).
What is the name of the Samsung refrigerator that features a giant touchscreen on the door?
Family Hub.
Samsung C&T (the construction arm) built the tallest building in the world. What is its name?
The Burj Khalifa (in Dubai).
Before electronics, what was Samsung’s original business when it started in 1938?
Selling dried fish, locally-grown groceries, and noodles.
What is the name of the desktop interface that allows you to use your Galaxy phone like a PC on a monitor?
DeX.
Samsung has been the #1 global TV manufacturer for how many consecutive years (as of 2024)?
18 years.
Samsung acquired a major smart home platform in 2014 to build its ecosystem. What was the name of that company?
SmartThings.
Samsung Heavy Industries is one of the world's largest builders of what?
Ships (specifically cargo ships and oil tankers).
In 1995, Chairman Lee Kun-hee famously burned a pile of 150,000 phones in front of employees. Why did he do this?
To demonstrate a new commitment to quality after a batch of phones was found to be defective.
Before Android, Samsung developed its own proprietary smartphone operating system. What was it called?
Bada (later merged into Tizen).
What is the name of Samsung’s modular, large-scale MicroLED display technology that can be custom-sized for luxury homes?
The Wall
What is "AI Ecobubble" technology used for in Samsung appliances?
Answer: Washing machines (it turns detergent into bubbles to penetrate fabric faster at low temperatures).
Samsung once had an automotive division that produced cars in partnership with a French company. Which car brand did they work with?
Renault (the brand was Renault Samsung Motors).
Who was the founder of the Samsung Group?
Lee Byung-chul.
Samsung’s mobile security platform is named "Knox." What historical figure or place is the name "Knox" a reference to?
Fort Knox (the US gold bullion depository, symbolizing high security).
Samsung is a major supplier for its biggest rival. Which iPhone component is Samsung most famous for producing?
The OLED display panels (specifically for the Pro models).
What is the name of the open-source smart home standard (developed by Samsung, Google, and Apple) that allows devices to work together regardless of brand?
Matter.
What is the name of Samsung’s biotech/pharmaceutical arm that produces "biosimilar" drugs?
Samsung Biologics.