Samsung Sale

Samsung History

Samsung was founded on 1st March 1938 by Lee Byung-chul in Taegu, South Korea, initially as a trading company dealing in groceries, dried fish and noodles exported to China. The company name comes from the Korean for "three stars" - representing something big, numerous and powerful. Over the following decades Samsung diversified into textiles, insurance, food processing and retail, becoming one of South Korea's most powerful industrial conglomerates.

Samsung Electronics was established in 1969 and produced its first product - a black-and-white television - in 1970. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s Samsung expanded rapidly into home appliances, semiconductors and consumer electronics. The company invested heavily in R&D and by the late 1980s had established itself as a global electronics manufacturer. Lee Byung-chul died in 1987 and was succeeded by his son Lee Kun-hee, who is widely credited with transforming Samsung into the technology powerhouse it is today. Samsung is now the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones, the leading producer of memory chips, and one of the largest TV manufacturers on the planet. As of 2024 it holds the world's fifth-highest brand value.

What do Samsung sell?

Smartphones and Tablets

Samsung's Galaxy range is its flagship product line, covering the premium Galaxy S series, the foldable Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, the mid-range Galaxy A series and the budget Galaxy M series. The Galaxy Tab range covers tablets from entry-level to the flagship Tab S series.

Televisions

Samsung is the world's best-selling TV brand. Its range includes QLED, Neo QLED, OLED, The Frame, The Serif and The Sero lifestyle TVs, with screen sizes from 32 inches to 98 inches. Samsung TVs run the Tizen operating system with built-in SmartThings smart home integration.

Home Appliances

Samsung produces a comprehensive range of large and small home appliances, including washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves and vacuum cleaners. The Bespoke range allows customers to customise the colour and finish of selected appliances.

Laptops and Monitors

The Galaxy Book laptop range covers everything from lightweight everyday laptops to high-performance ultrabooks. Samsung also produces a wide range of monitors for gaming, professional use and home office setups.

Wearables

The Galaxy Watch range includes smartwatches with health and fitness tracking, ECG monitoring and blood pressure tracking. The Galaxy Buds range covers wireless earbuds at various price points, and the Galaxy Ring is a health-tracking smart ring.

Samsung own brands and exclusive ranges

Samsung sells several ranges that are exclusive to samsung.com and Samsung's own retail channels.

Bespoke

The Samsung Bespoke range allows customers to configure the colour panels and finish of selected home appliances, including fridge freezers, washing machines and dishwashers. Available exclusively through samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores.

The Frame

The Frame is Samsung's lifestyle TV designed to display artwork when not in use, blending into home interiors. It includes a dedicated Art Store subscription service with thousands of artworks available to display.

Common Samsung Questions

When is the next Samsung sale?

Samsung runs major sales events throughout the year including Black Friday in November, Boxing Day, and promotions around new Galaxy product launches. Trade-in offers running alongside new phone launches often represent some of the best value, allowing significant discounts when upgrading from an older device.

Does Samsung offer an NHS discount?

Yes. Samsung offers a dedicated Key Worker and NHS discount through its Enhanced Partnership Programme. NHS staff, emergency services personnel and Blue Light Card holders can typically access around 10% off on samsung.com, with additional exclusive offers not available on the main site. Verify your employment status through GoCertify or via the Blue Light Card website.

Does Samsung offer a student discount?

Yes. Samsung offers a student and youth discount of up to 20% on selected Galaxy phones, tablets, laptops, watches, earbuds and TVs for verified students and those aged 16-26. Verify your status through UNiDAYS or with an ac.uk email address via the Samsung Shop App.

What is Samsung SmartThings?

SmartThings is Samsung's smart home platform that connects Samsung TVs, appliances and compatible third-party smart home devices into a single app. It allows you to control, automate and monitor your home from your smartphone - turning appliances on and off, setting schedules and monitoring energy usage.

What warranty does Samsung offer?

Most Samsung products come with a standard two-year manufacturer's warranty in the UK. Home appliances such as washing machines and fridge freezers typically carry a five-year parts and labour warranty. Samsung Care+ extended protection plans are available at the point of purchase for smartphones and other devices, covering accidental damage including cracked screens.

Samsung contact and support

Samsung UK customer support is available online at samsung.com/uk/support. Support includes live chat, a call-back service and a repair booking tool. The Samsung Members app also provides direct access to support, diagnostics and the Samsung community forum.

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