Unboxing a new Samsung smartphone used to be an event. I remember running home, knowing a shiny new Galaxy Note 9 was waiting for me, unable to contain my excitement as I ripped open the box. I felt the same as I picked up my Rise of Skywalker Galaxy Note 10 Plus for the first time. The devices felt alive, and they continued a long tradition of interesting Samsung phones.
Unfortunately, I haven’t felt that in a long time. Samsung’s current designs feel uninspired, and it is surprising that we have seen the same general design for almost five years in its flagship Galaxy series. Sure, there have been minor refreshes along the way, but nothing like what we were used to seeing from the company.
