# Direction-Shifting Smartphones The Samsung Galaxy S6 Strays Away from the Brand's Usual Formula By Meghan Young | Published 2015-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-s6 References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/4/7976149/samsung-galaxy-s6-rumors-metal-curved-edge) & [samsung](http://www.samsung.com/) The Samsung Galaxy S6 is an exciting development that shows how the Korean company is switching gears after a long history of producing virtually the same device in different forms. Understanding the need for change, the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone embraces a unibody metal case and a curved screen, which [The Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-verge-sony-giveaway) claims "will bring change to the entire mobile industry." Of course, this bold statement owes a lot to other developments. The Samsung Galaxy S6 will not be powered by [Snapdragon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-3). This decision, reports The Verge, "will have a huge impact on [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-s24), which relies on Samsung’s immense order of processors every year to keep a healthy bottom line." Although these changes won't solidify the Galaxy S6 as a winner just yet, they move in the right direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shifted Smartphone Design:** The Samsung Galaxy S6's departure from its usual formula opens up opportunities for other smartphone manufacturers to explore new design elements. - **Unibody Metal Cases:** The adoption of unibody metal cases in the Samsung Galaxy S6 creates opportunities for metal case manufacturers to cater to the growing demand from smartphone users. - **Curved Screen Technology:** The inclusion of a curved screen in the Samsung Galaxy S6 presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for screen manufacturers to develop and market curved display technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The shift in smartphone design by Samsung with the Galaxy S6 creates new avenues for manufacturers to differentiate their products and capture market share. - **Processors Manufacturing:** The decision of Samsung to not use Snapdragon processors in the Galaxy S6 opens up opportunities for other processor manufacturers to secure major orders from smartphone companies. - **Metal Case Manufacturing:** The adoption of unibody metal cases in the Samsung Galaxy S6 creates a demand for metal case manufacturers to produce high-quality cases that cater to the sleek and premium design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra High-Resolution Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s22.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Upcoming Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-s24.md) - [Stylus-Attached Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-s23-ultra.md) - [Ultra-Thin Flagship Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-s25-edge.md) - [Ultra-Slim Titanium Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge.md) - [Mid-Range Next-Gen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-s23.md) - [Robust Power-Sharing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-6.md)