Reuters: Samsung Plans to Double AI Devices to 800 Million in 2026

According to an exclusive Reuters report on January 5, 2026, Samsung Electronics intends to double the number of AI-enabled mobile devices, reaching 800 million units by year-end. This massive expansion is underpinned by a strategic partnership with Google and deep integration of Gemini models into the Galaxy ecosystem. The plan includes not only flagship smartphones but also mid-range devices, tablets, and wearables.

This aggressive rollout aims to create the world's largest hardware platform for AI services, outpacing competitors from Apple and Chinese brands. Analysts note that Samsung is betting on scale: by providing hundreds of millions of users with access to advanced AI features (real-time translation, photo editing, semantic search), the company aims to make its devices indispensable tools in the generative intelligence era.

Source: Reuters