Samsung goes full apple copycat: xr, s25 edge, and z wide fold all mirroring the vision pro
Let’s cut to the chase: Samsung is desperately chasing Apple’s tail. It’s not a subtle effort; it’s a full-blown, unapologetic sprint to imitate the latest moves from Cupertino.
The xr headset: a vision pro mimicry
Samsung’s XR headset looks eerily familiar – and that's the point. It’s a near carbon copy of the Apple Vision Pro, a frankly embarrassing display of chasing trends rather than forging its own path. We've seen this before, with the Galaxy Buds and Watch sporting Apple-inspired designs, and the Now Bar blatantly copying the Dynamic Island. Fine, these designs work. Samsung should be building on that, not just replicating it.
The galaxy s25 edge: iphone air’s shadow
Then there’s the Galaxy S25 Edge. The news of an ‘iPhone Air’ leaked, and suddenly Samsung’s engineers are frantically sketching out a similar device. It sputtered out of the gates, a sales dud, and vanished almost immediately. Apple, however, is persevering with the iPhone Air 2, a testament to the importance of backing a design, even if initial sales aren’t stellar. The S25 Edge feels like a panicked response, a desperate attempt to stay relevant.
The z wide fold: a foldable iphone ultra response
Finally, the Galaxy Z Wide Fold. This is a rapid reaction to the leaked designs for Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra. Samsung jumped on this form factor with remarkable speed, even after releasing the already exceptional Galaxy Z Fold 7. Let's be honest, Samsung needs to focus on genuine innovation – more Z TriFold variants, a truly transformative privacy display, and less…this. They’re chasing shadows, not defining a category.
Redesign alert: samsung’s apple watch
And now, the latest bit of Apple-watching: Samsung’s reportedly considering a major redesign for its Galaxy phones, specifically tweaking the rear camera module or altering its placement. Of course, Apple's recent iPhone 17 Pro redesign has seen a massive boost in sales. Why should Samsung be surprised? It's a predictable, almost inevitable consequence of Apple’s dominance.
The bottom line
Samsung can be brilliant when it’s not preoccupied with simply mirroring Apple. The S Pen, the Edge displays, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy features – these are genuine advancements. But the overwhelming desire to copy the 'bad' things, like removing the charger, while simultaneously mocking Apple, is deeply concerning. It’s time for Samsung to ditch the imitation game and rediscover its own voice. Frankly, I’m expecting a better battery life before they even think about copying Apple’s advancements. Let’s see some originality, Samsung. Really see it.”