So, Samsung invited for third time to attend Samsung Members Connect! Again in San Francisco. I've been at global Samsung Members Connect in 2020 and 2024 before this. So, I was really excited to relive that experience and meet some of my friends from the other communities. I was also excited to represent my country India ๐ฎ๐ณ, as this is one of few occasions that I get to do so.
Let's review my some of my memorable experiences from Samsung Members Connect 2025.
1. Reunion with other Samsung Members Stars ๐ซ
This is probably one of the most underrated part of the experience during any Samsung Members Connect. Because it is one of the rare occasions that you could meet again your friends from other Samsung Members Stars community.
I waited so many years to meet Kevin (from Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ) and Tae Gyu (from South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท). We met each other in 2020, but never got a chance to reunite until this event. This reunion was five years in making. And we all still remain connected all this years.
I also met Muhammad Umar (from UAE ๐ฆ๐ช), whom I met first time last year in 2024. And I also got reunited with Great Britain Samsung Members Stars community, with whom I got paired up last year.
2. Making New Friends ๐ค
This experience gives you a chance to make new friends from Samsung Members Stars from all around the world. During this trip as well I made many new friends. I want mention few of them.
Hyeonseo Chae (from South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท) who is an amazing video editor. He helped our group F in creating an amazing video.
Bernd and Domenic (from Germany ๐ฉ๐ช) who inspired me to contribute more in my own Samsung Members community. Marcus (manager from German community) really helped our team in guiding us throughout all the tasks (spoiler alert we won!).
Mica Moreno (from Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท) who is amazing photographer and helped our team in brainstorming the most creative ideas. Her idea for taking pictures at Baker Beach made us win the competition.
3. Galaxy Unpacked 2025 Event ๐
Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room. The event itself is probably the most important part of this experience. And this feeling to attending the event never gets old. I still feel that I am living a dream!
The event was as always amazing! I was lucky to get the best seat in the house and we were able to enjoy the atmosphere of witnessing an amazing launch of Galaxy S25 series. I appreciate the effort of all the people behind this event, without whom this event won't be possible.
5. Galaxy S25 Review ๐ฑ
Samsung had a really difficult task this year. Because all Galaxy S24 devices were so perfect, setting a new benchmark with Galaxy S25 series would be a difficult challenge to achieve.
But I must say, Samsung was able to impress me with Galaxy S25 devices. I really love the Galaxy S25 Ultra and my father even upgraded to it from his Galaxy S24 Ultra. The rounded off corners make it more in harmony with rest of the devices in S25 series lineup. And the AI features keep Samsung firmly ahead in AI race for smartphone devices.
While, Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus offer substantial upgrades in performance from previous generation. Thanks to its 3 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Which offers better efficiency and AI performance. All S25 devices offer much better low-light performance than last year, making it best point-and-shoot camera in the competition.
6. Exploring and Capturing San Francisco ๐
Exploring this amazing city was one of the best experiences of my life. I love this city so much that I can live here forever. And making content about capturing this city with BRAND NEW Galaxy S25 series devices? Who doesn't love that!
I learned so many things from other Samsung Members Stars from other communities. You get to know new perspective to look at things while creating content.
On this trip, I feel I captured some of my best shots. Thanks to the Galaxy S25 and the beauty of the city itself. Though, the best part was I experimented with using manual mode. The UI on ProRaw with Galaxy S25 made it much more easier for me to learn.
Here's my best shot using ProRaw on Galaxy S25 capturing the night skyline of San Francisco Downtown:
I didn't use any filters in final edit. And this was also my entry for Nightograhy task for Samsung Members Connect 2025.
7. Meeting Famous People (Bonus) ๐คณ
This something that you have to be really lucky to experience event at this event. You have a chance to meet some famous personalities and take a picture with them. And I was very very lucky at this event.
I met TM Roh (President of Samsung Mobile) for 2nd time and took picture with him. I had a similar picture last year as well with him, at last year's event.
I met Austin Evans from Youtube.
I met Rajiv Makhni, the OG Tech Reviewer from India. Whom I've been following since last 15 years.
And finally, I met Marques Brownlee. My favourite Youtube period.
I am still speechless and cannot believe that I was fortunate enough to meet such great personalities. Picture with any one of those people would've made my trip memorable. The fact that I got picture with all of them, just makes it even better.
8. Winning and Completing Tasks (Bonus Again!) ๐
The whole experience is filled with many tasks and milestones. Which we complete along the way. This year, the tasks were lined up in such a way that, they contributed towards enjoyment of the trip. I cannot stress enough how much I enjoyed doing all the tasks with my Team F.
And along the way we actually won as well! Here's our winning picture that got selected on final day:
I was so happy that our hardwork paid off. Thanks to my team for this amazing effort. Our team created such amazing pieces of content for other tasks as well.
Here's our entry for portrait shot:
Here's our video entry for trailer for Galaxy S25:
Not only that, but I was also able to complete all my individual tasks as well. Which is why I also got special gift from Samsung team! It contained so many travel organizers of Branden! My dad would love those.
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Conclusion ๐
I just want to thank Samsung who gave me this opportunity for a third time. And I cherished each moment of this trip. I would also like to thank Samsung team who organized the whole Samsung Members connect for us and did all the arrangements. It was nearly perfect.
I enjoyed the experience, loved the devices, and enjoyed with other Samsung Members Stars. What else you need from trip? Let's hope for more amazing experiences in the future!
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