Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: What we all know

We’re nearing a 12 months of the Galaxy Watch 6, which implies that it is possible time for the most recent iteration of this Samsung wearable. Usually, new variations of the Galaxy Watch have been fairly incremental with none groundbreaking modifications, however that appears prefer it may change this time round. Even when the updates do not comply with the rumors we’re listening to, Samsung’s watches have persistently been the very best all-around smartwatches for Android customers. Our reviewer cherished the Galaxy Watch 6, and we anticipate the 7 will hold that development going.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 rumors

Our greatest-educated guesses on what’s coming

Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Watch 7 are beginning to enhance, although most of them are simply that. There hasn’t been a lot truly confirmed or verified, so we’re actually simply guessing right here. Even nonetheless, there are some thrilling hints at new options and {hardware}.

One rumor that has been talked about by two completely different leakers is that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 will function a brand-new chipset. WinFuture’s Roland Quandt tweeted in January that the brand new watch might be based mostly round a brand new Exynos W940. He mentions it is a guess on the advertising and marketing title and that the interior title is Exynos 5535.

The present Galaxy watch is constructed across the Exynos W930, which has solely been round for one technology of wearables. Watches sometimes do not see course of upgrades this shortly, however Tom’s Guide shared that @TheGalox, one other notable leaker, tweeted in March concerning the Exynos W940 processor being within the Galaxy Watch 7 as effectively. He talked about that the brand new processor will “apparently be 50% extra environment friendly and 30% quicker than the earlier mannequin.”

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I’d get over my distaste of large smartwatches for multiple days of battery life

A giant smartwatch is inconvenient, but when it is paired with further lengthy battery life, it could possibly be definitely worth the tradeoffs.

Whereas quicker, smoother efficiency is definitely good, a better degree of effectivity means higher battery life, which is an enormous deal. The Galaxy Watch 6 gives solely 30 hours of battery life at most, relying on how you utilize it. Whereas that is higher than the Apple Watch, it means charging it every day, which is not excellent. Whereas they serve completely different markets, fitness-specific choices from Garmin, Suunto, and Polar provide considerably longer battery life (I’m able to get every week out of my Garmin epix Professional Gen 2, for instance), so it could be good to see smartwatches no less than considerably catch up.

There may be potential that the Galaxy Watch 7 will function the primary non-invasive blood glucose monitor on a wearable, in accordance with a South Korean outlet, as Wearable reports. We do know that the corporate is closely investing in wearable well being options, together with blood glucose monitoring, however there is no strong info to verify that might be within the Galaxy Watch 7. Regardless, we anticipate loads of AI-based well being options within the newest watch, as that’s the development within the trade as an entire, and at its Galaxy Unpacked occasion in January, Samsung talked about its Samsung Well being device could be getting upgrades later this 12 months that depend on AI.

One other such AI-based well being function that appears possible is steady monitoring for coronary heart circumstances. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is at the moment capable of present handbook electrocardiogram (ECG) readings to verify for irregular coronary heart rhythms, nevertheless it requires wearers to actively press a finger on the devoted sensor. The brand new function ought to permit that to occur within the background. Wearable found a patent that describes a brand new algorithm known as “System and technique for steady atrial fibrillation detection by way of PPG to ECG sign translation.”

The brand new monitoring would use PPG alerts that the watch already passively receives when you put on it and “a generative mannequin which includes prior information about information buildings that allows data-efficient studying,” according to the patent. Samsung explains that present PPG alerts with out using AI aren’t correct sufficient for dependable medical prognosis, however the generative mannequin may change that. “For instance, by synthesizing ECG from PPG alerts acquired by means of at the moment out there wearable gadgets, medical diagnoses of cardiac illnesses and anomalies may be performed in actual time, 24/7, wherever, and ideally with assistance from machine studying and cloud computing,” the patent explains. After all, this may increasingly not make it within the Galaxy Watch 7, however it’s attainable.

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It doesn’t matter what, we anticipate all variations of the Samsung Galaxy 7 to function Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity with LTE choices, entry to Samsung Pay, and the standard well being and sleep-focused capabilities that exist already on the Galaxy Watch 6. It appears possible that Samsung might be releasing the Galaxy Ring on the identical time, and we anticipate the 2 gadgets working hand-in-hand (or hand-in-wrist, maybe). That might lead to a very well-rounded, holistic well being and health profile for individuals who use each.

Galaxy Watch 7 Extremely

Count on a rugged, Extremely model

OnLeaks and Smartprix

When it comes to design, it appears possible that there might be three variations of the Galaxy Watch 7. What these variations might be named continues to be up for debate, although most speculate they may take the type of the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 7 Basic, and a premium Galaxy Watch Extremely. Samsung not too long ago confirmed on its Q1 2024 earnings name that it’s engaged on new smartwatches, particularly calling out that it “will attempt to fulfill demand for upgrades by means of the launch of recent premium fashions,” as Wearable reports. After all, that does not verify three completely different fashions, however it’s unlikely they’d solely launch a premium mannequin. They did not present extra info, however based mostly on what we have heard to this point and what we all know concerning the market, it appears cheap to anticipate that Samsung will attempt to compete with the Apple Watch Extremely by making a extra rugged, adventure-ready model.

In actual fact, Mysmartprice not too long ago noticed the Extremely branding in an FCC itemizing. In line with the FCC paperwork, the watch will assist 10W quick charging. On high of the FCC paperwork, not too long ago leaked renders from OnLeaks and Smartprix present a beefy, rugged-looking watch reported to be the Galaxy Watch 7 Extremely. The renderings do not give something away when it comes to performance, naturally, however it’s simple to identify the raised bezel, which ends up in a extra aggressive look. It ought to sport a 1.5-inch show and a rotating bezel.

The renderings additionally present the addition of a 3rd button. This button could possibly be comparable in operate to the Action Button that Apple launched on its Apple Watch Ultra. The again of the watch exhibits a brand new association of well being sensors, so Samsung could possibly be upgrading its well being sensors on the Extremely model. Lastly, the rendering depict bigger speaker gills than current variations of the Galaxy Watch, plus further holes that could possibly be microphones for improved speakerphone readability.

OnLeaks and Smartprix

There have additionally been a number of studies that a kind of variations may function a sq. display as an alternative of the traditional spherical one we have seen on Galaxy Watches. Whereas the leaked Extremely model sticks to a spherical show, it does function an apparently designed sq. bezel. That does not imply we can’t nonetheless see a completely sq. show on one other watch, although. In any case, it would not be the primary time a sq. show has confronted a Galaxy wearable. The Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, Gear Stay, and Gear S all had sq. designs, so it is not out of the query to anticipate this once more.

Samsun Galaxy Watch FE

A extra reasonably priced model

Together with the Extremely, it appears to be like like Samsung will even launch an FE model of the Galaxy watch. @Sudhanshu1414’s publish on X shared leaked renders of what seems to be the 40mm FE in black, child blue, and child pink. The publish additionally shared some leaked specs. These specs element a 1.2-inch OLED show and a 30-hour battery life. Rumors recommend the FE will function the Exynos W920 chip, which is discovered within the Galaxy Watch 4, together with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It additionally seems that the Galaxy Watch FE will use Samsung’s One UI Watch 5 system.

It appears possible that the value of the Galaxy Watch FE will fall under the $299 Galaxy Watch 6. In actual fact, leaker @MysteryLupin talked about in a publish on X that the brand new system will value €199, which is roughly $216 on the time of writing.

When will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 be launched?

Sit up for late summer season

Samsung has launched its Galaxy Watch choices in August every time, so it is sensible to see the Galaxy Watch 7 even be out there round that point. That stated, we’ll possible hear concerning the firm’s newest wearable in July on the Samsung Unpacked occasion.

Ought to I purchase the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6?

Traditionally, Galaxy Watch updates have been comparatively minor, so it wasn’t unreasonable to buy the present model shortly earlier than the brand new one was launched. This time, although, we predict some larger updates. The potential for higher battery life alone is value holding off in case you are contemplating a Galaxy Watch anytime quickly.

Even in the event you do not care about any of the rumored new options or the improved battery life, the value of the Galaxy Watch 6 will possible drop after the brand new model is launched. That is nonetheless possible 4 months away, however in the event you can maintain out that lengthy, it could possibly be value it to avoid wasting cash.