All rumors about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch release
| Successor Watch 6 (7th generation) | Successor Watch 6 Classic (7th generation) | Samsung Galaxy Watch FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release date | 10 July 2024 | 10 July 2024 | 19 June 2024 |
| Expected sizes | 40 and 44mm | 47mm | 40mm |
| Expected colors | Green and cream | Green and silver | Black, pink, and blue |
View the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra
On 10 July, Samsung announced the 2 new smartwatches: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. View the new smartwatches here.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
On 19 June 2024, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE. This smartwatch is the successor to the Samsung Watch4. The Watch FE and Watch4 are almost the same, but the Watch FE is available in different colors. It comes in black, pink and silver/blue.
3 different models
Right now, it looks like Samsung is going to release 3 different models. That's what the often reliable website pocket-lint.com states. The successor to the Watch 6 will be the 'standard' Galaxy smartwatch. There'll also be a more affordable version, more similar to the Watch 4. Finally, there'll be a larger, more robust sports watch as the successor to the Samsung 6 Classic and 5 Pro.
Source: pocket-lint.com; Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: What we know, 8 June 2024
Note: the image shows the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro, the smartwatches released in August 2022.
Familiar sizes and new colors
Androidheadlines.com states that the sizes and colors of the new Samsung smartwatches were leaked. The sizes of the successor to the Watch 6 are probably the same as those of its predecessor: 40 and 44mm. The colors will likely be green and cream. The successor to the Watch 6 Classic will probably be available in 1 size: 47mm. It looks like they'll be released in black and silver.
Source: androidheadlines.com; Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 & Ultra Specs Leak Ahead of Unpacked, 5 June 2024.
Note: the image shows the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic, the smartwatches released in August 2023.
New, more angular design
According to the reliable source OnLeaks and website Smartprix, Samsung is going to launch a successor to the Watch 6 and 6 Classic. The successor to the Watch 6 Classic is expected to have a more angular design. All Samsung Galaxy smartwatches so far are round. So it seems like the new Samsung Galaxy Watch isn't going to look like previous Samsung smartwatches.
*Source: smartprix.com; Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra 5K Renders; Say Hello to Squarish Design, 24 May 2024.
Note: the image shows the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the smartwatch released in August 2022.
Similar chip
The Watch 6 models have a new Exynos W930 chip. It looks like their successor will get the same or a similar chip. That's what the website Android World states, which often provides accurate information. This means that the new watches may be a bit faster than their predecessors.
Bron: androidworld.com; Gerucht: Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 krijgt dezelfde Exynos-chip als Watch 6, 22 January 2024.
Note: the image shows the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 models, the smartwatches released in August 2023.
