If Samsung sticks to its usual schedule, there's a good chance we'll get a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 this year, but we've also seen leaks about a cheaper model, with the FE (Fan Edition) designation that Samsung has used before. for more affordable electronic products.
Below, we round up all the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE leaks and rumors so far and weigh up the chances of this particular device ever seeing the light of day. We will update this hub periodically, so check back for the latest information on this device.
The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch FE are expected to launch alongside many other Samsung devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3, and we'll likely see the Galaxy Ring too.
Come to the point
- What is it? A cheaper Samsung smartwatch
- When does it come out? July 10 seems likely
- How much will it cost? Probably around $199 / £199 / AU$399
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: expected release date and price
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE release date is tied to the release dates of the Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Galaxy Buds 3, and Galaxy Ring, because all of these devices are widely expected to come out at the same Samsung Unpacked event. .
We already had a January 2024 Unpacked show, and according to those in the know, the next one is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10. It is not yet official for now, but that date has also been mentioned by a second source, giving us more confidence in it.
If July 10 is indeed the date that the Galaxy Watch FE and Galaxy Watch 7 see the light of day, it will be almost exactly a year after the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, so there is some consistency in Samsung's schedule.
When it comes to price, we know that affordability is the reason for the Galaxy Watch FE's existence, but we haven't seen a specific number leak. The model may be based on an updated Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, which currently sells for $199 / £199 / AU$399.
As for the Galaxy Watch 6, prices for Samsung's latest flagship start at $239.99 / £259 / AU$549, so the new Samsung Galaxy Watch FE could fall between those two prices. Without a doubt, its cost will be crucial to its appeal.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: Leaks and Rumors
There haven't been a huge amount of leaks and rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE – most of the advanced information we've had so far simply says that this device is on the way.
One small tidbit of information that has emerged concerns the charging speed, which is apparently a measly 5W (less than the Galaxy Watch 6). This isn't particularly encouraging news, but of course Samsung has to save costs somewhere.
Other rumors have been circulating about the name of this wearable. A well-known tipster believes that it won't be called the Galaxy Watch FE after all, but will instead be called the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (2024). We'll have to wait and see that.
For reference, the Galaxy Watch 4 has a 1.4-inch, 450 x 450 px Super AMOLED display. It runs an Exynos W920 processor and offers 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. We expect at least some of those specs to get a boost if they're updated for 2024.
According to regulatory filings, the Galaxy Watch FE name is indeed the name Samsung will use, so while the innards may be similar to the Galaxy Watch 4, it now seems more likely that the FE moniker will come to light.
In terms of official news, Samsung has confirmed that future Galaxy Watches will get a host of AI features for more detailed and personalized health statistics. Some or all may be available in the economy model.
One last rumor worth mentioning: we may also get a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra edition this year. It would seem that Samsung is interested in matching its line of wearables with Apple's, specifically in the structure of a numbered flagship watch, the Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE: what we want to see
While we patiently wait for Samsung to unveil the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, we have a few requests for the company. If anyone at Samsung is reading, here's what we'd like to see on the Samsung Galaxy FE when it launches.
1. A low price
Let's start with the obvious: the Galaxy Watch FE is introduced to give consumers a cheaper alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, so its price should be substantially lower than the flagship models. The smaller Apple Watch SE 2, without cellular connectivity, costs $249 / £259 / AU$399, and we expect Samsung's equivalent to arrive at a significantly lower price than that.
2. Great battery life
A constant request from wearable owners, of course, but if Samsung is going to give the Galaxy Watch FE a slower internal processor and perhaps a less vibrant display, that should also mean more time between battery charges.
We need a few reasons to choose the cheaper model besides the lower price, and if Samsung can give this edition of its smartwatch better battery life, this could be one of them.
3. A solid constitution
One of the dangers of releasing a cheaper version of an existing product is that build quality can suffer, and that's something we don't want to happen with the Galaxy Watch FE. Samsung should try to make the watch feel as high quality as possible, without feeling plasticky.
The Galaxy Watch 4 comes with IP68 water resistance as standard and meets the military standard MIL-STD-810. We expect the same here.
4. Some options
It seems likely that the main Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 will come in a couple of sizes, and we expect the same with the Galaxy Watch FE, considering we don't all have the same size. dolls.
While we're talking options, we wouldn't mind seeing some new colors we can choose from – this is something manufacturers often do to make a cheaper range of products look more attractive.
5. Lots of intelligence
We've already talked about the artificial intelligence features that Samsung is implementing in its future smartwatches, and we hope that many of them (or at least the most useful ones) end up coming to the Samsung Galaxy FE.
There have been rumors that Wear OS 5 is coming to the Samsung Galaxy Watch series very soon, so we hope the Galaxy Watch FE software doesn't disappoint.
