Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was unveiled globally on Thursday. It is the first ‘Fan Edition’ (FE) version of a smartwatch from the South Korean tech giant. The smart wearable features a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, a dual-core Exynos W920 chipset and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It comes equipped with a number of health and activity sensors to monitor heart rate, EGC and blood pressure. Users can also use this smartwatch to control their smartphone cameras and access their digital wallets.
Company confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will go on sale globally this summer, but no date was mentioned. It also noted that the availability of various features of the smartwatch will vary by region. The watch’s aluminum-body will be offered in three color options: black, rose gold, and silver. It will be offered in a single 40mm size option and will ship with one-click interchangeable straps.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE specifications, features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE features a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels, sapphire crystal, and Always On Display. It is powered by a dual-core Exynos W920 chipset and comes with Wear OS supported One UI 5 Watch. The watch supports 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
The Fan Edition version of the Galaxy smartwatch comes equipped with several health and wellness trackers, including the heart rate sensor. The HR Alert feature helps detect abnormally high or low heart rates, while the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature makes it possible to measure atrial fibrillation, which may indicate a heart condition.
The watch can also measure blood pressure and track the user’s sleep cycle. It also comes with more than 100 preset workout modes, according to the South Korean tech conglomerate.
Additional features of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE include support for Samsung Wallet, which allows users to access digital wallets and stored documents such as identification cards. It also allows users to control the paired smartphone’s camera via the Camera Controller.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is backed by a 247mAh battery with support for WPC-based wireless charging. Connectivity options on the watch include LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, and NFC. It comes with a MIL-STD-810H rating and has a 5ATM water resistance rating, as well as an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The watch measures 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm and weighs 26.6g.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE price, availability (expected)
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE’s price had leaked earlier via an accidental online listing. The Bluetooth variant of the 40mm smartwatch was listed for EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 16,600).
According to a report According to The Verge, the Bluetooth version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will go on sale starting June 24 for $199.99 (roughly Rs. 16,700). The LTE version of the watch will cost $249.99 (roughly Rs. 20,900) and will go on sale later this year, the report said.
