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While the Galaxy Watch FE only came out a few weeks before the flagship Galaxy Watch 7 debuted in July 2024, Samsung is already offering a major update to the original, more affordable Galaxy Watch and adding a new feature.
In addition to the new Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Samsung secretly unveiled the Galaxy Watch FE LTE and proudly shared that some Galaxy AI features would trickle down from the Watch 7.
Energy Score arrives on Galaxy Watch FE
I noted this in our review of the Galaxy Watch 7, but it bears repeating and rings even more true here. To get the new features like Energy Score and Wellness Tips – both tools that contextualize the data within Samsung Health and better compete with the likes of Oura and Whoop – you didn’t necessarily have to buy the Galaxy Watch 7, Ultra or Ring.
Samsung introduced many of the new AI health features in previous Galaxy Watch models, and now they’re coming to the Galaxy Watch FE later in 2024, which is a welcome addition indeed. It also adds an extra bit of versatility to Samsung’s most affordable smartwatch: remember it costs just $199.99 / £199 and only comes in one size, 40mm.
That amounts to a 1.2-inch touchscreen with a durable layer of sapphire crystal glass to protect against drops, scuffs or scratches. Under the hood is an Exynos W920 processor with 1.5GB of RAM, powering Wear OS with Samsung’s One UX tweaks on top.
Most importantly, it has a BioActive sensor on the back that allows for activity, health and sleep tracking, and there were already some limited Galaxy AI features available in the form of a sleep coach.
Still, the Energy Score will help you get a better sensor of your body’s recovery and its overall performance. It’ll be a nice addition that adds a bit more value here, and if you’ve been eyeing the Galaxy Watch FE but weren’t interested because there wasn’t a cellular LTE model, Samsung is fixing that.
There is now a Galaxy Watch FE with LTE
Arguably the bigger news during Samsung’s ‘Galaxy AI for All’ press event is that a Galaxy Watch FE with LTE (aka Cellular) is now available for pre-order for $249.99 / £249. It will be available in early October shipped and retains all the features of the Galaxy Watch FE, but adds connectivity when you’re on the go, assuming you add it to a plan with your wireless carrier.
This newer model will also receive an update in late 2024, adding Energy Score and possibly some other features. The Galaxy Watch FE with Bluetooth and WiFi and the Galaxy Watch FE with Bluetooth, WiFi and LTE are available in black, silver or gold. You can check them out on Samsung’s online store here.
