Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 should launch at July Unpacked with new sensors and a higher price

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch has become one of the most recognisable brands of smartwatch you can buy.

Two new models are usually launched each year, and that was the case in 2023, with both the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic impressive in many areas.

So, what can we expect from its highly anticipated successors? Rumours suggest that the lineup will return to its roots, but may also offer an all-new third model for the first time.

Samsung has already unveiled the Galaxy Watch FE in a surprise announcement, but when might the Galaxy Watch 7 be revealed? Here’s everything you need to know.

When will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 be released?

Samsung has confirmed that it will be hosting its next Unpacked event on 10 July, 2024.

While it doesn’t categorically state that the Galaxy Watch 7 will be launched, it does seem highly likely that the new models make their debut at the show.

If you’ll pardon the pun, Samsung has been as reliable as clockwork with the release schedule for its Galaxy Watch range. For several years now, the latest iterations have made their debuts in August:

With this in mind, we’d assume to see the Galaxy Watch 7 series arrive slightly ahead of schedule at the Unpacked 2024 event.

There has been a report though from a Greek site TechManiacs (via GSMArena), which states that the Galaxy Watch 7 series is set to be unveiled on 24 July. So, if we don’t see it at Unpacked, then maybe it will appear a couple of weeks later but this would be somewhat unusual.

Regardless of the actual release date, however, it is expected to arrive alongside the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldables as well as Galaxy Buds 3.

How much will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 cost?

Samsung has slowly increased the prices across its Galaxy Watch range over the past few years.

The standard 40mm models start at around the £300/$300 mark, while the Pro or Classic (both the premium editions of the Watch) begin at around £370/$400. These prices are in keeping with the competition, so we’d expect them to stay at a similar place with the Galaxy Watch 7 models.

That might not be the case though, as a recent report from passionategeekz (via 9to5Google) found an accidental listing on the Amazon Canada site for the 40mm Bluetooth Galaxy Watch 7 (in a Cream livery) where it was priced at $358.55, which is a big increase from the $289.99 that the equivalent Galaxy Watch 6 costs.

It’s too early to tell whether this was just a test page and the price was inaccurate, or whether Samsung fans could be in for an unpleasant surprise when the new models arrive.

Here’s how the previous generations were priced:

Galaxy Watch 6

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth) – $299.99/£289
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, LTE) – $349.99/£339
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, Bluetooth) – $329.99/£319
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, LTE) – $379.99/£369

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm, Bluetooth) – $399.99/£369
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm, LTE) – $449.99/£429
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm, Bluetooth) – $429.99/£399
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm, LTE) – $479.99£459

Galaxy Watch 5

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm, Bluetooth): $279.99/£269
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm, LTE): $329.99/£319
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm, Bluetooth): $309.99/£289
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm, LTE): $359.99/£339

Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (45mm, Bluetooth): $449.99/£429
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (45mm, LTE): $499.99/£479

Galaxy Watch 4

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm (Bluetooth only) – $249/£249
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm (4G) – $299/£289
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 44mm (Bluetooth only) – $279/£269
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 44mm (4G) – $329/£309

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm (Bluetooth only) – $349/£349
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm (4G) – $399.99/£389
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm (Bluetooth only) – $379/£369
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm (4G)– $429.99/£409

With the rumors of a Pro model in 2024, we wouldn’t expect prices to change too much from the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

There are also heavy rumors that we will see a new model called the Galaxy Watch Ultra, with a report from 91mobiles saying that it will cost between $699 – $710 (which we’d expect to equate to roughly the same figures in the UK). This will no doubt go head-to-head with the Apple Watch Ultra 2, so the pricing seems about right.

What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 have?

We have seen a few rumors that suggest which improvements the company is planning, so we’ve gathered them here to give some clues of what the Galaxy Watch 7 might bring to the table.

The device has been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG database, via SamMobile, in its 40mm LTE model destined for the US market. It’s model number, SM-L305U, lines up with what was expected.

The listing doesn’t give much away apart from that it will come with Bluetooth 5.3 LE, the same version used in the Galaxy Watch 6.

The aforementioned passionategeekz report does have a few details that are interesting, with it saying that the listing on the Amazon Canada site mentioned a 3nm AP chipset, which would be a first for the Galaxy Watch, that has been designed to improve performance and energy efficiency. If that’s true, you might expect better battery life from the new model.

There’s also a new BioActiveSensor 2 which features advanced heart monitoring, blood oxygen levels, sleep monitoring, stress monitoring, as well as a variety of workout and sports modes.

AI will be order of the day for Samsung this year, and the report goes on to say that the Galaxy Watch 7 will come with a range of AI enhancements that cover sleep, exercise, and communication.

Pro instead of Classic…again

Samsung confirmed to PCMag in 2023 that the plan is to update each variant every other year, so the Watch 5 had a Pro model, whereas the Watch 6 has a Classic. This means that we should see a Galaxy Watch 7 Pro this time around, while the Watch 6 Classic should remain available to buy until it’s replaced next year.

Return to a square design?

According to a report from SamMobile, Samsung is reportedly considering a return to its squarish design roots for upcoming smartwatches. While it’s uncertain if the Galaxy Watch 7 series will adopt this design, Samsung is internally enthusiastic about the idea.

If this proves to be true, future Samsung’s smartwatches would resemble legacy ones. As a reminder, the original Galaxy Gear featured a square 1.6-inch Super AMOLED display (and a camera built into the strap), resembling the current Apple Watch Series 9 more than the circular Galaxy Watch 6.

Samsung’s potential shift to a square design may evoke mixed reactions, as the circular appearance has become synonymous with the Galaxy Watch series, despite its previous success with square smartwatches.

Three different models

Howver, the next Galaxy Watch 7 series is reportedly set to debut in three variations and not just storage capacities. It’s said that it will be available in both Classic and Pro models, along with a third option.