Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch FE as a budget-friendly option in its smartwatch range. The smartwatch was launched ahead of the anticipated Unpacked event, rumored to be on 10 July, to shine a spotlight on flagship devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Watch 7 series.
The Galaxy Watch FE, previously debated to be named Galaxy Watch 4 (2024), will be available globally this summer. In the UK, it will be released on 21 June through select channels, while in the US, it is set to launch on 24 June with an LTE model arriving in October.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE be released?
The Galaxy Watch FE is priced at £199/$199 for the regular model and $249 for the LTE version, making it the most affordable option in the Galaxy Watch series. For comparison, here are the prices of recent models:
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
How much does Samsung Galaxy Watch FE cost?
The Galaxy Watch FE is packed with features from the flagship Galaxy Watch devices but comes in a more affordable package with a tweaked design. It is available in a 40mm size in Black, Pink, and Silver colors and features a ‘one-click’ band for easy strap switching. The watch boasts a Sapphire Crystal glass cover with superior durability, a 1.2in Super AMOLED always-on display, and health and fitness features like sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, blood pressure, and ECG. Some other key features include Find My Phone, Camera Controller, and Samsung Wallet.
Here’s a full spec sheet for the Galaxy Watch FE:
- Wear OS Powered by Samsung
- One UI 5 Watch
- Android 11.0 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory
- 1.2-inch, 396×396, Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display
- Exynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz
- 1.5GB memory
- 16GB storage
- Samsung BioActive Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Gyro Sensor
- Geomagnetic Sensor
- Light Sensor
- LTE (optional)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wi-Fi
- NFC
- GPS
- 247mAh battery
- Aluminum case
- IP68/5ATM
- 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm / 26.6g
- Black, Pink Gold, Silver
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