Samsung has recently announced the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, which can be pre-ordered. This latest addition to the Galaxy Watch series brings back a beloved feature, the rotating bezel, professionally and stylishly.
The rotating bezel has been a signature feature of Samsung’s smartwatches for several years. It first appeared with the release of the original Galaxy Watch, captivating users with its intuitive navigation and interactive capabilities. Users can scroll through apps, notifications, and menus effortlessly with a simple bezel twist. It quickly became a defining characteristic of Samsung’s wearable technology and gained widespread acclaim for its practicality and ease of use.
However, with the release of subsequent models, Samsung decided to experiment with alternative navigation methods, such as touchscreen and digital crowns. While these methods were functional, they failed to replicate the seamless experience of the rotating bezel.
Samsung’s Unpacked event this year introduces two variations of its wearable: Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The main differences lie in their size and bezel design. The Watch 6 comes in 40 and 44-mm versions, while the Watch 6 Classic offers 43 and 47-mm options. The Watch 6 has a 30% slimmer digital bezel, while the Watch 6 Classic brings back the mechanical bezel, now 15% smaller than before. These wearables come with a new Exynos W930 chipset. It still has a dual-core CPU, but the top clock speed is now 18% higher at 1.4 GHz. RAM increased by 33% to 2 GB, with 16 GB internal storage.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Software
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 devices come with One UI 5 Watch, a fresh version of their wearable software. This new software is built on Google’s Wear OS 4 and introduces various health and fitness features. One notable improvement is pairing the Galaxy Watch with a new phone without resetting the wearable, making it convenient for frequent phone switchers.
Among the new features are sleep coaching capabilities to enhance your sleep quality and exercise tracking that assigns Fitbit-style Heart Rate Zones to your activities based on your heart rate. The Heart Rate Zones include categories like “Warm up,” “Fat burn,” and “Cardio,” helping you optimize your workouts.
One UI 5 Watch also enhances the SOS system, allowing Galaxy Watches to contact emergency services if a fall is detected automatically. These updates make the Galaxy Watch 6 series more powerful and user-friendly, catering to a wide range of users’ needs.
The most significant improvement Samsung introduced in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is on the software side. The wearables will provide a more in-depth sleep insight thanks to the skin temperature sensors and the heart rate monitor. The company also proudly announced the wearables are the only ones that support the entire health tracking suite – ECG, Heart rate & HR alert, blood pressure, menstrual cycle prediction, and fall detection.
Battery Life and Display Upgrades
The physical bezel on Samsung’s watches adds extra surface area to the case, resulting in a larger watch with the same screen size. Despite the Classic version having larger cases, the battery sizes remain the same, with the smaller version offering 300mAh and the larger version 425mAh.
The battery life of the Galaxy Watches is rated at up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled and 40 hours with it off. While not lasting multiple days on a single charge, they still outperform Apple’s watches regarding battery life. The display also gets an upgrade, being 20% larger with 1.3 inches on the smaller models and 1.5 inches on the larger ones, offering high brightness of up to 2,000 nits, similar to their smartphone counterparts.
The focus of the latest updates goes beyond the bezel and centers on enhancing health and sleep features – a direction many companies have taken, recognizing these aspects as crucial drivers for wearable device adoption.
Regarding sleep, significant improvements have been made. Users can now access detailed sleep scores based on metrics such as total time asleep, sleep cycles, and awake periods. Furthermore, the device provides personalized Sleep Messages in the morning, sourced from the National Sleep Foundation’s information. The Sleep Coaching feature offers valuable tips and guidance for those seeking better sleep patterns to achieve restful nights.
In fitness, introducing the Personalized Heart Zone feature marks a notable advancement. This feature tailors optimal running modes to help users achieve their fitness goals, whether burning fat or gaining muscle. The smartwatch also takes health monitoring to a higher level with the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, capable of alerting users to potential signs of AFib (atrial fibrillation), even while asleep. These updates demonstrate a strong commitment to improving users’ well-being and performance through innovative technology.
The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is poised to deliver a substantial upgrade compared to its predecessor, boasting an array of attractive features, stylish design, and dependable performance. As its release date draws near, additional information is expected to surface, offering consumers a more comprehensive understanding of the advanced capabilities and enhancements these wearable devices will bring to the market. The excitement surrounding this upcoming series continues to grow as tech enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of Samsung’s latest innovation in the world of smartwatches.