The 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 laptop is equipped with a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, a dual-core Exynos W920 chipset, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It is equipped with various health and activity sensors to monitor heart rate, EGC and blood pressure. Users can also use this smartwatch to operate their smartphone cameras and also access their digital wallets.
The company confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will be available for purchase worldwide this summer, but did not specify a date. He also noted that availability of various smartwatch features will vary by region. The watch's aluminum body is offered in three color options: black, rose gold, and silver. It's offered in a single 40mm size option and features one-click interchangeable bands.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE has a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels, sapphire crystal glass and the Always On Display feature. It is powered by a dual-core Exynos W920 chipset and ships with the One UI 5 watch face supported by Wear OS. The watch supports 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage.
The Fan Edition version of the Galaxy smartwatch is equipped with various 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 Rate Notification (IHRN) feature lets you measure atrial fibrillation that could be indicative of a heart disorder.
The watch can also measure blood pressure and track the wearer'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 saved documents such as ID cards. It also allows users to control the camera of the paired smartphone through the camera controller.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is backed by a 247mAh battery with support for WPC-based wireless charging. The watch's connectivity options include LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and NFC. It comes with MIL-STD-810H rated construction and has a water resistance rating of 5ATM 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 price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was previously leaked via an accidental online listing. The Bluetooth version of the 40mm smartwatch was priced at 199 Euros (roughly Rs. 16,600).
According to a report by The Verge, the Bluetooth-only version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will be available for purchase at $199.99 (roughly Rs. 16,700) starting June 24. The LTE version of the watch is priced at $249.99 (roughly Rs. 16,700). 20,900) and will go on sale later this year, the report added.
