Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Watch FE, an entry-level smartwatch that brings many of the advanced features of the Galaxy Watch series to a more affordable price point. This new addition to Samsung’s wearable lineup follows the company’s “Fan Edition” philosophy, offering a balance between functionality and cost-effectiveness.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
The Galaxy Watch FE sports a compact design, measuring 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm and weighing a mere 26.6g. It features an aluminum case available in three elegant colors: Black, Pink Gold, and Silver. The watch boasts a 5ATM and IP68 rating, ensuring water resistance up to 50 meters, and is certified with MIL-STD-810H military standards for durability.
At the heart of the Galaxy Watch FE is a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels, supporting Always On Display functionality. The watch is expected to be powered by the Exynos W920 Dual Core chipset, paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, providing smooth performance for various tasks.
The Galaxy Watch FE incorporates Samsung’s BioActive sensor, which enables heart rate monitoring and electrical cardiac sensing. Additionally, it includes an accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, and light sensor, catering to a wide range of health and fitness tracking needs.
A 247mAh battery powers the Galaxy Watch FE, with support for magnetic wireless charging. In terms of connectivity, the watch offers Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, and LTE capabilities, ensuring seamless integration with smartphones running Android 11 or higher.
The Galaxy Watch FE runs on Wear OS powered by Samsung, featuring the One UI 5 Watch skin. This combination promises a user-friendly interface and access to a variety of apps from the Google Play Store.
Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Watch FE will be available globally this summer. While specific pricing for different markets is yet to be confirmed, reports suggest a retail price of around USD 215 in the United States.
FAQ:
Q: What makes the Galaxy Watch FE different from other Galaxy Watch models?
A: The Galaxy Watch FE offers many advanced features of the Galaxy Watch series at a more affordable price, making it an entry-level option with premium capabilities.
Q: What are the specifications of the Galaxy Watch FE?
A: Here are the specifications of the Galaxy Watch FE
| Material/Color | Aluminum case, Black, Pink Gold, Silver |
| Dimensions | 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm |
| Weight | 26.6g |
| Display | 1.2-inch, 396×396, Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display |
| Processor | Exynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz |
| RAM | 1.5GB |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Battery (typical) | 247mAh, WPC-based wireless charging |
| OS | Wear OS Powered by Samsung |
| UI | One UI 5 Watch |
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Connectivity | LTE<, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz, NFC, GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo |
| Durability | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
| Compatibility | Android 11.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory |
Q: When will the Galaxy Watch FE be available?
A: Samsung has stated that it will be available globally this summer, though specific release dates may vary by region.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
