Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy Watch 6 series today at the Galaxy Unpacked event held in Seoul, South Korea. The new wearables get notable improvements in the health tracking department, with Watch 6 Classic also bringing back the popular rotating bezel. Both Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic models have been launched in sizes varying from 40mm to 47mm, supporting LTE and Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity. Here are the details.
Galaxy Watch 6 series
Samsung has put special emphasis on the bezels with the Galaxy Watch 6 series. While the Watch 6 classic comes with the iconic rotating bezel, the standard version has thinner bezels than its predecessors. Both models get Sapphire Crystal Super AMOLED panels with full color Always-On-Display (AOD).
As a result of thinner bezels, the 40mm version of the Watch 6 features a 1.3-inch screen, while the larger 44mm version has a 1.5-inch display. The former gets a 300mAh battery and the latter boasts a 400mAh unit. Additionally, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in 43mm has a 1.3-inch screen and the 47mm model comes equipped with a 1.5-inch panel. The battery capacity is the same as the standard model. Samsung says the wearables offer up to 30 hours of battery life with the AOD feature on and up to 40 hours with it off.
The health tracking department of the Galaxy Watch 6 series is pretty strong. Samsung is using heart rate and temperature sensors to provide more detailed sleep tracking. The Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic have a lengthy list of sensors. These wearables feature the Samsung BioActive Sensor for optical heart rate, electrical heart signal, and bioelectrical impedance analysis, as well as an accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic sensor, and light sensor.
Both watches are powered by Google’s Wear OS-based One UI 5 and are compatible with WPC-based wireless fast charging. They offer various connectivity options, including LTE, Wi-Fi 2, NFC, and GPS. Additionally, every model in the Galaxy Watch 6 series is equipped with 5ATM and IP68 ratings for added durability.
Price and Availability
The Galaxy Watch 6 has a starting price of $299, whereas the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic starts at $399. These two models are available for pre-order in certain markets as of July 26th and will be for sale on August 11th. You can choose between Bluetooth and LTE options for both.
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