Samsung Galaxy Watch FE with rotating bezel to launch globally soon: report

Highlights
  • Samsung might soon launch the Galaxy Watch FE globally.
  • The upcoming Galaxy Watch FE is anticipated to come with a rotating bezel.
  • It will most likely operate on Google Wear OS.

Amid the speculations about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE, Galaxy Z Flip FE, and the Galaxy S24 FE, a new report hints that the South Korean tech giant might bring a new Galaxy Watch FE (Fan Edition) to some global markets. It’s anticipated to be priced lower than Samsung’s recently launched smartwatches while offering similar functionalities to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Here are the expected details of the Galaxy Watch FE.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE expected launch details

  • As per a report by Android Headlines, the upcoming version of the Galaxy Watch 4 will likely be released as the “Galaxy Watch FE”.
  • The South Korean tech giant plans to make the Galaxy Watch FE available in global markets, the US and South Korea.
  • The model numbers for the new smartwatch are SM-R866F, SM-R866U, and SM-R866N, with the letters F, U, and N denoting Global, US, and Korea, respectively.
  • Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 carries the model number SM-R860F, indicating a connection between the two models.
It is not officially confirmed, but, according to the report, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is anticipated to share many similarities with the Galaxy Watch 4, particularly in its design and features.

It’s expected to have a circular shape with a rotating bezel and could run on the Google Wear OS operating system. Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy Watch FE with these specifications, aiming for a more affordable price point.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 features, price

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 was launched in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm, and is made of aluminum. Both sizes feature an sAMOLED display, with the 40mm version having a 1.4-inch screen and the 44mm version featuring a 1.2-inch screen.

The smartwatch is water-resistant up to 5ATM and IP68 certified for dust and water resistance. It includes Samsung’s BioActive Sensor, which combines three health sensors – Optical Heart Rate, Electrical Heart, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis – into one chip.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Watch 4 runs on Samsung’s Exynos W920 processor, with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It operates on WearOS with Samsung’s OneUI interface layered on top.

The 40mm model is priced at Rs 23,999, while the 44mm model costs Rs 26,999. For those interested in the LTE model, the prices are higher, with the 40mm variant priced at Rs 28,999 and the 44mm variant at Rs 31,999. The 40mm version comes in Black, Pink Gold, and Silver colour options, while the 44mm variant is available in Black, Green, and Silver colour options.