Release date, rumors, price, and what we know

Replace: March 2, 2023 (12:52 AM ET): We’ve up to date the Galaxy Watch 6 rumor hub with alleged particulars in regards to the battery lifetime of the upcoming wearables. Learn on for all the newest info.

Unique article: February 11, 2023 (2 PM ET): Whereas the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 sequence should seem to be a recent new wearable, we’re seemingly already midway to the subsequent iteration. Positive, rumors a few Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 have been sparse to date. Nevertheless, there’s little question in our minds that the present Put on OS juggernaut has a follow-up on the way in which. We’ll maintain observe of any particulars we hear under so you may keep abreast of what you may anticipate to see on the subsequent Galaxy Watch. Plus, it’s by no means too early to begin dreaming up a want listing.

To be blunt, there’s virtually no means we gained’t see a brand new Samsung smartwatch in 2023. Samsung launched an enormous wave of smartwatch improvements when the Galaxy Watch 4 sequence launched Put on OS 3. The Galaxy Watch 5 sequence at the moment nonetheless rides that swell. Whereas loads of different Put on OS-based wearables are making strides, there’s little question Samsung will launch a brand new era this summer season to maintain up its personal momentum. The corporate could be hard-pressed to desert the race, particularly with gadgets just like the Pixel Watch gunning for a brand new consumer base.

Will there be a Galaxy Watch 6 Professional mannequin?

This query is a bit trickier. There haven’t been many rumors about what we will anticipate from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 sequence but. It’s very seemingly Samsung will keep on with its two-prong method and provide consumers selection. Nevertheless, will the corporate return to the Basic mannequin or pump out a second model of the Professional moniker? If our Galaxy Watch 5 Professional evaluation is any indication, the latter proved a really profitable pivot. We’ll maintain our ears out for rumors within the coming months.

• Galaxy Watch: August 2018
• Galaxy Watch Lively: March 2019
• Galaxy Watch Lively 2: September 2019
• Galaxy Watch 3 sequence: August 2020
• Galaxy Watch 4 sequence: August 2021
• Galaxy Watch 5 sequence: August 2022

Samsung has a well-established sample for product releases. The one exception above is the Galaxy Watch Lively, which was introduced in February 2019 and landed in March of the identical yr. Each different Galaxy Watch has been introduced in August and launched just a few weeks later. The Lively 2 technically landed in September however was introduced the month earlier than like the remainder of the lineup.

Based mostly on the corporate’s previous launch dates, we anticipate the brand new era to drop on the Samsung Unpacked occasion this summer season. More than likely, the occasion will happen in early August permitting the gadgets to hit cabinets earlier than the top of the month.

The newest era didn’t carry a outstanding design change to the Galaxy Watch line. In reality, our reviewer talked about feeling deja vu when unboxing the gadget for his Galaxy Watch 5 evaluation. That isn’t essentially a grievance, nevertheless, because the watches share a sublime aesthetic, eye-catching AMOLED shows, and spectacular specs. With a profitable design on its arms, it’s seemingly that we will anticipate Samsung to ship a lot of the identical subsequent time round.

As talked about, it’s unclear if the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 lineup will embody a Professional or a Basic, however we anticipate two fashions in a number of sizes. It’s additionally not possible Samsung will deviate from its traditional round case or interchangeable quick-release bands. The Collection 5 upped the ante on some sturdiness specs which can seemingly carry over to the subsequent lineup, and we’re hopeful we’ll see the D buckle clasp return as nicely.

There have been some rumors that Samsung might carry microLED shows to the lineup, echoing related rumors about Apple’s subsequent Extremely mannequin. In line with SamMobile nevertheless, the tech gained’t be prepared in time for an August launch, so it’s seemingly this improve gained’t debut till the Galaxy Watch 7. MicroLED shows provide a brighter viewing expertise with higher colour copy and visibility. They might additionally assist preserve battery life.

Talking of battery life, in keeping with GalaxyClub, the batteries on the Galaxy Watch 6 sequence may get a lift this yr. The data comes courtesy of certifications obtained by the smartwatches in Samsung’s dwelling nation South Korea. The fundamental Galaxy Watch 6 mannequin may have 40mm and 44mm variants, The previous may have a 300mAh battery, in comparison with the 284mAh battery of the 40mm Galaxy Watch 5. In the meantime, the 44m Galaxy Watch 6 may see a 425mAh battery, a slight improve over the 410mAh battery of the 44mm Galaxy Watch 5.

Not a lot element is offered but about what monitoring options may enhance within the subsequent era. On the sensor entrance, it’s protected to imagine we are going to nonetheless discover an accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, and Samsung’s BioActive sensor (optical coronary heart price (PPG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and bioelectrical impedance evaluation (BIA) sensor bundle). The lineup can even most probably pack the identical temperature sensor, (although we hope to see it put to higher use).

We discovered the health monitoring and built-in GPS on the present sequence fairly dependable. The Professional mannequin introduced new navigation options onboard for outside lovers, likening the gadget to an expertise you may discover in Garmin’s secure. It’s seemingly that these instruments are right here to remain as nicely. It’s but to be decided if they’ll make their approach to the bottom mannequin of the Collection 6 lineup.

We’ll maintain updating this hub as extra info leaks in regards to the subsequent era. By the point the Collection 5 hit cabinets final yr, we had a well-rounded image of what customers would discover within the field. We anticipate loads of info to spill in regards to the latest addition as nicely.

Pricing is a tough subject to take a position on within the present local weather. Final yr, the Galaxy Watch 5 sequence launched at $279 for a base mannequin gadget and $449 for the Professional mannequin, which is barely obtainable in a single dimension. Every choice additionally got here with an upcharge for his or her respective LTE variations. These 5 sequence launch costs have been roughly $30 larger than these of the earlier era.

On one hand, it’s exhausting to think about Samsung elevating the value once more this yr. On the opposite, Samsung’s present costs stay aggressive in comparison with its rival out of Cupertino. Asking consumers to spend extra for a top quality wearable will not be out of the query. If Samsung introduces vital sufficient enhancements, the brand new sequence might warrant a dearer invoice.

Battery life is the crux of many wearables and the Galaxy Watch sequence is not any exception. Positive, we’ve seen incremental upgrades from sequence to sequence, however no firm ought to be aiming for a “most improved” award to repair this legacy Galaxy Watch downside. Plus, on the Galaxy Watch 5 Samsung introduced higher specs to bigger fashions however left small case sizes wanting.

Fitbit’s smartwatches tout almost weeklong battery life, as does Garmin’s Venu 2 Plus. What’s extra, Apple Watches now provide low energy mode, closing the hole and the small lead Samsung has over our prime choose for iOS customers. If different firms add extra comfort to their gadgets by minimizing charging woes, Samsung must sustain. With that in thoughts, we wouldn’t complain about even sooner charging as nicely.

When Samsung dropped the Basic mannequin of the 4 sequence in favor of an elevated Professional mannequin, we rejoiced. From the premium construct to the added navigation instruments, the Galaxy Watch 5 Professional introduced one thing new to the desk. It felt as if the corporate is likely to be switching gears in direction of a extra fitness-focused wearable for outside adventuring.

However the Professional mannequin additionally got here at a price. Saying goodbye to the Basic additionally meant a regrettable farewell to many customers’ favourite design characteristic: a rotating bezel. We’re hoping Samsung brings extra fascinating design modifications to the subsequent lineup, mixes it up with extra colours, and most significantly, presents a mannequin that places the beloved bezel again on our wrists.

For anybody desirous about a Galaxy Watch, the previous two years have been a good time to be a Samsung telephone consumer. Regardless of our finger-crossing, the Galaxy Watch 5 sequence launched with the identical well being monitoring limitations because the 4 sequence when it comes to compatibility. Solely choose customers can entry the electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood stress monitoring. Each of those instruments require the Samsung Galaxy-only Well being Monitor app. In different phrases, they’re solely usable when paired with a Samsung telephone.

We’d like to see the subsequent era break down the barn door and let extra customers entry the total characteristic set. Limiting key instruments to pick out customers makes the sequence a tough promote to anybody on the outs. That is very true when competitors within the wearables market continues to warmth up.

Lastly, we’d wish to see Samsung leverage its temperature sensor for extra than simply sleep monitoring. Extra particularly, we’ve seen different firms put the same sensor to good use for girls’s well being monitoring and would like to see the Galaxy Watch 6 observe swimsuit. Cycle monitoring is a fancy and, sadly, underdeveloped alternative on many wearables. If Samsung brings extra insights and instruments to the Samsung Well being app, it may make the lineup immensely extra helpful to those that menstruate.

That’s every little thing we wish to see from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. Which options do you hope for many? Tell us by voting within the ballot under.