Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Watch FE (Fan Edition), marking its first foray into FE-branded smartwatches. Here's a detailed look at the device's specifications, features, and pricing.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Specifications and Features
The Galaxy Watch FE sports a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 396 x 396 pixels, protected by sapphire glass. It is available exclusively in a 40mm size and features an aluminum case.
Under the hood, the Watch FE is driven by the Exynos W920 SoC, coupled with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, and is powered by a 247 mAh battery. It operates on Wear OS, enhanced with Samsung’s One UI 5 Watch overlay.
Connectivity and Durability
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy Watch FE includes Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, NFC, and multiple satellite systems like GPS, Glonass, Beidou, and Galileo. The watch is designed for durability, boasting an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, a 5ATM rating for diving, and MIL-STD-810H certification.
The Galaxy Watch FE is equipped to track over 100 different workouts. It offers advanced running analysis, customized heart rate zones, and body composition analysis. Sleep tracking features include monitoring sleep patterns, sleep coaching, and creating a sleep-friendly environment. For heart health, it supports HR Alert for abnormal heart rates, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) for atrial fibrillation detection, blood pressure monitoring, and ECG. Additional sensors include an accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, and light sensor.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Price
In summary, the Galaxy Watch FE is a refined version of the Galaxy Watch 4, originally released in 2021. Priced at $199, it will be available for purchase starting June 24. The watch will come in colors such as black, pink, gold, and silver, along with new watch bands featuring blue and orange stitching. An LTE variant is slated for release in October at a price of $249.99.