Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra: Samsung's latest secrets finally revealed?

PUBLISHED: JUL 02, 2024, 3:39 PM 

As Samsung prepares to lift the veil on its new connected watches, rumors about their technical characteristics are multiplying. A sign that the Korean giant is about to reveal everything?

It is a highly anticipated event for high-tech enthusiasts. In a few weeks, Samsung should formalize its new range of connected watches, including the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.

However, in recent days, information on the technical specifications of these two models has literally flowed onto the web. Enough to suggest that the Korean manufacturer is about to completely lift the veil on its new products.

But what exactly do these leaks reveal about the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra? And what can we deduce about Samsung's strategy in the smartwatch sector?

These are (probably) the full Galaxy Watch Ultra specs and features

- 47mm case diameter;

- 47.4 x 47.1 x 12.1mm overall dimensions;

- 60.5 grams weight;

- 1.5-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with 480 x 480 pixel resolution and 327 ppi density;

- Titanium body;

- Sapphire crystal screen protection;

- 3nm Exynos W1000 processor;

- 2GB RAM;

- 32GB storage;

- 590mAh battery capacity;

- Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC;

- Standalone 4G LTE connectivity;

- Wear OS with One UI Watch 6.0 software;

- 10 ATM water resistance;

- IP6X dust protection;

- MIL-STD-810H certification;

- Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer;

- Brightness and geomagnetic sensor;

- BioActive sensor, temperature, heart rate monitor;

- Microphone and built-in speaker;

- Titanium gray with orange strap, titanium silver with black strap, titanium white with white strap color options.

Do we know for sure all these details are 100 percent accurate and reliable? Not really. Do they ring true and perfectly line up with previous rumors, as well as our general expectations for Samsung's first direct rugged rival to the Apple Watch Ultra family? Absolutely.

Ever more premium smartwatches?

If we are to believe the latest rumors, Samsung seems to want to continue on the high-end path with its new connected watches.

The Galaxy Watch 7 should therefore feature a 1.5-inch OLED screen, a more efficient heart rate sensor, IP68 certification against water and dust, and many other cutting-edge features.

And these are (most likely) all of the key Galaxy Watch 7 characteristics

- 40 and 44mm case sizes;

- 40.4 x 40.4 x 9.7mm/44.4 x 44.4 x 9.7mm dimensions;

- 28.9/33.8 grams weight;

- Aluminum Armor body;

- Sapphire crystal;

- 1.3-inch Super AMOLED display with 432 x 432 pixel resolution and 330 ppi density (40mm version);

- 1.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 480 x 480 pixel resolution and 327 ppi density (44mm);

- Exynos W1000 processor;

- 2GB RAM;

- 32GB storage;

- 300mAh/425mAh battery;

- Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC;

- Optional 4G LTE connectivity;

- Wear OS with One UI Watch 6.0;

- 5 ATM water resistance;

- IP6X dust protection;

- MIL-STD-810H certification;

- Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer;

- Brightness and geomagnetic sensor;

- BioActive sensor, temperature, heart rate monitor;

- Microphone and built-in speaker;

- Green and cream colors (40mm), green and silver colors (44mm).

Unlike the one and only Galaxy Watch Ultra variant with a single extra-large case size and built-in cellular support as standard, the non-Ultra Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to come in two different sizes, each one with two different connectivity options.

As for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, it would take the concept of a premium smartwatch even further, including a titanium case, a 2-inch curved screen and advanced sensors for health and fitness tracking.

A positioning clearly aimed at the most demanding and sporty users.

A double-edged strategy for Samsung?

But this focus on the high end is not without risk for Samsung. By focusing on ever more expensive connected watches, the Korean giant could indeed distance itself from part of its traditional audience, which is more sensitive to value for money.

Conversely, by constantly pushing the technological limits, Samsung undoubtedly hopes to differentiate itself sustainably from the competition and establish itself as the essential reference in the premium smartwatch market.

A risky but ambitious strategy, which Samsung's next announcements will undoubtedly further clarify.