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Samsung's Fan Edition (FE) range of devices offers cheaper versions of its flagship models. These have so far been limited to the Galaxy S range of smartphones and tablets, but new rumors suggest the Korean giant is about to introduce a budget-friendly version of its smartwatch range.
Whether it is an FE model or a cheaper Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch from 2024 is not yet clear, but it does seem like a new one is on the way.
So, what can you expect from the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE or Galaxy Watch 4 (2024) smartwatch and when can you get one on your wrist? This is all we know so far.
When will the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE be released?
There's no official word from Samsung on when a cheaper version of its Galaxy Watch will be released. There are a few rumors saying it will arrive in 2024, but no details on which month.
Max Jambor, journalist and Samsung specialist, posted on his Twitter/X account that we would see a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (2024), one of the main sources for the expected release.
There were no more details than that other than responding to a comment saying the FE name would not appear. This would match the naming system of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), which originally launched in 2020 and was refreshed in 2022, as well as the most recent edition.
Samsung normally introduces its new smartwatch models in August, as you can see in this list of previous launch dates:
With this in mind, it seems likely that we'll see the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE (or whatever it's called) in August 2024, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
However, multiple sources (although not Samsung) have confirmed to SamMobile that the summer Unpacked event will take place on July 10. It is held in Paris on the occasion of the Olympic Games of which Samsung is a major sponsor.
This could also mean the release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE, which would further flesh out the FE range.
It's worth noting that SamMobile isn't listing this cheaper Galaxy Watch as an expected device for the July event.
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE cost?
Again, there's no indication of how much the new budget Galaxy Watch will cost, but we can take the prices of the last few generations of watches as a rough guide.
This is how they lined up:
Galaxy Watch 6
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, Bluetooth) – $299.99/£289
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm, LTE) – $349.99/£339
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, Bluetooth) – $329.99/£319
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm, LTE) – $379.99/£369
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm, Bluetooth) – $399.99/£369
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (43mm, LTE) – $449.99/£429
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm, Bluetooth) – $429.99/£399
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic (47mm, LTE) – $479.99 £459
Galaxy Watch 5
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm, Bluetooth): $279.99 / £269
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm, LTE): $329.99 / £319
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm, Bluetooth): $309.99 / £289
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm, LTE): $359.99 / £339
Galaxy Watch 4
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm (Bluetooth only) – $249/£249
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm (4G) – $299/£289
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 44mm (Bluetooth only) – $279/£269
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 44mm (4G) – $329/£309
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm (Bluetooth only) – $349/£349
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 42mm (4G) – $399.99/£389
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm (Bluetooth only) – $379/£369
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm (4G) – $429.99/£409
Obviously the price has to be a little lower than the current model if this is to be a budget version of the FE type. We'd imagine it's priced somewhere between £199/$199 and £249/$249, but we'll have to wait and see.
What new features will there be in the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE?
Details on what features we'll see in the Galaxy Watch FE, or Galaxy Watch 4 (2024) as some are calling it, are quite thin. Here's everything we've gathered so far from the latest leaks and rumors.
Design
One theory that seems popular is that Samsung will simply package its 2021 Galaxy Watch 4 in a more streamlined 2024 offering.
That model had dimensions of 40.4 x 39.3 x 9.8 mm (40 mm variant) or 44.4 x 43.3 x 9.8 mm (44 mm variant) and weighed 26 g (40 mm) or 30g (44mm).
It had two buttons on the edges of the aluminum casing and came with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. At the time, our review praised the 'cutting edge hardware', so if Samsung revives it for the 2024 model, we think customers will like what they find.
Display
Again, using the Galaxy Watch 4 as a base, this would mean two size variants: 40mm and 44mm. The smaller 40mm model comes with a circular 1.2-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of 396×396, while the larger version has a 1.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 450×450.
These were all protected by Gorilla Glass DX+, although we're not sure if lowering these specs could be one of the cuts Samsung is using to reduce the price.
That said, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 both have sapphire crystal displays, so Gorilla Glass DX+ could still appear on the FE/4 (2024) model.
Performance
The Galaxy Watch 4 was powered by an Exynos W920 chipset, with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage on board. These specs were also present on the Galaxy Watch 5, but were only replaced by the new Exynos W930 on the Galaxy Watch 6, along with an upgrade to 2GB of RAM.
It seems sensible for Samsung to plunder its parts and again rely on an older chipset for the FE/4 (2024) model, probably the W930.
Charge battery
The Galaxy Watch 4 had a fairly small 361mAh battery, which was then upgraded to a 410mAh cell in the Watch 5 and a 425mAh cell in the Watch 6. In our review we found that the Watch 4 lasted about two lasted for days on one battery. charging, which is acceptable and easily as good as any Apple Watch equivalent.
Wireless charging was also supported, so Samsung could just revive the whole power part and put it in the Watch FE/4 (2024).
Fitness and tracking
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 came with a comprehensive suite of health tracking features, including monitoring heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, as well as a body composition measurement that attempted to track the fat, muscle and water levels in your system to judge.
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In the Watch 5 and Watch 6, Samsung has introduced a skin temperature sensor, and we think it's unlikely to make it to the FE/4 (2024) model, as it would cost more to implement, and yield less benefit in distinguishing between the premium and budget-friendly options.
Software
All current Samsung Galaxy Watch models now run WearOS 4 and One UI Watch 5. We can't see any reason why the new FE/4 (2024) model would be any different.
Sure, it might not get as many updates as the premium models, but for now it would be up to date and running the latest software.
That's all we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE/4 (2024), but we'll continue to update this article as more details emerge. Until then, you can see which rivals the new model will have to overcome by reading our best smartwatch and best fitness tracker articles.