Samsung launches the new Galaxy Watch 4, see what's new
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Watch 4 series, which was announced alongside the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 foldable phones.
This new Galaxy Watch features a 5nm processor and a thinner, more lightweight design than previous Galaxy Watch versions.
“We have seen an incredible amount of growth for the Galaxy Watch series as consumers have discovered the health benefits and convenience of wearables,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.
“We understand the path to wellness is different for everyone, so we built a robust suite of health and wellness features to give people a deeper and more helpful understanding of their overall fitness.”
The watch includes Samsung’s new three-in-one BioActive sensor, which includes an Optical Heart Rate Sensor (PPG), Electrical Heart Sensor (ECG), and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor (BIA).
The BIA newly added BIA feature enables the watches to take body composition measurements, such as body fat percentage and according to Samsung, it can capture this data with up to 98% accuracy.
These smartwatches come packed with an array of wellness features to track your daily activities and stay motivated to be your best. Choose from a wide range of guided workouts, enjoy Group Challenges with your friends and family, or set up a home gym by connecting your Galaxy Watch4 to your compatible Samsung Smart TV, where calorie counts and heart rate metrics appear on screen for easier tracking.
Other features, such as sleep monitoring and blood oxygen monitoring have also been improved.
In terms of battery life, the Watch 4 provides up to 40 hours and it has quick charging capabilities that will allow for 10 hours of battery life with 30 minutes of charging, according to Samsung.
It takes about two hours to fully recharge the device.
Samsung says that OneUI Watch software will also provide a more seamless experience between your smartphone and Galaxy Watch 4.
This also includes cross-device features, allowing accessories like Galaxy Buds to work more easily with your watch. This includes controlling your buds with your watch, but also making switching audio output between your buds and smartphone easier.
Select models will also support eSIM technology.
The Watch 4 will come in 40mm and 44mm versions. The price will start at R4 999 for the Bluetooth version, while LTE (eSIM) models will start from R6 499.
Colour choices include Black, Silver, and Pink Gold for the 40mm version; and Black, Silver, and Green for the 44mm version.
Meanwhile, the Watch 4 Classic will start at R6 999 for the Bluetooth version. The LTE model will have a price of R8 499. The Classic is available in 42mm and 46mm variants.
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Written by: Gabriella Steyn.
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