Release date, rumours, specifications, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Release date, rumours, specifications, and features of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Samsung is expected to announce new smartwatches before the end of the year, and rumours have been swirling about what to expect from the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Galaxy Watch 3.
We covered everything we know about the Galaxy Watch 4 - the successor to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 - in a separate feature, but here we're looking at the more classic model and the Watch 3's successor, which is expected to be called the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
Release date and price
Samsung launched the original Galaxy Watch in August 2018, followed by the Galaxy Watch 3 in 2020, with Samsung omitting the Watch 2 moniker. Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Active in March 2019 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in August 2019.
Samsung is expected to simply call the next generation sportier model the Galaxy Watch 4 this year, omitting the Galaxy Watch Active 3 and completely dropping the Active moniker. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic - widely believed to be the successor to the Galaxy Watch 3 - is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Watch 4, marking the first time the two smartwatch lines will co-launch.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, according to rumour, will take place on 11 August 2021. This is currently unconfirmed, but the majority of leaks now indicate that this is the date, despite the fact that 3 August was also mentioned previously. Rumours have also suggested a 27 August release date.
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is expected to cost between €470 and €500, which translates to approximately £400 to £430 in the United Kingdom and between $560 and $590 in the United States.
Design
Numerous leaks have surfaced regarding the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, including what appear to be official press images and a video showcasing the smartwatch from every angle, leaving little to the imagination.
The Watch 4 Classic is designed similarly to the Galaxy Watch 3, including the rotating bezel that fans have grown to love – though the new model appears to be slimmer.
There appear to be two case colors available: silver and black, with the silver model featuring a white or grey silicone strap and buckle fastening, while the black model features a black strap. The Watch 4 Classic is available in three case sizes: 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm.
The Watch 4 Classic's casing has a square edge, and the function buttons on the right appear to be larger and wider than those on the Galaxy Watch 3.
Additionally, water resistance, MIL-STD 810G durability, and Gorilla Glass 4 display protection are said to be included in the design.
Hardware and features
There haven't been many rumours about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4's hardware and specifications yet, but a heart rate monitor is expected, along with standard Samsung smartwatch features such as built-in GPS.
At the moment, neither the chipset nor the battery capacity of the Galaxy Watch 4 are known – though a rumour suggested we might see a 5nm chip. Given that the Galaxy Watch 3 exceeded our expectations in these areas, we have high hopes for its successor, particularly in terms of battery life.
Other sensors include non-invasive blood glucose monitoring on the Watch 4 Classic. This would be the first smartwatch to do so, and would mark a significant milestone for the industry.
It follows a report from CNET about Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology developing a technique called "Raman spectroscopy" that uses lasers to track glucose levels accurately enough to avoid users pricking their fingers.
As we previously stated, such a move would be a game changer in the space, but we are not convinced it will debut this year, despite progress indicating that the fabled, non-invasive tracking is closer than ever.
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