Performance and Software

Powered by the Exynos W1000 (5-core, 3nm) with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, the Galaxy Watch7 runs Wear OS 5 with One UI Watch 6. It supports Samsung Health, Galaxy AI (Energy Score, Wellness Tips), Bixby, and Google Play apps. It’s significantly faster than the Galaxy Watch 6’s Exynos W930, with smoother app performance. Users praise its speed and AI features but note battery drain with heavy AI use.

• Exynos W1000, 5-core, 3nm
• 2GB RAM, 32GB storage
• Wear OS 5, One UI Watch 6
• Samsung Health, Galaxy AI, Bixby, Google Play
• Faster than Galaxy Watch 6

The Exynos W1000 delivers robust performance for fitness tracking, AI features, and apps, with Wear OS 5 offering a rich ecosystem over Tizen-based predecessors.

Sensors and Health

The Galaxy Watch7 includes a BioActive Sensor (heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen), BIA (body composition), temperature sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, ambient light, and compass. It supports ECG, blood oxygen, sleep tracking with FDA-approved sleep apnea detection, stress monitoring, cycle tracking, and Galaxy AI Energy Score. Some features require a Samsung phone. Users value its comprehensive health tracking but note region-limited ECG and blood pressure.

• Heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen, body composition
• Sleep tracking, sleep apnea, cycle tracking
• Temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer
• Ambient light, compass
• Region-limited ECG, blood pressure

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy Watch7 offers ~24–36 hours of battery life with a 300mAh (40mm) or 425mAh (44mm) battery. It supports 10W wireless charging (0–100% in ~1.5 hours) via a magnetic charger. Real-world use yields ~24 hours with always-on display and heavy tracking, disappointing some users compared to the Galaxy Watch 6. Power-saving mode disables health features.

• 300mAh (40mm), 425mAh (44mm)
• ~24–36h (normal), ~18–24h (always-on)
• Charging: 0–100% in ~1.5h
• 10W magnetic charger
• Faster charging than Galaxy Watch 6

Connectivity

The Galaxy Watch7 specs include Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, dual-band GPS (L1+L5), NFC, and LTE (cellular models, $349.99+). It may offer OTT (a new mobile device-to-device) and voice calls via the speaker and microphones from the user and Bixby, as well as Google Assistant on the smartwatch. Connectivity is way better than before because of dual-band GPS. The product’s GPS function is applauded for its accuracy; however, users complain about the battery being sapped by LTE.

• Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
• Dual-band GPS, LTE (cellular models)
• NFC, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
• Microphone, speaker playback
• Improved GPS over Galaxy Watch 6

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy Watch7 was premiered at a price of $299.99 (40mm, Bluetooth, aluminum) and $329.99 (44mm). It officially hit the market on July 24, 2024, via Samsung, telecommunication companies, and retail shops. Buyers can acquire the LTE version by adding $50 to the original amount. The other three colors are Green, Cream, Silver, and there are frequent discounts available to ~$239 price. People can easily notice that this is the top choice for Android users but a few battery life comments are giving room for improvement.