The Galaxy Watch 7 from Samsung, publicly presented in July 2024, is offered in 40mm and 44mm with the aluminum chassis (Armor Aluminum 2) weighing 28.8g (40mm) and 33.8g (44mm) with a depth of 9.7mm. The said colors are Green, Cream (40mm), and Green, Silver (44mm). It is suitable for 130–200mm wrists and has a digital touch bezel, two side buttons, and 20mm bands. The front of the watch contains a Sapphire Crystal that ensures not only IP68 water and dust resistance of up to 1.5m for 30min but also 10ATM water resistance and MIL-STD-810H compliance. Its lightness and solidity have been much praised, while the power-saving mode has been singled out as the culprit of the battery issue by the users.
Feature | 40mm | 44mm |
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Dimensions | 40.4 x 40.4 x 9.7 mm | 44.4 x 44.4 x 9.7 mm |
Weight | 28.8g | 33.8g |
Materials | Aluminum, Sapphire Crystal | |
Colors | Green, Cream | Green, Silver |
Water/Dust Resistance | IP68, 10ATM (up to 1.5m for 30min) | |
Ports | None (wireless charging) | |
Buttons | Touch Bezel, Two Side Buttons |
The Galaxy Watch7 features a Super AMOLED display with 480 x 480 pixels (40mm, 1.3 inches; 44mm, 1.5 inches), both at ~327 PPI. It offers up to 2000 nits brightness with always-on functionality. The display is sharper and brighter than the Galaxy Watch 6, protected by Sapphire Crystal. Users find it vibrant and readable outdoors but note bezels remain noticeable.
Specification | 40mm | 44mm |
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Size | 1.3 inches | 1.5 inches |
Type | Super AMOLED | |
Resolution | 480 x 480, ~327 PPI | 480 x 480, ~327 PPI |
Brightness | Up to 2000 nits | |
Features | Always-on | |
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | |
Protection | Sapphire Crystal |
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.
Test | Galaxy Watch7 Score (est.) |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | ~600 |
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | ~1200 |
Graphics Score | ~5000 |
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.
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.
Sensor | Specifications |
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Health | Heart Rate, ECG, Blood Oxygen, Body Composition, Temperature |
Motion | Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Environmental | Barometer, Ambient Light, Compass |
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.
Model | Battery Life (Normal) | Real-World Test |
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Galaxy Watch7 (40mm/44mm) | 24–36h | 18–24h |
Galaxy Watch6 (40mm/44mm) | 30–40h | 24–30h |
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.
Feature | Details |
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Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4GHz/5GHz) |
Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Cellular | LTE |
GPS | Dual-band GPS (L1+L5) |
Other | NFC, Samsung Pay, Google Pay |
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.
Configuration | Price (USD) | Monthly (24 mo) |
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40mm (Bluetooth, Aluminum) | $299.99 | $12.50 |
44mm (Bluetooth, Aluminum) | $329.99 | $13.75 |
40mm (LTE, Aluminum) | $349.99 | $14.58 |
44mm (LTE, Aluminum) | $379.99 | $15.83 |