Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

Overview

The Galaxy Watch FE is Samsung's budget Wear OS smartwatch that repackages the 2021 Galaxy Watch 4 internals in a modern design. It features Samsung's BioActive sensor for health tracking, a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with sapphire crystal glass, and Wear OS 5 with One UI 6 Watch. Available in a single 40mm size at $199.99.

Key Features

Samsung BioActive Sensor (HR, ECG, BIA)

1.2" Super AMOLED with Sapphire Crystal

Wear OS 5 / One UI 6 Watch

IP68 + 5ATM Water Resistance

NFC for Samsung Pay / Google Wallet

GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE launched in June 2024 as Samsung's budget entry into the smartwatch market. Despite the modern design and updated software, it uses the same Exynos W920 processor and 247mAh battery from the 2021 Galaxy Watch 4, resulting in poor battery life and noticeable performance lag. The watch offers solid health tracking through Samsung's BioActive sensor but struggles to justify its $199.99 price when the Galaxy Watch 6 is frequently available for similar prices or less.

Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity	247 mAh
Battery Life	Up to 30 hours (typical ~22-24 hours)
Charging	5W Magnetic

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.3
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4+5GHz)
NFC	Yes
GPS	GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
LTE	Optional ($249.99)

Display

Display Size	1.2 inches
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Resolution	396 x 396 pixels
Pixel Density	330 PPI
Display Protection	Sapphire Crystal

Physical

Case Size	40 mm
Dimensions	39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8 mm
Weight	26.6 g
Case Material	Aluminum
Water Resistance	5ATM + IP68
Durability	MIL-STD-810H

Sensors

Health Sensor	Samsung BioActive (Optical HR + Electrical HR + BIA)
ECG	Yes
Blood Pressure	Yes (Samsung phones only)
SpO2	Yes
Body Composition	Yes (BIA)
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes

Software

Operating System	Wear OS 5 / One UI 6 Watch
Processor	Samsung Exynos W920 (5nm, dual-core)
RAM	1.5 GB
Storage	16 GB
Software Support	4 OS updates + 5 years security