Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Tipped to Feature Bigger Display Than Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to feature a 1.47-inch display.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 4 April 2023 19:10 IST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Tipped to Feature Bigger Display Than Galaxy Watch 5

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 was launched in August last year

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 could go official in August
Company hasn't shared launch details of Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 yet
44mm variant of Galaxy Watch 5 sports a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is expected to be unveiled in the second half of this year. Samsung is yet to confirm any details about the flagship wearable, but ahead of it, a reliable tipster has suggested its display details. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to feature a 1.47-inch screen. It is said to offer improved resolution and screen proportion. By the way, the screen size is slightly higher than what we saw last year on the Galaxy Watch 5. The 40mm variant of Galaxy Watch 6 is tipped to come with a 300mAh battery, while the 44mm model could sport a 425mAh battery.

Tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) recently tweeted about the display specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. According to the tipster, the upcoming wearable will feature a large display than the Galaxy Watch 5. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is said to sport a 1.47-inch screen and the display could offer improved resolution and screen proportion.

The 44mm variant of Galaxy Watch 5 sports a 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 450x450 pixels resolution. The smaller 40mm variant has a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 396x396 pixels resolution.

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Past leaks have suggested a curved glass design for the Galaxy Watch 6. The 40mm variant is said to feature a 300mAh battery, while the 44mm variant is said to carry a battery capacity of 425mAh.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series was launched during the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event in August last year with a starting price tag of Rs. 27,999

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The Galaxy Watch 5 features a BioActive sensor, and temperature sensor and offers ECG and blood pressure monitoring. It runs on Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5 and features always-on display (AOD). It is powered by the dual-core Exynos W920 SoC, coupled with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The wearable has an IP68 rating for dust and water (5 ATM) resistance. The Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) is backed by a 410mAh battery, while the 40mm model packs a 284mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Good design, comfortable to wear
Excellent screen
Good software and apps
Very good features and performance
Accurate health and fitness tracking

Bad
iPhone not supported, unlike other Wear OS devices
A bit tricky to get blood oxygen readings

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) review

Display Size 44mm

Compatible OS Android

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type Super AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display Size 40mm

Compatible OS Android

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type Super AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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