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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE vs Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Product A: Samsung
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Product B: Samsung
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- 17 known for one only
- 52 the same
- 41 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGalaxy Watch FE: 40.4 × 39.3 mm
- BGalaxy Watch6 Classic: 42.5 × 42.5 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight (case only)
A26.6g
B52g
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 10 differ
Series
Model numbers
SM-R950, SM-R955U, SM-R955F, SM-R960, SM-R965U, SM-R965F2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Dutch user manual Rev 1.0 (08/2023) covers SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F, SM-R950, SM-R955F, SM-R960 and SM-R965F. Layout figures: SM-R950 and SM-R960 have a GPS antenna. SM-R955F and SM-R965F have an LTE/GPS antenna. The US LTE models SM-R955U and SM-R965U come from the Samsung US price sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/08142024/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_July_2024.pdfRead 23 October 2026Samsung US wearables MSRP price file, July 2024: SM-R950NZKAXAA and SM-R950NZSAXAA (Classic BT 43 mm), SM-R955UZKAXAA and SM-R955UZSAXAA (LTE 43 mm), SM-R960NZKAXAA and SM-R960NZSAXAA (BT 47 mm), SM-R965UZKAXAA and SM-R965UZSAXAA (LTE 47 mm). The EU models SM-R955F and SM-R965F come from the manual. The suffix after the model number is the colour and market.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
887276760261, 887276760254, 887276760247, 887276760292, 887276760223, 887276760230, 887276760186, 8872767601796Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/08142024/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_July_2024.pdfRead 23 October 2026Price file UPCs: SM-R950 Black 887276760261, Silver 887276760254. SM-R955U Black 887276760247, Silver 887276760292. SM-R960 Black 887276760223, Silver 887276760230. SM-R965U Black 887276760186, Silver 887276760179. Abt lists 887276760223 for SM-R960NZKAXAA.17Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-47mm-in-Black-SMR960NZKAXAA/p/193592.htmlRead 23 October 2026Abt lists SM-R960NZKAXAA with UPC 887276760223 and says the item is no longer available.
Announced
Status
Not available
Available5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Samsung US no longer sells the Watch6 Classic and lists it under Previous Products. Best Buy still sells new units, so the status is available.15Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-stainless-steel-smartwatch-47mm-bt-silver-2023/J3ZYG29HY3Read 23 October 2026Best Buy sells the 47 mm BT Silver (SM-R960NZSAXAA) new with an Add to Cart button at 449.98 USD on the access date. That is a current price, not the launch price.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic20Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Watch8 Classic the direct successor to the Watch6 Classic and says there was no Classic with the Watch7.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€41913Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 23 October 2026TechRadar Germany after Unpacked: Watch6 Classic 43 mm Bluetooth 419 euro, 47 mm 30 euro more (449). LTE 43 mm 469 euro and 47 mm 499 euro. German prices include VAT.14Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-kombiniert-Blutdruckmessung-und-EKG-mit-20-groesserem-Display-und-Classic-Modell.735256.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck Germany list prices at the launch: Watch6 Classic 43 mm Wi-Fi 419 euro, 47 mm Wi-Fi 449 euro, 43 mm LTE 469 euro, 47 mm LTE 499 euro. Agrees with TechRadar Germany.
Markets
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US, DE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Prices are published for the US. German prices are in the TechRadar Germany and Notebookcheck Germany sources.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026The German Samsung shop listed the Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47 mm Bluetooth in October 2023. It is archived.17Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-47mm-in-Black-SMR960NZKAXAA/p/193592.htmlRead 23 October 2026Abt lists the model for the US market.
Colours
Black, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Galaxy Watch6 Classic comes in Black and Silver.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page: 47 mm and 43 mm each in Black and Silver.
Segment
OS updates promised
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Security updates until
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Case
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Case size
43, 47mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Samsung sizes: Small 43 mm and Large 47 mm.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: Größe 47 mm and 43 mm.
Case shape
Round1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Maker text: the signature circle frame.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Body: 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm with a stainless steel frame. Samsung calls it the circle frame.
Case material
Stainless steel3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: Stainless Steel.12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Case and features: stainless steel casing with a glossy and brushed finish.
Case material (as published)
Stainless Steel3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Samsung US page, It's time to find your Watch: Material Stainless Steel.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Samsung Germany page, comparison table: Material Edelstahl (stainless steel).
Back
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Case dimensions
Height39.3Width40.4Thickness9.8mm(1.5 × 1.6 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Body Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8. The global release footnote says measured without health sensors.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm, footnote 18 measured without health sensors.
Height42.5Width42.5Thickness10.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications: 47 mm 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm and 43 mm 42.5 x 42.5 x 10.9 mm. Footnote 28: dimensions measured without health sensors. The square-looking size is a round case, so height and width are the diameter.
Weight (case only)
26.6g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Body Weight 26.6 g. The global release footnote says measured without band. The US launch release table lists 25.9 g, which the global release and Samsung spec pages contradict.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 26.6g, footnote 19 measured without band.
52g(1.8 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications: 47 mm 59.0 g, 43 mm 52.0 g. Footnote 29: weight measured without band. Base is the 43 mm model.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: weight 59.0 g (47 mm) and 52.0 g (43 mm).4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: Gewicht 59,0 g (47 mm) and 52,0 g (43 mm).9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: 59 grams, the heaviest Galaxy Watch ever, for the 47 mm model.
Weight with strap
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Durability
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Water resistance
5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. Footnote 34 describes IP68 only. The ATM test is in the manual.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notices, printed page 135: 5ATM rating for water resistance.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: Haltbarkeit 5 ATM+IP68 / MIL-STD-810H.
Water resistance standard
ISO 22810:20102Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notices, printed page 135: 5ATM rating tested 10 minutes in fresh water at 50 m under ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 tested 30 minutes at 1.5 m and IP6X dust under IEC 60529. Not for snorkelling, diving or water sports.15Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-stainless-steel-smartwatch-47mm-bt-silver-2023/J3ZYG29HY3Read 23 October 2026Samsung's answer in the Q&A: 5ATM water resistance means submersion up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not for scuba diving.
Dust and water rating
IP682Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table lists IP68. Footnote 23: IP68 against dust and fresh water to a maximum of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. The user guide words it as IPX8 and IP6X.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026The guide states IPX8 and IP6X. The release table states IP68, which is the stored value.
IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 5ATM + IP68. Footnote 34: IP68 water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notices: IPX8 and IP6X, which together are IP68.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: durability IP68.
Dive rating
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Max dive depth
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MIL-STD-810
Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs durability: MIL-STD-810H. The maker states conformity, which is not a guarantee against all tests. No test list is published.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: MIL-STD-810H.
MIL-STD-810 tests
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Operating temperature
Display
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Display type
OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Super AMOLED.
Display type (as published)
Screen size
1.3in(3.3 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 47 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm) 480x480 and 43 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm) 432x432.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: screen size 37.3 mm for 47 mm and 33.3 mm for 43 mm.
Resolution
396 × 396px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: 396 x 396. Colour depth 16M.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 396x396.
Pixel density
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Display area
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Touchscreen
Max refresh rate
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Min refresh rate
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Peak brightness
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2,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release text: a more vibrant, higher resolution display boasts a peak brightness of 2,000 nits (Galaxy Watch6 series). Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Samsung's US Watch8 Classic comparison states up to 2000 nits in the Watch6 Classic column.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column: Display Brightness up to 2000 nits.
Minimum brightness
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Always-on display
Display cover
Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: Display Sapphire Crystal.
Display cover (as published)
Platform
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Platform
Wear OS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: OS Wear OS Powered by Samsung.
OS at launch
Software
Latest OS
Works with
Phone requirement
Android 11.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory. The phone needs Google Mobile Services. Not compatible with Android Go edition.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Android 11.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory. Footnote 21: works with phones running the latest Android, excluding Go edition and phones without Google Play Store. Footnote 24: activation needs a phone that supports Google Mobile Services.
Launch: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory, and a phone with Google Mobile Services. Samsung Health app 6.22 or later for the launch health features.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs compatibility: Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of memory, and footnote 35: a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services. Footnote 1: the launch health features need Samsung Health 6.22 or later.
App store
Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: new apps from Google Calendar and Gmail, exclusive to Wear OS, plus WhatsApp, Peloton and MyFitnessPal.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Play Store section: install and manage apps from the Play Store.
Voice assistants
Bixby2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Footnote 21 describes Wear OS Powered by Samsung. The user guide names Bixby as the voice assistant on the Home button.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Press and hold the Home button to start Bixby.
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ASamsung Galaxy Watch FE
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A55 | 1.18 |
Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: dual-core 1.18 GHz Cortex-A55. Matches the Samsung release spec table of 1.18GHz dual core.9Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU running at up to 1.18GHz. The page says it is no longer available as of 31 July 2025.
BSamsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A55 | 1.4 |
Max CPU clock
1.18GHz
1.4GHz
GPU
Low-power coprocessor
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Memory
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RAM
Storage
16GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.15Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-stainless-steel-smartwatch-47mm-bt-silver-2023/J3ZYG29HY3Read 23 October 2026Specifications: built-in storage 16 gigabytes.
Health sensors
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Heart rate sensor
Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor. The global release names them the Samsung BioActive Sensor.
ECG capability
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page text: if irregularities are detected the watch prompts a detailed ECG examination. Electrical Heart Sensor is listed. Availability of ECG varies by country.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: users can monitor ECG. ECG is only available in select markets.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor section: Starting to measure ECG.
Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: existing electrocardiogram monitoring. The ECG app is not for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 (footnote 9).2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor: measure ECG in an ambient temperature between 12 and 40 C.
Blood oxygen sensing
Skin temperature sensing
Blood pressure feature
Calibrated with a cuff2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: Blood Pressure feature only in select markets. Calibrate every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. It cannot diagnose hypertension. The US launch release does not name blood pressure.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor section: calibrate and measure blood pressure. The guide names a blood pressure manometer for calibration.
Calibrated with a cuff2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor: blood pressure needs a cuff calibration and a new one every 28 days. ECG is in the same app.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Body: blood pressure monitor. ECG certified.
Body composition sensor
Skin conductance (EDA)
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Medical clearances
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Motion and environment sensors
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Accelerometer
Accelerometer range
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Gyroscope
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Geomagnetic Sensor and, for the Classic, a 3D Hall sensor. The manual has a Compass app.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Compass app: use the watch as a compass, with calibration by waving the wrist.
Ambient light sensor
Depth gauge
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Depth gauge range
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Water temperature sensor
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Health and fitness
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Health features
Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, Body composition1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: heart rate alerts for a heart rate that is too high or too low, an ECG prompt on irregularities, and body composition. Footnote: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification availability varies by country.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: HR Alert, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification in select markets, ECG and blood pressure in select markets, sleep features with sleep coaching, and Body Composition. All are general wellness features. Availability varies by market.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Sleep: four stages Awake, REM, Light and Deep. Also Stress, Cycle tracking, Heart rate alert and Body composition sections.
Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification checks for AFib in the background, Sleep Score and Sleep Coaching with sleep patterns, Body Composition and temperature-based cycle tracking. The ECG app and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification are for adults 22 and older. Personalized Heart Rate Zone, Track Run and Custom Workout have no matching option and are not stored.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Manual contents: heart rate with high and low heart rate settings, sleep with four stages (Awake, REM, Light, Deep), snore detection, skin temperature during sleep, stress, body composition, cycle tracking with skin temperature and blood oxygen.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page text: Advanced Sleep Coaching with snore detection and sleep stages, skin temperature readings measured while sleeping to track the monthly period, ovulation cycle and fertility windows, heart monitoring that scans for irregular rhythm, Body Composition. Samsung Health Monitor features need a Samsung Galaxy phone.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column, Health rows listed as available: Energy Score, Sleep Apnea, Bedtime Guidance, Personalized Heart Rate Zone, ECG, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, Body Composition, Cycle Tracking. Not available: High Stress Alert, Running Coach, Functional Threshold Power, AGEs Index, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index. Energy Score is stored as readiness_score. Sleep apnea and Energy Score arrived with later software and need an eligible country and Samsung phone.
Fitness features
Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: the watch automatically recognizes and logs running, walking and biking. Footnote: auto detect is available for certain workouts.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Exercise lists Pool swim and Open water swim. Auto detect workouts records exercise type, duration and calories automatically.
Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Route navigation, Turn-by-turn navigation2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Training section: Swimming and Swimming (outdoor) workouts with pool length, repetitive exercises such as squats and weightlifting counted with beeps, automatic workout detection and heart rate zone guide. No interval workout screen is described.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page text: automatically tracks popular activities, like running and swimming, and lets you manually track over 90 additional exercises.12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026GPS and navigation: training routes can be imported and exported in GPX format and the watch completes imported routes per sport (route_navigation). Navigation apps such as Google Maps from the Play Store show the route on a map and with directional arrows, also without the phone on the LTE unit (turn_by_turn_navigation). There is no return path navigation, so trackback is not stored.
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Dive modes
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External sensors
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Safety
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Fall detection
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: Fall Detection sends an SOS when it detects a fall. Footnote: the Detect falls feature must be enabled in the Galaxy Wearable app.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Requesting an SOS when you are hurt from a fall: Hard fall detection is switched on in the Galaxy Wearable app.
Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: Fall Detection can gauge a fall, even while sleeping, and alerts an emergency contact.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sending an SOS when injured by a fall: the watch detects a hard fall and sends an SOS to emergency contacts.
Car crash detection
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Emergency SOS
Yes2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sending an SOS: press-based SOS shares location with emergency contacts. The LTE model also places an emergency call.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column: Safety and Emergency SOS / Fall detection.
Emergency siren
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Live location sharing
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Dedicated LED flashlight
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Positioning
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo. Signal bands are not published.
GPS (L1), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs connectivity: GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo. The single L1 band is in the Samsung US Watch8 Classic comparison.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS.
Dual-band GNSS
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Offline maps
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP profiles. The US launch release table lists 5.0, which the global release, the Samsung spec pages and the Bluetooth SIG listing contradict.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3.5Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-watch-fe-bluetooth-sigRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth SIG listing reported on 4 June 2024: Bluetooth 5.3.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Cellular
Network
4G bands
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5G bands
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NFC
Contactless payments
Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: supports Samsung Wallet for payments. Availability varies by market and paired phone.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay: register cards to make payments. Region and phone restrictions apply.
Payment services
Ultra-wideband
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Satellite
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ANT+
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Audio
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Speaker
Calls on the watch
Cellular or phone2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models. The Bluetooth model makes calls through the paired phone with the HFP profile on the India page.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Phone app: make and receive calls on the watch.
Music on the watch
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Audio Playing Format MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, with 16 GB of storage. The user guide describes managing audio files saved on the watch.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Music app and Managing audio files saved on your Watch.
Controls
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Buttons
Named operating buttons
Home button, Back button4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout: Home button (Power button) and Back button.
Home button, Back button2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Buttons table names the Home button and the Back button.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: the top red-accented button goes to the home screen and the bottom is the back button.
Crown
Rotating bezel
Physical2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout figure labels the Ring on the Classic. The Operating the screen section describes rotating the ring to scroll and to wake the screen on the Classic.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page text: rotating bezel that you can turn to easily access apps, stats and more.
Gestures
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Battery capacity
247mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Battery capacity 247 mAh typical, not removable.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 247mAh (typical).
300mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 47 mm 425 mAh and 43 mm 300 mAh. Samsung does not say whether this is rated or typical.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: battery 425 mAh (47 mm) and 300 mAh (43 mm).
Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy Watch FE
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
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| Smartwatch | No | 40 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
| Mode | With solar | Hours (h) |
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| Smartwatch | No | 40 |
| Always-on | No | 30 |
Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs, Battery (typical): up to 40 hours with Always On Display off and up to 30 hours with it on. Footnote 30: actual battery life varies. Samsung states one figure for the series, not per size. Not a solar claim.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page text: go for up to 40 hours with a longer-lasting battery. A fast charge restores the battery to 45 percent in 30 minutes (partial charge, not stored).
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
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AOD battery life (up to)
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GPS mode (claimed)
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Solar charging
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Charging method
Proprietary wireless charger2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: WPC-based wireless charging. Not established as generic Qi.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Wireless charger section: the watch has a built-in wireless charging coil. Use the wireless charger supplied with the watch. It cannot be charged properly with some third-party pads when the band is attached.
Proprietary wireless charger1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: WPC-based wireless charging. Footnote 31 names the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900). Stored as proprietary wireless like the other Galaxy Watch files because Qi interoperability is not established by Samsung.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the battery chapter: place the watch on the wireless charger connected to a USB power adapter. The cable end is a Samsung wireless charger.
Charging guidance
Samsung describes WPC-based wireless charging. The user guide says to charge with the supplied wireless charger on a USB power adapter and that some third-party charging pads do not work with the band attached. The adapter rating is not published.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Wireless charging section: connect the wireless charger to the USB power adapter and place the watch on it. Use only the wireless charger supplied with the watch. Some third-party charging pads do not charge the watch with the band attached. No adapter rating is given.
Wireless charging with the supplied charging pad. Samsung tested charge time with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), which is sold separately. The adapter rating does not establish the power the watch accepts.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Footnote 31: Samsung tested charge time with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), sold separately. Charge time varies.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: a third-party Qi charger cannot charge the watch, which supports the proprietary wireless classification.
Max charging power (watch)
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Fast charging
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Quick charge claim
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Full charge time (claimed)
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Measured
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Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
ASamsung Galaxy Watch FE
| Test | Hours (h) |
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| Mixed use, always-on | 27 |
| Mixed use, always-on display off | 39 |
BSamsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic
| Test | Hours (h) |
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| Mixed use, always-on display off | 48 |
Full charge time (measured)
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Strap
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Lug width
20mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Body: compatible with standard 20mm straps.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: the device uses 20mm standard straps like its recent predecessors. Tiny release buttons make swapping easy.12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Case and features: Samsung equips the watch with 20-millimeter-wide straps and a new quick-release fastener with a central button.
Quick-release strap
Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: new one-click bands let users mix and match watch bands.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: tiny release buttons for easier attaching and detaching.
Strap system
Standard 20 mm straps with Samsung one-click band release8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: compatible with standard 20mm straps. The Mezha review also says any 20 mm strap fits.
Standard 20 mm straps with Samsung's one-click quick-release connector.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: standard 20mm straps with release buttons. The default strap is soft-touch silicone with an outer surface that imitates leather.
Strap material
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Composite leather12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Case and features: the strap material is Hybrid Eco-Leather, split in two parts with a rubber underside and an artificial leather upper side.16Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-case-m-l-black-band-bluetooth-wifi/7559486Read 23 October 2026CDW listing: hybrid eco-leather band.
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Strap sizes
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Regulatory
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FCC ID
A3LSMR950, A3LSMR96018Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR960Read 23 October 2026FCC ID A3LSMR960 is a Smart wearable by Samsung Electronics, granted 2023-06-05, with exhibits named Internal_Photo_SM-R960 and test reports for SM-R960. Its exhibits also include SM-R965U test setup photos and antenna reports. Only the SM-R960 row is set.19Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR950Read 23 October 2026FCC ID A3LSMR950 is a Smart wearable by Samsung Electronics with exhibits named Internal_Photo_SM-R950 and test setup photos for SM-R950. Its exhibits also include SM-R955U(F) test setup photos and antenna reports. Only the SM-R950 row is set.
SAR limb (US)
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SAR limb (EU)
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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Galaxy Watch6 Classic, Hybrid eco-leather band, Wireless charging pad with USB-C cable, User manuals11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601.phpRead 23 October 2026Box contents: just the user manuals and the charging pad with a cable attached. The cable is USB-C instead of USB-A. There is no dedicated charger in the box.16Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-case-m-l-black-band-bluetooth-wifi/7559486Read 23 October 2026CDW lists the watch with its hybrid eco-leather band (M/L).
Power adapter in box
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No1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Footnote 31: the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800) is sold separately.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: no dedicated charger in the box, any USB-C wall charger works.
Links
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Product page
www.samsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkains1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Samsung India product page for the Bluetooth 40 mm model. The page lists Launch date 26 September 2024 for India.
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Spec sheet
www.samsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkains1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026
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Manual
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026User guide SM-R861, English (CA), 06/2024, Rev. 1.0 on Samsung Download Center.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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