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General

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Series

Galaxy Watch1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Product name Galaxy Watch FE in the Samsung Galaxy Watch line.

Galaxy Watch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-R861, SM-R8665Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-watch-fe-bluetooth-sigRead 13 October 2026The listing names SM-R861, SM-R866F, SM-R866N and SM-R866U. SM-R866F is the international LTE model, SM-R866N is for South Korea and SM-R866U is for the US. SM-R866 is stored for the LTE family.

SM-L500, SM-L505F7Maker product pagesamsung.com/jp/support/mobile-devices/how-to-check-the-online-manual-of-open-productsRead 5 October 2026Watch table explicitly maps SM-L320/SM-L325F to 40 mm, SM-L330/SM-L335F to 44 mm, SM-L500/SM-L505F to 46 mm Classic. No regional network bands are transferred.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

13 June 20242Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Samsung Global Newsroom release of 13 June 2024.

9 July 20251Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 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.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.996Press articletomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-feRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth model $199.99 from 24 June 2024. LTE model $249.99, arriving later in the year. Android Central reports the same prices. US prices exclude sales tax.

$499.995Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Starting Bluetooth US MSRP, 349.99 regular or 499.99 Classic. LTE starter prices apply to US hardware and are not copied into international F variants.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2197Press articlegiga.de/news/samsung-lueftet-das-geheimnis-neue-galaxy-watch-ist-offiziellRead 13 October 2026Launch article of 14 June 2024: Bluetooth 219 EUR and Bluetooth + LTE 269 EUR. German consumer prices with VAT.

€5296Press releasenews.samsung.com/at/samsung-galaxy-watch8-serie-ultra-komfort-vom-schlaf-bis-zum-workoutRead 5 October 2026Austrian starting launch MSRP including VAT, 379 regular or 529 Classic. Only the base Bluetooth row repeats this price. Other editions have no unverified price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Pink Gold, Silver2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Black, Pink Gold and Silver. Colour availability varies by market.

Black, White1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Presented as a new addition to the Samsung smartwatch lineup.

Smartwatch2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker page identifies the Galaxy Watch8 smartwatch family and its Wear OS smart functions.

OS updates promisediYears of explicitly promised OS updates. A security-only support period does not establish an OS-upgrade promise.

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Security updates untiliExact end date published for security-update support of this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years. A security-only period does not promise OS upgrades.

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Case

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Case sizeiMarketed case-size options. The marketed size can differ from physical case height, such as ceramic editions. Base dimensions describe the smallest base-material case.

40mm2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Available in a size of 40 mm.

46mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Case shape

Round1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Round case and round 396 x 396 display on the product images and user guide.

Other2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Maker describes cushion-shaped case. The circular display is not used as proof of a circular housing.

Case materialiMaterial of the housing body, not just the bezel. Use Mixed when the maker describes a mixture of housing/frame materials. Read the published-material field for the parts and proportions.

Aluminium2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Aluminum case.

Stainless steel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

Case material (as published)

Aluminum case2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Aluminum case. Retailers call it Armor Aluminum, which Samsung does not state here.

Stainless Steel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Classic case stainless steel. Regular case Armor Aluminum.

BackiMaterial of the back of the smallest base-material case. Other materials or regional editions can differ. See source notes.

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Case dimensionsiPhysical case height, width and thickness. The source note states exclusions such as the heart-rate sensor protrusion.

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.

Height46Width46.4Thickness10.6mm(1.8 × 1.8 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table dimensions exclude health-sensor protrusion. The 46 mm Classic is the only case size.

Weight (case only)iWatch body without a strap. An unqualified published weight must not be assumed to exclude the strap.

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.

63.5g(2.2 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table footnote 13 explicitly excludes the band.

Weight with strapiWatch with the stated strap attached. Strap material and case size belong in the source note. Reviewer measurements belong in measured fields.

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Durability

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Water resistanceiStatic water-pressure rating in atmospheres. It is not a safe swimming or diving depth. Diving limits are listed separately.

5ATM1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Durability 5 ATM.

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance standard

ISO 22810:20104Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Maintaining water and dust resistance: 5ATM tested by submerging in 50 m of fresh water for 10 minutes to meet ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 at 1.5 m for 30 minutes and IP6X under IEC 60529.

ISO 22810:20108Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 149 specifies ISO 22810:2010 static 5 ATM test. Shallow swimming only, no scuba or high-speed water sports.

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/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Dive rating

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Max dive depthiMaker-rated depth for the stated diving use, not a conversion from the water-resistance pressure rating.

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MIL-STD-810iMaker claim that the watch was tested against specified MIL-STD-810 methods. It is not a guarantee for every military-standard test.

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Durability 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. The US launch release table says MIL-STD-810G. Both mean a MIL-STD-810 claim. Samsung publishes no test list.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Maker claims MIL-STD-810H testing. No claim of passing every subsection.

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Operating temperatureiPublished operating range. Source notes identify on-wrist limits and other operating conditions. Storage or charging limits are excluded.

Min0Max35°C4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Health and Safety: the device can be used at an ambient temperature of 0 to 35 C. Storage is -20 to 50 C.

Min0Max35°C8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 150 Recommended operating temperature range explicitly gives 0°C to 35°C. This is the operating range, not storage.

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.

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Super AMOLED.

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Screen sizeiPublished active display diagonal for a rectangular display, or diameter for a round display. Do not calculate it from pixels or display area.

1.2in(3 cm)2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 1.2-inch, 396x396, Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display. The India page lists the main display as 3.04 cm.

1.34in(3.4 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Specification table publishes 1.34 inches for 40 mm regular and 46 mm Classic, 1.47 inches for 44 mm regular. Rounded retail listings of 1.3 or 1.5 are not substituted.

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.

438 × 438px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Pixel densityiPublished pixel density. A rectangular diagonal formula must not be applied to a round display.

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Display area

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Touchscreen

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026The screen supports tapping and the Home screen is controlled by touch.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 27-29 tap and swipe controls.

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

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Min refresh rateiLowest published display refresh rate, usually in always-on mode. It is not the active-use minimum unless stated.

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak-brightness claim. It may apply to a small area or bright ambient light. Full-screen limits and battery/temperature conditions belong in source notes.

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3,000nits3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact Classic FAQ Why is Galaxy Watch8 Classic good for outdoor activities explicitly states 3000 nits. Its compare table confirms Classic display brightness. Global launch prose names regular Watch8 only and is not used for Classic brightness.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Full Color Always On Display.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover

Sapphire1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire Crystal glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: Sapphire crystal glass withstands scratches and drops.

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

Wear OS 48Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: Wear OS 4. The Mezha review says Wear OS 4 with One UI 5 Watch.

Wear OS 61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Software

One UI 5 Watch2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: UI One UI 5 Watch.

One UI 8 Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

Wear OS 6 (One UI 8 Watch)8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: upgradable to Wear OS 6.0 with One UI Watch 8. A spec database claim. The date of access dates it.

Wear OS 69Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-L500/035043250813/mlt.htmlRead 5 October 2026Current SM-L500 software history lists latest July 6, 2026 build L500XXS2AZF4 as AndroidWear 6.0. Regional rollout and later patch dates vary.

Works with

Android2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table lists Android phones only.

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

Android 12.0 or higher with more than 1.5 GB of memory1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Compatibility table says Android 12 or higher with more than 1.5 GB memory. Advanced health features additionally require supported Samsung Galaxy phones.

App store

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Play Store app on the watch, with a Google Account registered.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 44 Play Store installs applications.

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.

Google Gemini, Bixby2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026Galaxy AI and One UI features name Google Gemini. User guide separately names Bixby.

Chipset

Exynos W9202Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Exynos W920 Dual Core 1.18GHz.

Samsung Exynos W10001Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Process

5nm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: Exynos W920 (5 nm).9Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Exynos W920 is built on the 5nm EUV process.

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

29Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU.

51Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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 Watch8 Classic

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-A78	1.6
4	Cortex-A55	1.5

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact model Processor/CPU Speed technical table gives 1.6 GHz and 1.5 GHz, five cores. Exynos W1000 maker document supplies the named one-Cortex-A78/four-Cortex-A55 cluster mapping. No chipset theoretical connectivity substitutes for actual watch specs.11Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w1000Read 5 October 2026Exynos W1000 specification names one Cortex-A78 at 1.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.5 GHz. Exact watch product specification separately confirms same 1.6/1.5 GHz CPU speeds, so this maps named core groups without substituting chipset theoretical wireless or display capability.

Max CPU clock

1.18GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

1.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Arm Mali-G688Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: Mali-G68.9Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Arm Mali-G68 GPU.

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Low-power coprocessor

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Memory

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

1.5GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Memory 1.5 GB.

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

StorageiTotal built-in storage the maker states, in decimal GB. Space available to the user is lower and goes in the source note. A figure the maker gives only as available space is not stored.

16GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Storage 16 GB, with 7.6 GB available to the user.

64GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

ECG capabilityiElectrical heart sensing hardware with an ECG capability. The ECG app can require an eligible country, age and paired phone.

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.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86 and 94-96 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current required app/watch software and age 22+. Regional availability applies.

Blood oxygen sensingiBlood-oxygen sensing capability. App availability and medical status vary by market.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health, Blood oxygen: tap Measure to measure the blood oxygen level.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 77-79 Blood oxygen and overnight monitoring.

Skin temperature sensingiA sensor or supported function that measures skin temperature. It is not a core-body thermometer.

No11Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/galaxy-watch-fe-an-affordable-smartwatch-on-wear-osRead 13 October 2026Review: the difference from older Samsung smartwatches is the absence of a temperature sensor. Samsung's complete sensor list has no temperature sensor. GSMArena lists skin temperature, which the maker list does not support.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 72 Cycle tracking uses skin temperature.

Blood pressure featureiPublished blood-pressure feature category. Hypertension notifications are not numerical blood-pressure readings.

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 cuff8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 86-93 Samsung Health Monitor. Requires supported country and compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, age 22+, arm-cuff calibration initially and every 28 days. This is not calibration-free measurement.

Body composition sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20264Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Body composition section.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Skin conductance (EDA)

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Medical clearancesiNamed regulatory clearances and their jurisdiction. General water resistance or an ECG sensor does not establish medical clearance.

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Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Compass

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026A Compass app is listed. The India page lists a geomagnetic sensor.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Depth gauge

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Depth gauge rangeiPublished measurement range of the depth gauge, distinct from maximum diving depth and water-pressure resistance.

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Water temperature sensor

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Health and fitness

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Health featuresiSupported health functions with country, phone and subscription restrictions in the source notes. Upcoming functions are not counted as available.

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, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition, Irregular rhythm notifications3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact model IHRN paragraph describes background pulse monitoring and ECG prompt. Health Monitor country, compatible Galaxy phone, current software and ECG/IHRN age 22+ conditions apply. Sleep-apnea function additionally requires age 22+ and two successful nights of at least 4 h each. Supported regions/phones and medical exclusions apply. BP age 22+ and cuff-calibration requirements are separate.8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 51-98 health functions. Energy Score is the readiness-style score. Samsung Health Monitor BP/ECG/IHRN require eligible country, compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, current app/watch software and age 22+. BP additionally requires arm-cuff calibration every 28 days. Sleep-apnea notifications require eligible country/phone, age 22+, and two successful nights with at least 4 h continuous sleep per night within 10 days. Other medical exclusions are stated in the manual. These flags do not mean unrestricted clinical availability.

Fitness featuresiSupported workout functions. A sport-profile name alone does not prove advanced metrics such as running power or running dynamics. Trackback follows the recorded route back to the start. A compass arrow that points straight to the start does not count.

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, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts, Open water swim8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 55-63 cover detected workouts, pool and open-water swimming, repetitive movement counts and interval targets. Page 56 explicitly names Open water swim. Running dynamics is not attributed to this manual.

Sport profilesiPublished count of distinct sport/activity profiles. A claim such as 180+ is not an exact integer count.

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Dive modesiActual supported dive modes. Water resistance or a depth app alone does not establish decompression-capable scuba support.

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External sensorsiTypes of external workout sensors the watch can pair with. GPS reception, phone data and built-in sensors do not qualify.

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Safety

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Fall detectioniAutomatic fall detection. Incident detection restricted to recorded workouts is not counted as general 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.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Car crash detection

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Emergency SOSiA manual emergency alert to emergency services or preset contacts. Source notes identify the recipient, paired-phone requirement and country limits. Satellite is listed separately.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Sending an SOS: in an emergency press the Home button five times to make an emergency call and send an SOS message with the location. Needs set-up in the Galaxy Wearable app.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Emergency sireniPublished or measured siren sound level in decibels. Audible distance alone does not establish this value. Measurement distance belongs in source notes.

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Live location sharingiShares live location during supported use. A paired phone or data subscription may be required.

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Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 110-113 SOS messages send current location repeatedly to registered contacts. This is emergency location sharing, not a general live sports service.

Dedicated LED flashlightiA dedicated hardware LED flashlight. Lighting the display white is not counted.

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Positioning

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PositioningiPublished satellite systems and signal bands. Do not infer bands from dual-frequency support alone.

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+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly states L1+L5 GPS and names GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Other constellations do not inherit assumed dual-frequency bands.

Dual-band GNSSiMaker-stated dual-frequency satellite reception. Supported constellations and signal bands are listed separately.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Offline mapsiMap data stored on the watch and usable without live phone data. GPX routes or breadcrumb tracks alone are not offline maps.

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Connectivity

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BluetoothiPublished Bluetooth support for this model. The version is recorded separately. Unknown version does not mean the radio is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications list a Bluetooth version and profiles.

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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.

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Wi-FiiPublished Wi-Fi support for this model. The standard and bands are recorded separately. Unknown standard does not mean Wi-Fi is absent.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

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Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz+5GHz, so Wi-Fi 4 on two bands.

Wi-Fi 43Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Connectivity lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n at 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

CellulariTrue when a cellular edition is sold. A variant row states whether that individual model has cellular hardware.

Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE (footnote 22: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models).

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Network

LTE2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE.

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4G bandsiPublished LTE bands for the stated regional cellular model. Do not transfer bands to another region or Wi-Fi-only model.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the stated regional cellular model. RedCap support does not establish conventional full-bandwidth phone 5G.

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NFCiSome regions sell an NFC edition, so it is per variant.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Payment services

Samsung Wallet2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Samsung Wallet.

Samsung Pay8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout lists a speaker and a microphone.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: loudspeaker yes.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Microphones

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Calls on the watchiVoice-call capability of the marketed model, including sold cellular editions. Variant radio capability and paired-phone requirements still apply.

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.

Cellular or phone8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Music on the watchiPlays audio stored on the watch. Remote control of phone playback or streaming alone does not qualify.

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.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 99 manages audio files stored on watch.

Controls

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ButtonsiPhysical controls used to operate the watch, excluding the rotating crown and strap-release buttons. A clickable rotating crown is counted only in Crown.

24Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout lists a Home button and a Back button. Both double as electrical biosensors.

38Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 7-11 device layout. Regular Home and Back buttons. Classic adds Quick button. Rotating bezel is separate and not a crown.

Named operating buttonsiNames of operating buttons, excluding the crown and strap-release controls.

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 button, Quick button8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

CrowniA crown that rotates to control the interface. A round push button that does not rotate is not a crown.

None4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout lists the Home and Back buttons and a touch bezel. It does not list a crown.

None8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Rotating bezeliPhysical rotation or touch gestures around the display edge. A fixed decorative bezel is None.

Touch4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Touch bezel section: the watch has a touch bezel around the screen. Swipe it clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll.

Physical8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 Bezel: Classic physically rotates, regular uses touch around display edge.

Gestures

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Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock12Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10006887Read 5 October 2026Control your phone with your watch section explicitly covers Watch8 and Watch8 Classic and names Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock.

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished battery capacity for the stated case size. Rated and typical capacity are distinguished in source notes.

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).

445mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026Typical capacity. 325 mAh 40 mm, 435 mAh 44 mm, 445 mAh Classic.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker endurance claims with distinct operating modes and case sizes. With solar describes augmentation of that estimate, not hardware capability. Use false for ordinary claims without solar augmentation, true for explicitly solar-aided claims, and omit it when solar qualification is unclear. Source notes state AOD, GNSS, music and solar conditions. Do not create a normal-use row from an AOD-only claim. Low power denotes the maker battery-saver mode. Keep its typical, light-use and always-on claims separate from standard-mode claims. GPS power saving identifies an intermediate reduced-accuracy GNSS saving preset. Source notes retain the maker's preset name and published conditions. Max battery GPS is the distinct maximum-saving claim. When the maker has only one GPS saving preset, it is GPS power saving.

ASamsung Galaxy Watch FE

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Usage time up to 40 hours with the always-on display off. No other test conditions are stated.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
Smartwatch	No	40
Always-on	No	30

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch8-classic-46mm-white-bluetooth-sm-l500nzwdxacRead 5 October 2026Exact Bluetooth edition specification lists maximum 40 h with AOD off. Classic also lists 30 h AOD on. Only source-proven Bluetooth row repeats the claim, other editions remain unknown rather than inherit it.

Smartwatch mode (claimed)iMaker normal-use smartwatch claim without solar. A watch with only an explicit AOD-mode claim has no value here. Workloads differ and source notes must be read.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

AOD battery life (up to)iMaker claimed smartwatch endurance with the always-on display enabled and without solar, for the base case. Source notes preserve workload and case conditions. This is a claim, not a measured test or an AOD-off estimate.

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30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

GPS mode (claimed)iMaker regular GPS/GNSS activity claim without solar, for the base case. AOD, multi-band, music and power-saving conditions have separate rows when published.

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Solar chargingiPublished solar charging hardware capability. An ordinary battery estimate without solar augmentation does not prove that the watch lacks solar charging hardware.

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Charging methodiThe connection at the watch, not the cable end at the USB adapter. A proprietary inductive puck is not Qi unless interoperability is explicitly established.

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 charger8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 12-15 wireless charger. Supplied proprietary charger required. WPC-based charging does not prove ordinary Qi interoperability.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging requirements, nominal estimates and compatibility guidance. Keep adapter ratings separate from power accepted by the watch.

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.

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Max charging power (watch)iPublished maximum charging power at the watch. Adapter rating or charger input power does not prove the power accepted by the watch.

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Fast chargingiAn explicit fast-charging capability claim. A short charging time or high adapter wattage alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

Quick charge claimiMaker claim for usage from a short charge. Source notes identify the usage workload, such as normal use or sleep tracking.

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Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)iMaker claim for charging an empty battery to 80%. Charger and approximate qualifiers belong in source notes.

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Full charge time (claimed)iMaker advertised nominal full-charge duration. Approximate or theoretical maker estimates are allowed, with their conditions in source notes. Partial-charge intervals do not qualify. Measured 0 to 100% tests have a separate field.

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Measured

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Peak brightness (measured)iReviewer measurement. Source notes state screen area, mode and ambient light. A small-area peak claim cannot be replaced with a full-screen measurement.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-observed mixed-use endurance. Source notes state case size, AOD, workout use and whether it was a complete discharge. Extrapolation from partial discharge is excluded.

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33h10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same documented 33 h mixed-use test, not smartwatch maker claim.

Battery tests (measured)iReviewer-observed endurance, with case size and test settings in source notes. Partial-discharge projections are not stored as measured endurance.

ASamsung Galaxy Watch FE

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	27
Mixed use, always-on display off	39

Source11Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/galaxy-watch-fe-an-affordable-smartwatch-on-wear-osRead 13 October 2026Review of the 40 mm model. About 27 hours with the always-on display on and regular heart rate tracking. 39 hours with the always-on display off and a 5 km GPS run added. The reviewer does not state the complete test protocol.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	33

Source10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 202646 mm Classic Wi-Fi test unit, all sensors and auto workout detection, AOD on. About 33 h mixed use. Not a continuous GPS test or LTE result.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from empty to full, not 0-80% or a charge from 5%. Source notes name the charger and case size.

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90min10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 5 October 202646 mm Classic Wi-Fi unit, about 90 min to full with wireless cable and Anker 335 adapter. Review Qi wording is not used for claimed interoperability.

Strap

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Lug widthiDistance between standard strap attachment lugs, not the decorative width of a proprietary strap. Unknown for custom connectors unless the maker publishes lug width.

20mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Standard 20 mm straps.

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Quick-release strapiThe supplied strap can be detached through its quick-release mechanism. Compatibility with quick-release replacement straps alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: press the release button on the one-click band to detach the band.

Yes8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 16-18 attach and remove band while pressing band button, without tools.

Strap systemiPublished attachment system and compatible case sizes. Proprietary connectors are distinguished from standard spring bars.

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.

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Strap materialiMaterial of the supplied strap for the stated package. Do not substitute material from another band sold separately.

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Strap sizesiPublished wrist-circumference range for the stated strap or case. Source notes distinguish an overall compatible wrist range from one supplied strap size.

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Regulatory

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FCC ID

A3LSMR86110Press articledroid-life.comRead 13 October 2026Droid Life article on the FCC filing: model SM-R861, FCC ID A3LSMR861, tested for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi only. The FCC ID for the LTE models is not found.

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SAR limb (US)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the US regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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SAR limb (EU)iPublished limb/wrist SAR for the stated base regional model under the EU regime. Other case sizes or radio versions can differ. Head or body SAR is excluded.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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Power adapter in boxiA mains/USB power adapter is supplied. A charging cable, inductive puck or charging dock alone does not count.

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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.

www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 5 October 2026

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

news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workout1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-watch8-series-ultra-comfort-from-sleep-to-workoutRead 5 October 2026

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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