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Series

Galaxy Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Samsung names the product Galaxy Watch6 Classic in the Galaxy Watch line.

Galaxy Watch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

SM-L300, SM-L300NZGAXAA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US Green 40 mm Wi-Fi/Bluetooth SM-L300NZGAXAA. Physical model SM-L300. Same-SKU canonical redirect observed. Stock messages vary across purchase contexts, so lifecycle status is omitted.

GTIN / EAN

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.

8872768689053Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/business/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/01152026/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_%28December_2025%29.pdfRead 8 October 2026Only page, exact SM-L300NZGAXAA Galaxy Watch7 BT 40 mm Green row gives UPC 887276868905. Shipping mass and revised MSRP are not used as device weight or launch price.

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

26 July 20231Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Samsung US release dated 7/26/2023 (Unpacked).

10 July 20241Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Status

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.

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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 Watch625Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_ultra_and_galaxy_watch7_handson-news-63675.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's hands-on calls the Galaxy Watch7 the successor to the regular Galaxy Watch6.

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.

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.

Samsung Galaxy Watch826Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch8_and_galaxy_watch8_classic-review-2860p5.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the Galaxy Watch7 the predecessor of the Galaxy Watch8.

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

$399.991Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026The Galaxy Watch6 Classic Small 43mm will start at $399.99 and the Large 47mm at $429.99. These are the Bluetooth models. Samsung gives no LTE price in the release, so none is stored for the US LTE models. US price excludes sales tax.

$299.991Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Original US starting launch price is 299.99 USD for 40 mm Bluetooth. Original July 2024 SKU sheet independently confirms selected Green SM-L300NZGAXAA. Later December 2025 revised MSRP 249.99 is excluded.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/08142024/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_July_2024.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original July 2024 maker MSRP row for exact SM-L300NZGAXAA Green 40 mm Bluetooth, 299.99 USD.

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.

€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.

€31919Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-erweitert-wearables-portfolio-intelligentes-gesundheitstracking-fur-alleRead 8 October 2026Original July 10 German announcement explicitly gives 40 mm Bluetooth launch MSRP 319 EUR and Green/Cream colors. Consumer VAT included. Regional health/warranty/shipping facts excluded.

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

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.

US2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Green2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Smartwatch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Maker category: Galaxy Watch6 Classic, the premium model with the rotating bezel next to Galaxy Watch6.

Smartwatch1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

40mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Only selected 40 mm reference. Other sizes and LTE editions excluded.

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.

Round1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

Aluminium5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7Read 8 October 2026Current Watch7 column names Aluminum case and sapphire screen. Ultra titanium and Watch8 designs excluded.

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).

Armor Aluminum6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 8 October 2026Watch7 Material row states AL (Armor Aluminum). Retail overview calls it 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.

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.

Height40.4Width40.4Thickness9.7mm(1.6 × 1.6 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 202640 mm specification row. Footnote 50 excludes health-sensor protrusion. This is not a maximum depth including the sensor.

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

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.

28.8g(1 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 202640 mm row 28.8 g, footnote 51 excludes band. Current US support comparison prints 28.9 g, while original US launch and exact SM-L300 technical table agree on 28.8 g. Supplied-band weight is not inferred.

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.

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.

5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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.

ISO 22810:201010Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 151 Watch7 section: ISO 22810:2010 static 5 ATM. Shallow pool/sea swimming. No dive depth conversion.

Dust and water rating

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.

IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026MIL-STD-810H maker claim. Footnote 56 documents the temperature cycle only, not every military-standard test.

MIL-STD-810 tests

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Temperature cycling: -20 C for 1 hour and 50 C for 1 hour, repeated for 6 hours1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Footnote 56 repeats -20 C (1 hour) and 50 C (1 hour), 6 hours total. Durability test, not normal operating temperature.

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

Min0Max35°C2Owner'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 137: recommended use temperature between 0 and 35 degrees C. The BP and ECG ambient range of 12 to 40 C is not stored.

Min0Max35°C10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 155 recommended operation 0-35 C. Durability test temperature range excluded.

Display

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Display type

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Super AMOLED.

OLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Verbatim: Super AMOLED with Full Color Always On Display.

Super AMOLED1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

1.3in(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.

1.3in(3.3 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Published 1.3 inches with 33.3 mm in parentheses for the round 40 mm display. No pixel-derived diameter or rounded-size conversion.

Resolution

432 × 432px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 47 mm 480x480 and 43 mm 432x432.

432 × 432px1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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

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330ppi6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003275Read 8 October 2026Watch7 Display Resolution row explicitly pairs 432x432 with 330 PPI. Published 40 mm value, not a rectangular diagonal calculation.

Display area

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Touchscreen

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 2026Layout and Operating the screen: the watch has a touchscreen and a ring.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest published display refresh rate in active operation.

60Hz12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck spec box lists 60 Hz for the display. Samsung publishes no refresh rate. Treated as a stated spec, not a measurement.

60Hz22Spec databasephonedb.net/index.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Display > Display Refresh Rate 60Hz for SM-L300 40mm. Device-database specification, not photometer/oscilloscope measurement. AOD minimum refresh not stated.

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.

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.

2,000nits5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7Read 8 October 2026Up to 2000 nits maker peak claim. No measured screen area, ambient-light conditions or full-white test is published.

Minimum brightness

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Always-on display

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Full Color Always On Display.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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.

Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Display cover (as published)

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.

Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Platform

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Platform

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) and One UI 5 Watch.

Wear OS1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

OS at launch

Wear OS 41Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Wear OS 4.

Wear OS 51Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Launch Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch. Current supported software recorded separately. Inconsistent older change-log AndroidWear labels do not replace launch evidence.

Software

One UI 8 Watch8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Platform: Android Wear OS 4, upgradable to 6.0, One UI Watch 8. The Samsung firmware note lists Wear OS 6.

One UI 8 Watch14Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-L300/030217240731/eng.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current supported One UI 8 Watch, distinct from launch One UI 6. Exact OS 6 guide from October 2025 corroborates major software.

Latest OS

Wear OS 67Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R960/027287230823/mlt.htmlRead 23 October 2026Samsung software update notes for Galaxy Watch6 Classic (SM-R960): build R960XXS2CZF5, Android version B (AndroidWear 6.0), release date 2026-07-06. Checked on the access date.

Wear OS 614Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-L300/030217240731/eng.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SM-L300 One UI 8 upgrade October 20, 2025, AndroidWear 6.0. Current major support, not exact US XAA patch/rollout day. Model/region/provider can differ. Older inconsistent AndroidWear labels not used as launch version.

Works with

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs compatibility: Android 10 or higher and more than 1.5 GB of memory.

Android1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Phone requirement

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.

Android 11 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAM and Google Play services. Current Samsung Health Monitor additionally requires a compatible Galaxy phone with Android 12 or later.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Launch footnote 54: Android 11+, more than 1.5 GB memory, excluding Android Go and phones without Google Play. Current US Health Monitor requirements are Galaxy Android 12+.13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026Current Galaxy Android 12+ Health Monitor requirements supplement generic Watch7 Android 11+ pairing baseline.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistants

Bixby2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bixby section: started by holding the Home button or by Hi Bixby. No other assistant is in this launch manual.

Bixby, Google Gemini10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 120 Google apps lists Gemini, with model/carrier/region limits. Current Google guide independently supports Wear OS 4+, connected eligible Android phone with Gemini as assistant and Play Store install. Bixby in original US guide. Supported app capability, not guaranteed out-of-box/account availability.15Maker product pagesupport.google.com/gemini/answer/16401122Read 8 October 2026Wear OS 4+, connected Android phone, eligible language/region, Gemini as phone digital assistant. Install watch app from Play Store if needed. Gradual availability applies. Model OS 6 manual lists Gemini. No launch Gemini or every-account availability claim.

Chipset

Samsung Exynos W9301Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Exynos W930 Dual-Core 1.4GHz.

Samsung Exynos W10001Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Process

5nm5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column: Processor 5 nm Processor, 2 Core.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Platform: Exynos W930 (5 nm).

3nm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

CPU cores

21Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Dual-Core.

51Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

CPU configuration

ASamsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A55	1.4

Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Platform CPU: dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A55.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch7

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

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaeuaRead 8 October 2026Exact SM-L300 CPU Speed 1.6 GHz and 1.5 GHz, Penta-Core. Exynos W1000 maker page metadata independently names one Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55. Actual device clocks confirmed before mapping cores.8Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w1000Read 8 October 2026Page metadata explicitly names Cortex-A78 1.6 GHz Single-core and Cortex-A55 1.5 GHz Quad-core. Exact watch table independently confirms clocks/core count. Other chip capabilities not inferred.

Max CPU clock

1.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

1.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Mali-G688Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Platform GPU: Mali-G68.

ARM Mali-G68 MP222Spec databasephonedb.net/index.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Graphical Subsystem > Graphical Controller names ARM Mali-G68MP2. No GPU clock or desktop compute-unit equivalence inferred.

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.

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.

2GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

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.

32GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Health sensors

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Heart rate sensor

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, 3D Hall sensor for the Classic.

Samsung BioActive Sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Yes12Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/apps/samsung-health-monitorRead 8 October 2026US current Health Monitor: compatible Galaxy Watch, paired Galaxy phone, latest software/app. ECG/IHRN age 22+, regional purchase/service and stated medical exclusions. Current Galaxy Android 12+ requirements separately documented.

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

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 2026Manual contents list Samsung Health blood oxygen. Wellness feature, not for diagnosis.

Yes12Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/apps/samsung-health-monitorRead 8 October 2026Watch blood oxygen app and overnight readings, supported by exact manuals and US launch/current pages. Wellness measurements.

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors list a Temperature Sensor. Release: track skin temperature during the night for insights including menstrual cycle tracking.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

Calibrated with a cuff13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026US phased rollout March 31, 2026. Watch4+ excluding Fit, Wear OS 4+, paired Galaxy phone Android 12+, Health Monitor and upper-arm cuff calibration initially/every 28 days. Wellness estimate, not diagnosis/FDA claim. Future passive trends not stored. No foreign minimum age transferred.

Body composition sensor

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. Release: Body Composition. Not intended to diagnose a medical condition (footnote 6).

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

Not available

FDA De Novo authorization for Sleep Apnea feature, FDA clearance for ECG Monitor and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Exact Watch7 launch text identifies De Novo FDA-authorized Sleep Apnea feature. Applies to this software and its eligible host/watch conditions, not every health sensor or blood-pressure function.13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026March 31 2026 US statement explicitly names FDA authorization for Sleep Apnea and FDA clearance for ECG readings and irregular heart rhythm notifications. BP uses cuff-calibrated wellness estimates. FDA language is not transferred to BP.

Motion and environment sensors

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Accelerometer

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Accelerometer.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Accelerometer range

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Gyroscope

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Gyro Sensor.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Barometric altimeter

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Barometer.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Ambient light sensor

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Light Sensor.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

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.

Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Blood oxygen app, Heart rate variability, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition, ECG app, Irregular rhythm notifications, Sleep apnea notifications10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Continuous HR is an optional setting, not default. Energy score is readiness-style advice. Cycle predictions use overnight skin temperature. Current US ECG/IHRN/sleep-apnea restrictions separately cited. Global BP permissions are not transferred. US overview explicitly supports sleeping HRV.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7Read 8 October 2026Current US Sleep Coach passage names sleep stages and sleeping HRV. Energy score, BIA and temperature-based cycles/ovulation supported. Cycle predictions require age 18+ and are not intended for contraception. Hormonal birth control or treatment that inhibits ovulation makes this service unsuitable. Maker recommends overnight wear for at least 4 hours, 5 times a week. Regulated health eligibility is separately qualified.13Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-health-blood-pressure-monitoring-us-galaxy-watchRead 8 October 2026ECG/IHRN/sleep-apnea age 22+ and current Galaxy phone/app/software restrictions explicit. IHRN is opportunistic. Country/region purchase/service restrictions apply.

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 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.

Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim, Strength rep counting, Interval workouts10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 53-64: auto detection, Pool swim, Open water swim, repetition counts and interval routines. Track back on page 62 is Ultra-only and excluded. Over 100 workouts is not an exact count. No unproved VO2 max/training-load/running-power feature transferred.

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

Not available

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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.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 66 configured hard fall detection calls emergency contact. Paired-phone call/data connectivity required for Bluetooth reference.

Car crash detection

Not available

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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.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 66 Home button five presses, configured emergency contact SOS. Current model manual permits selected emergency number and location sharing. Bluetooth reference requires paired compatible phone/network.

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

Not available

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

Not available

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Emergency location sharing to configured contacts. Current OS 6 manual says location sent continuously after SOS. Not a general sports-tracking claim.

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 (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.

GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026GPS L1+L5 explicitly named, with GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. Other constellation signal bands unknown.

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

No5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Samsung US Watch8 Classic comparison, Watch6 Classic column (47 mm and 43 mm): GPS L1 GPS. Single frequency.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

Yes7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaeuaRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth version

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.31Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

Yes7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaeuaRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standard

Wi-Fi 48Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band. That is Wi-Fi 4.

Wi-Fi 47Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaeuaRead 8 October 2026Exact SM-L300 40 mm Bluetooth hardware table: 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4+5 GHz. Matches original US model hardware. Regional clinical permissions, prices and warranty are excluded.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: LTE, with footnote 33: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026Exact US purchase identity and SKU sheet explicitly identify Bluetooth hardware. Family LTE instructions apply to SM-L305/SM-L315 and are excluded.

Network

LTE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: LTE only. No 5G.

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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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs connectivity: NFC.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Contactless payments

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Footnote 20: Samsung Wallet. Availability varies by market and paired phone.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Payment services

Samsung Wallet1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Footnote 20: the availability of Samsung Wallet and its features varies by market and paired smartphone.

Samsung Wallet9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 31 Samsung Wallet. Supported cards/services and setup required. No all-bank/all-market guarantee.

Ultra-wideband

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Satellite

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ANT+

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Audio

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Speaker

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 2026Layout figure labels the Speaker on the underside.

Yes10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Same exact Watch7 page 7 device figure explicitly labels speaker.

Microphones

12Owner'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 for the Classic labels one Microphone. The speaker and the pressure vent are separate.

110Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7 complete Watch7 layout labels one microphone and separately labels pressure vent/speaker. Figure explicitly names SM-L300 and was visually checked. Two-microphone Ultra diagram excluded.

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 phone2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Phone section: calls use the watch microphone and speaker. LTE models make calls without the phone and Bluetooth models need the paired phone.

Phone only9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Paired-phone calls for Bluetooth SM-L300. Family manual LTE activation instructions excluded.

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

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 2026Music: tracks stored on the watch play through the watch speaker or Bluetooth earbuds.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 37 stored watch tracks. Galaxy Wearable Content settings transfers music. Phone-media remote control is distinct.

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.

22Owner'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: the Home (power) button and the Back button. Both also carry the electrical bio sensor.

29Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 Watch7 figure: Home and Back. Ultra Quick button excluded.

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

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.

Home button, Back button9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026

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

None2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026No crown in the layout. The Classic has a rotating ring.

None10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Two push buttons in complete layout, no rotating crown. Touch bezel separate.

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

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.

Touch10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 26 Touch bezel describes swiping screen edge, not physical case rotation.

Gestures

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Double pinch, Shake to dismiss, Knock knock10Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Buttons and gestures pages 127-129. Context, settings and app restrictions apply.

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.

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).

300mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026Typical 300 mAh for 40 mm. Footnote 52 gives IEC 61960 sample-average conditions. The 425 mAh 44 mm battery is excluded.

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 Watch6 Classic

Mode	With solar	Hours (h)
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).

BSamsung Galaxy Watch7

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

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaeuaRead 8 October 2026Exact 40 mm Bluetooth technical table: up to 40 h AOD off, 30 h AOD on. Internal typical-usage lab estimates. Actual use/model/network conditions vary. No 44 mm, LTE or GNSS-specific runtime transferred.

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.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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 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.

Proprietary wireless charger9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Pages 7-8 supplied wireless cable. WPC-based charging and magnetic attachment do not establish generic Qi interoperability.

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

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.

Use the supplied Samsung wireless charging cable with a compatible Samsung USB power adapter. The wall adapter is sold separately. Adapter guidance does not establish power accepted by the watch.9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 8: wall charging head not included. Samsung chargers rated 5 V with output current over 150 mA recommended. No adapter rating stored as watch maximum power.

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.

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging).

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 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.

Charge time8 minUse time8 h1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: with just eight minutes of fast charge, users can add eight additional hours for sleep tracking. Footnote 18: phone within 2 feet of the user with snore detection enabled. The workload is 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.

1,906nits12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Display section: maximum brightness measured 1906 cd/m2 (Brightness middle) on the 43 mm LTE test unit with Wear OS 4. Window size and ambient light are not stated. This is not a small-window peak claim.

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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.

48h10Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p3.phpRead 23 October 2026Battery life: 48 hours or a bit more on a full charge until the battery ran completely empty. Settings: automatic brightness, raise-to-wake, at least one 2-hour indoor workout, outdoor walking, heart rate every 15 minutes, sleep tracking, no power saving. The always-on display halves the runtime. Review header lists the 47 mm (46.5 mm, 59 g) model with LTE. Firmware is not stated.

24h20Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-reviewRead 8 October 2026Dan Bracaglia tested 40 mm and observed roughly 24 h with default power settings, AOD on and limited-health-features off, paired Galaxy S24. Original underside photo engraves SM-L300 and 40mm, proving Bluetooth hardware. Green Sport S/M visible. Firmware, workout duration/GPS mode unstated. Observed duration, not percentage projection.21Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WQwMkh9DQr7jWMWXoanBnD.jpgRead 8 October 2026Original same-review underside photo credited Dan Bracaglia. Engraved SM-L300 and 40mm visually read. This identifies Bluetooth test hardware. Green Sport S/M strap matches reference.

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 Watch6 Classic

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on display off	48

Source10Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p3.phpRead 23 October 2026Same test, always-on display off. Stored as 48 h, a lower bound as the review says or a bit more. Review header lists the 47 mm LTE specs.

BSamsung Galaxy Watch7

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use, always-on	24
Other	40

Source20Reviewtomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same exact SM-L300 40 mm test: ~24 h AOD normal use and 40 h power-save. Power-save disables AOD/Wi-Fi/wake gesture and other functions, so 40 h is Other, not normal AOD-off endurance. No 44 mm/LTE transfer. About two-hour full charge lacks stated empty-start endpoint, so measured charging time omitted.21Reviewcdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WQwMkh9DQr7jWMWXoanBnD.jpgRead 8 October 2026Physical test identity proof. Duration/settings come from exact review battery section.

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.

80min12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Battery life: a complete charge from 0 to 100 percent takes about 80 minutes with the supplied charging pad on the 43 mm LTE test unit. The USB adapter used is not named.

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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_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.

20mm17Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/armband-deiner-galaxy-watch-wechselnRead 8 October 2026Maker Watch7/older quick-release compatibility guidance states 20 mm interface. This is lug attachment, not decorative 22.5 mm overall Sport Band width. Model manual shows spring-bar attachment.23Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/what-are-the-size-material-and-color-options-for-galaxy-watch7-and-galaxy-watch-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact Watch7 Small 40mm row: Band 20mm S/M (Sport Band, HNBR, One Click), Green band. Nominal supplied-band attachment matches selected US Green Sport S/M package. Region-specific availability and prices excluded.

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

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.

Yes9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Page 11 supplied band release button removes/attaches band without tools. Ultra connector differs.

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

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.

20 mm quick-release spring-bar straps with Samsung one-click band release17Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/armband-deiner-galaxy-watch-wechselnRead 8 October 2026Maker distinguishes Watch7 quick-release/spring bars from Watch8/Ultra Dynamic Lug. Selected band uses one-click release.

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

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.

Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR)16Maker product pagenews.samsung.com/in/user-guide-discover-the-best-fit-with-galaxy-watch-ultra-and-galaxy-watch7-bandsRead 8 October 2026Sport Band section explicitly names HNBR, ripple design and orange/light-blue stitching, with Green among colors. Exact selected US package names Green Sport S/M and matches photographed strap. No generic silicone assumption.23Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/what-are-the-size-material-and-color-options-for-galaxy-watch7-and-galaxy-watch-ultraRead 8 October 2026Exact Small 40mm Green Sport S/M row explicitly says HNBR. No decorative width or aftermarket strap material substituted.

Strap

Hybrid eco-leather band16Retailer pagecdw.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-case-m-l-black-band-bluetooth-wifi/7559486Read 23 October 2026CDW lists the 47 mm black model with an M/L Black Hybrid Band, described as a hybrid eco-leather band.

Green Sport Band (Small/Medium)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026Selected Sport, Green, Small/Medium package. Ripple band with orange/light-blue stitching matches exact SM-L300 support image.

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

ASamsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic

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BSamsung Galaxy Watch7

Size	Wrist (min) (mm)	Wrist (max) (mm)
Small/Medium	130	190

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026Selected supplied Sport Small/Medium is 130-190 mm. Other straps and broad aftermarket compatibility ranges excluded.

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.

A3LSML30024Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSML300Read 8 October 2026FCC grant and application explicitly identify Samsung SML300, A3LSML300. Exact maker OS 6 manual labels Bluetooth Watch7 SM-L300, and US selected SKU starts SM-L300. Original e-label document title ID Label and Location SM-L300 corroborates hardware model. LTE SM-L305 and 44 mm SM-L310 are excluded.

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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0.33W/kg24Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSML300Read 8 October 2026US FCC grant publishes maximum extremity SAR under simultaneous transmission of 0.33 W/kg averaged over 10 g. This is the stated wrist/limb exposure condition.

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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In the box

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).

Galaxy Watch7 (40 mm Green Bluetooth), Green Sport Band (Small/Medium), Wireless charging cable18Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10003540Read 8 October 2026Model-specific US complete box article: watch, band and wireless charger. Selected band identity from exact purchase page. Promotional extras excluded.

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

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.

No18Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/troubleshoot/TSG10003540Read 8 October 2026Article explicitly states wall chargers sold separately. Wireless charging cable does not count as mains/USB power adapter.

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Product page

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www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaa2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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news.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-data1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-ring-watch7-watch-ultra-wearables-provide-intelligent-health-wellness-dataRead 8 October 2026

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx9Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original English North America guide Version 1.0, linked from exact SM-L300NZGAXAA support Manual and Software modal. LTE/Ultra-only hardware instructions excluded.

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.

1year6Maker 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 warranty column: 365 days for every Classic model. US market. The German contractual warranty term is not stored.

1year2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch7/buy/galaxy-watch7-40mm-green-wifi-bluetooth-sm-l300nzgaxaaRead 8 October 2026Official Samsung brand response on the US maker purchase page, dated January 24, 2025, explicitly states a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Response is to the same Watch7 40 mm Bluetooth family in Cream. It is a general product warranty, not a color-specific promotion. Optional Samsung Care+ and retailer extensions are separate. Exact US SKU price-sheet Warranty 365 is corroboration, not the unit-defining source.

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