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Galaxy Watch FE

Released 24 June 2024.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe-with-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Samsung Electronics America release of 13 June 2024: the Bluetooth model is available in the US from 24 June 2024. The LTE model followed later. The US release spec table lists 25.9 g, Bluetooth 5.0 and MIL-STD-810G, which differ from the global release. Last checked 13 October 2026.

Case size
40mm
Platform
Wear OS
Display type
OLED
Battery life
40h

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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.
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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.
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
Not available
Colours
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.
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.
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Case

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Case size
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.
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.
Case material
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.
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.
Back
Not available
Case dimensions
Height39.3Width40.4Thickness9.8mm(1.5 × 1.6 × 0.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Body Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8. The global release footnote says measured without health sensors.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 39.3 x 40.4 x 9.8mm, footnote 18 measured without health sensors.
Weight (case only)
26.6g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Body Weight 26.6 g. The global release footnote says measured without band. The US launch release table lists 25.9 g, which the global release and Samsung spec pages contradict.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 26.6g, footnote 19 measured without band.
Weight with strap
Not available

Durability

Water resistance
5ATM1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Durability 5 ATM.
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.
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.
Dive rating
Not available
Max dive depth
Not available
MIL-STD-810
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.
MIL-STD-810 tests
Not available
Operating temperature
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.

Display

Display type
OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Super AMOLED.
Display type (as published)
Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Super AMOLED.
Screen size
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.
Resolution
396 × 396px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: 396 x 396. Colour depth 16M.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 396x396.
Pixel density
Not available
Display area
Not available
Touchscreen
Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026The screen supports tapping and the Home screen is controlled by touch.
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Peak brightness
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
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.
Display cover
Sapphire1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 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.

Platform

Platform
Wear OS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: OS Wear OS Powered by Samsung.
OS at launch
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
App store
Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Play Store app on the watch, with a Google Account registered.
Voice assistants
Bixby2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Footnote 21 describes Wear OS Powered by Samsung. The user guide names Bixby as the voice assistant on the Home button.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Press and hold the Home button to start Bixby.
Chipset
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.
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.
CPU cores
29Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/wearable-processor/exynos-w920Read 13 October 2026Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU.
CPU configuration
CountCoreMax clock (GHz)
2Cortex-A551.18
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.
Max CPU clock
1.18GHz
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.
Low-power coprocessor
Not available

Memory

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

Health sensors

Heart rate sensor
Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications Sensors: Accelerometer, Barometer, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor, Electrical Heart Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Optical Heart Rate Sensor. The global release names them the Samsung BioActive Sensor.
ECG capability
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page text: if irregularities are detected the watch prompts a detailed ECG examination. Electrical Heart Sensor is listed. Availability of ECG varies by country.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: users can monitor ECG. ECG is only available in select markets.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor section: Starting to measure ECG.
Blood oxygen sensing
Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health, Blood oxygen: tap Measure to measure the blood oxygen level.
Skin temperature sensing
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.
Blood pressure feature
Calibrated with a cuff2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: Blood Pressure feature only in select markets. Calibrate every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. It cannot diagnose hypertension. The US launch release does not name blood pressure.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor section: calibrate and measure blood pressure. The guide names a blood pressure manometer for calibration.
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.
Skin conductance (EDA)
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available

Motion and environment sensors

Accelerometer
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026
Accelerometer range
Not available
Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026
Barometric altimeter
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 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.
Ambient light sensor
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026
Depth gauge
Not available
Depth gauge range
Not available
Water temperature sensor
Not available

Health and fitness

Health features
Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Stress tracking, Cycle tracking, Body composition1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: heart rate alerts for a heart rate that is too high or too low, an ECG prompt on irregularities, and body composition. Footnote: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification availability varies by country.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Release: HR Alert, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification in select markets, ECG and blood pressure in select markets, sleep features with sleep coaching, and Body Composition. All are general wellness features. Availability varies by market.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Sleep: four stages Awake, REM, Light and Deep. Also Stress, Cycle tracking, Heart rate alert and Body composition sections.
Fitness features
Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water swim1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Page: the watch automatically recognizes and logs running, walking and biking. Footnote: auto detect is available for certain workouts.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Exercise lists Pool swim and Open water swim. Auto detect workouts records exercise type, duration and calories automatically.
Sport profiles
Not available
Dive modes
Not available
External sensors
Not available

Safety

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.
Car crash detection
Not available
Emergency SOS
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.
Emergency siren
Not available
Live location sharing
Not available
Dedicated LED flashlight
Not available

Positioning

Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo. Signal bands are not published.
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Offline maps
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth
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.
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP profiles. The US launch release table lists 5.0, which the global release, the Samsung spec pages and the Bluetooth SIG listing contradict.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3.5Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-watch-fe-bluetooth-sigRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth SIG listing reported on 4 June 2024: Bluetooth 5.3.
Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026
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 bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026
Cellular
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).
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.
4G bands
Not available
5G bands
Not available
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 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.
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.
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Satellite
Not available
ANT+
Not available

Audio

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.
Microphones
Not available
Calls on the watch
Cellular or phone2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: LTE connectivity only available in LTE models. The Bluetooth model makes calls through the paired phone with the HFP profile on the India page.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Phone app: make and receive calls on the watch.
Music on the watch
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Audio Playing Format MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, with 16 GB of storage. The user guide describes managing audio files saved on the watch.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Music app and Managing audio files saved on your Watch.

Controls

Buttons
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.
Named operating buttons
Home button, Back button4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout: Home button (Power button) and Back button.
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.
Rotating bezel
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.
Gestures
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
247mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-fe-40mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r861nzkainsRead 13 October 2026Specifications: Battery capacity 247 mAh typical, not removable.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: 247mAh (typical).
Claimed battery life
ModeWith solarHours (h)
SmartwatchNo40
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.
Smartwatch mode (claimed)
40h
AOD battery life (up to)
Not available
GPS mode (claimed)
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
Charging method
Proprietary wireless charger2Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/first-galaxy-watch-fe-empowers-even-more-users-with-samsungs-advanced-health-monitoring-technologyRead 13 October 2026Spec table: WPC-based wireless charging. Not established as generic Qi.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Wireless charger section: the watch has a built-in wireless charging coil. Use the wireless charger supplied with the watch. It cannot be charged properly with some third-party pads when the band is attached.
Charging guidance
Samsung describes WPC-based wireless charging. The user guide says to charge with the supplied wireless charger on a USB power adapter and that some third-party charging pads do not work with the band attached. The adapter rating is not published.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Wireless charging section: connect the wireless charger to the USB power adapter and place the watch on it. Use only the wireless charger supplied with the watch. Some third-party charging pads do not charge the watch with the band attached. No adapter rating is given.
Max charging power (watch)
Not available
Fast charging
Not available
Quick charge claim
Not available
Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time (claimed)
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Measured

Peak brightness (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
TestHours (h)
Mixed use, always-on27
Mixed use, always-on display off39
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.
Full charge time (measured)
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Strap

Lug width
20mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Standard 20 mm straps.
Quick-release strap
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.
Strap system
Standard 20 mm straps with Samsung one-click band release8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch_fe-13112.phpRead 13 October 2026Spec page: compatible with standard 20mm straps. The Mezha review also says any 20 mm strap fits.
Strap material
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Strap
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Strap sizes
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Regulatory

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.
SAR limb (US)
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SAR limb (EU)
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
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Power adapter in box
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Variants

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Model numberLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)CellularNetworkFCC ID
SM-R861$199.99€219NoNot availableA3LSMR861
SM-R866$249.99€269YesLTENot available

Sources

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