Mobile / Smartwatches
SamsungSmartwatch
Galaxy Watch6 Classic
Released 11 August 2023.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Update August 11, 2023: the Galaxy Watch6 series is now available. The date uses the stated availability. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Case size
- 43, 47mm
- Platform
- Wear OS
- Display type
- OLED
- Battery life
- 40h
104 of 150 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- SM-R950, SM-R955U, SM-R955F, SM-R960, SM-R965U, SM-R965F2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Dutch user manual Rev 1.0 (08/2023) covers SM-R930, SM-R935F, SM-R940, SM-R945F, SM-R950, SM-R955F, SM-R960 and SM-R965F. Layout figures: SM-R950 and SM-R960 have a GPS antenna. SM-R955F and SM-R965F have an LTE/GPS antenna. The US LTE models SM-R955U and SM-R965U come from the Samsung US price sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/08142024/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_July_2024.pdfRead 23 October 2026Samsung US wearables MSRP price file, July 2024: SM-R950NZKAXAA and SM-R950NZSAXAA (Classic BT 43 mm), SM-R955UZKAXAA and SM-R955UZSAXAA (LTE 43 mm), SM-R960NZKAXAA and SM-R960NZSAXAA (BT 47 mm), SM-R965UZKAXAA and SM-R965UZSAXAA (LTE 47 mm). The EU models SM-R955F and SM-R965F come from the manual. The suffix after the model number is the colour and market.
- GTIN / EAN
- 887276760261, 887276760254, 887276760247, 887276760292, 887276760223, 887276760230, 887276760186, 8872767601796Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/solutions/industries/government/msrp-price-sheets/08142024/Samsung_Wearables_MSRP_Price_File_July_2024.pdfRead 23 October 2026Price file UPCs: SM-R950 Black 887276760261, Silver 887276760254. SM-R955U Black 887276760247, Silver 887276760292. SM-R960 Black 887276760223, Silver 887276760230. SM-R965U Black 887276760186, Silver 887276760179. Abt lists 887276760223 for SM-R960NZKAXAA.17Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-47mm-in-Black-SMR960NZKAXAA/p/193592.htmlRead 23 October 2026Abt lists SM-R960NZKAXAA with UPC 887276760223 and says the item is no longer available.
- Announced
- 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).
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic20Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-one-with-the-bezel-Samsung-Galaxy-Watch8-Classic-smartwatch-review.1133154.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy Watch8 Classic the direct successor to the Watch6 Classic and says there was no Classic with the Watch7.
- Launch price (EU)
- €41913Press articleglobal.techradar.com/de-de/health-fitness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-und-6-classic-alles-was-wir-jetzt-wissen-nachdem-unpacked-vorbei-istRead 23 October 2026TechRadar Germany after Unpacked: Watch6 Classic 43 mm Bluetooth 419 euro, 47 mm 30 euro more (449). LTE 43 mm 469 euro and 47 mm 499 euro. German prices include VAT.14Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-kombiniert-Blutdruckmessung-und-EKG-mit-20-groesserem-Display-und-Classic-Modell.735256.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck Germany list prices at the launch: Watch6 Classic 43 mm Wi-Fi 419 euro, 47 mm Wi-Fi 449 euro, 43 mm LTE 469 euro, 47 mm LTE 499 euro. Agrees with TechRadar Germany.
- Markets
- US, DE1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Prices are published for the US. German prices are in the TechRadar Germany and Notebookcheck Germany sources.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026The German Samsung shop listed the Galaxy Watch6 Classic 47 mm Bluetooth in October 2023. It is archived.17Retailer pageabt.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-47mm-in-Black-SMR960NZKAXAA/p/193592.htmlRead 23 October 2026Abt lists the model for the US market.
- Colours
- Black, Silver1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Galaxy Watch6 Classic comes in Black and Silver.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page: 47 mm and 43 mm each in Black and Silver.
- OS updates promised
- Not available
- Security updates until
- Not available
Case
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Case size
- 43, 47mm1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Samsung sizes: Small 43 mm and Large 47 mm.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: Größe 47 mm and 43 mm.
- Case shape
- Round1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Maker text: the signature circle frame.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Body: 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm with a stainless steel frame. Samsung calls it the circle frame.
- Case material
- Stainless steel3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: Stainless Steel.12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Case and features: stainless steel casing with a glossy and brushed finish.
- Case material (as published)
- Stainless Steel3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Samsung US page, It's time to find your Watch: Material Stainless Steel.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Samsung Germany page, comparison table: Material Edelstahl (stainless steel).
- Back
- Not available
- Case dimensions
- Height42.5Width42.5Thickness10.9mm(1.7 × 1.7 × 0.4 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications: 47 mm 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.9 mm and 43 mm 42.5 x 42.5 x 10.9 mm. Footnote 28: dimensions measured without health sensors. The square-looking size is a round case, so height and width are the diameter.
- Weight (case only)
- 52g(1.8 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Product Specifications: 47 mm 59.0 g, 43 mm 52.0 g. Footnote 29: weight measured without band. Base is the 43 mm model.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: weight 59.0 g (47 mm) and 52.0 g (43 mm).4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: Gewicht 59,0 g (47 mm) and 52,0 g (43 mm).9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: 59 grams, the heaviest Galaxy Watch ever, for the 47 mm model.
- Weight with strap
- Not available
Durability
- Water resistance
- 5ATM1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H. Footnote 34 describes IP68 only. The ATM test is in the manual.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notices, printed page 135: 5ATM rating for water resistance.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: Haltbarkeit 5 ATM+IP68 / MIL-STD-810H.
- Water resistance standard
- ISO 22810:20102Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notices, printed page 135: 5ATM rating tested 10 minutes in fresh water at 50 m under ISO 22810:2010. IPX8 tested 30 minutes at 1.5 m and IP6X dust under IEC 60529. Not for snorkelling, diving or water sports.15Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-stainless-steel-smartwatch-47mm-bt-silver-2023/J3ZYG29HY3Read 23 October 2026Samsung's answer in the Q&A: 5ATM water resistance means submersion up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not for scuba diving.
- Dust and water rating
- IP681Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 5ATM + IP68. Footnote 34: IP68 water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Notices: IPX8 and IP6X, which together are IP68.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: durability IP68.
- Dive rating
- Not available
- Max dive depth
- Not available
- MIL-STD-810
- Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs durability: MIL-STD-810H. The maker states conformity, which is not a guarantee against all tests. No test list is published.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231010221324/https://www.samsung.com/de/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch6-classic-47mm-black-bluetooth-sm-r960nzkadbtRead 23 October 2026Same table: MIL-STD-810H.
- MIL-STD-810 tests
- Not available
Display
- 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.
- Screen size
- 1.3in(3.3 cm)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 47 mm 1.5-inch (37.3 mm) 480x480 and 43 mm 1.3-inch (33.3 mm) 432x432.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: screen size 37.3 mm for 47 mm and 33.3 mm for 43 mm.
- Resolution
- 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.
- Pixel density
- Not available
- Display area
- Not available
- Min refresh rate
- Not available
- Peak brightness
- 2,000nits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release text: a more vibrant, higher resolution display boasts a peak brightness of 2,000 nits (Galaxy Watch6 series). Window size and ambient conditions are not stated. Samsung's US Watch8 Classic comparison states up to 2000 nits in the Watch6 Classic column.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column: Display Brightness up to 2000 nits.
- Minimum brightness
- Not available
- 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.
- Display cover
- Sapphire1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: Display Sapphire Crystal.
- Display cover (as published)
- Sapphire Crystal1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: Sapphire Crystal.
Platform
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- CPU configuration
Count Core Max clock (GHz) 2 Cortex-A55 1.4 - Max CPU clock
- 1.4GHz
- Low-power coprocessor
- Not available
Memory
- Storage
- 16GB1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 2GB memory + 16GB storage.15Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-stainless-steel-smartwatch-47mm-bt-silver-2023/J3ZYG29HY3Read 23 October 2026Specifications: built-in storage 16 gigabytes.
Health sensors
- ECG capability
- Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: existing electrocardiogram monitoring. The ECG app is not for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 (footnote 9).2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Samsung Health Monitor: measure ECG in an ambient temperature between 12 and 40 C.
- Blood pressure feature
- 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.
- Skin conductance (EDA)
- Not available
- Medical clearances
- Not available
Motion and environment sensors
- Accelerometer range
- Not available
- Barometric altimeter
- Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Barometer.
- Compass
- Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Geomagnetic Sensor and, for the Classic, a 3D Hall sensor. The manual has a Compass app.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Compass app: use the watch as a compass, with calibration by waving the wrist.
- Ambient light sensor
- Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs sensors: Light Sensor.
- Depth gauge
- Not available
- Depth gauge range
- Not available
- Water temperature sensor
- Not available
Health and fitness
- Health features
- Continuous heart rate, Heart rate alerts, Irregular rhythm notifications, ECG app, Blood oxygen app, Sleep tracking, Sleep stages, Sleep apnea notifications, Stress tracking, Readiness score, Cycle tracking, Temperature-based ovulation, Body composition1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification checks for AFib in the background, Sleep Score and Sleep Coaching with sleep patterns, Body Composition and temperature-based cycle tracking. The ECG app and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification are for adults 22 and older. Personalized Heart Rate Zone, Track Run and Custom Workout have no matching option and are not stored.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Manual contents: heart rate with high and low heart rate settings, sleep with four stages (Awake, REM, Light, Deep), snore detection, skin temperature during sleep, stress, body composition, cycle tracking with skin temperature and blood oxygen.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page text: Advanced Sleep Coaching with snore detection and sleep stages, skin temperature readings measured while sleeping to track the monthly period, ovulation cycle and fertility windows, heart monitoring that scans for irregular rhythm, Body Composition. Samsung Health Monitor features need a Samsung Galaxy phone.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column, Health rows listed as available: Energy Score, Sleep Apnea, Bedtime Guidance, Personalized Heart Rate Zone, ECG, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification, Body Composition, Cycle Tracking. Not available: High Stress Alert, Running Coach, Functional Threshold Power, AGEs Index, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index. Energy Score is stored as readiness_score. Sleep apnea and Energy Score arrived with later software and need an eligible country and Samsung phone.
- Fitness features
- Automatic workout detection, Pool swim, Open water 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.
- Sport profiles
- Not available
- Dive modes
- Not available
- External sensors
- Not available
Safety
- 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.
- Car crash detection
- Not available
- Emergency SOS
- Yes2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sending an SOS: press-based SOS shares location with emergency contacts. The LTE model also places an emergency call.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classicRead 23 October 2026Same column: Safety and Emergency SOS / Fall detection.
- Emergency siren
- Not available
- Live location sharing
- Not available
- Dedicated LED flashlight
- Not available
Positioning
- Positioning
- 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.
- Offline maps
- Not available
Connectivity
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 4G bands
- Not available
- 5G bands
- Not available
- 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.
- Ultra-wideband
- Not available
- Satellite
- Not available
- ANT+
- Not available
Audio
- Calls on the watch
- 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.
Controls
- Named operating buttons
- 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.
- Rotating bezel
- Physical2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout figure labels the Ring on the Classic. The Operating the screen section describes rotating the ring to scroll and to wake the screen on the Classic.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Page text: rotating bezel that you can turn to easily access apps, stats and more.
- Gestures
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 300mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: 47 mm 425 mAh and 43 mm 300 mAh. Samsung does not say whether this is rated or typical.3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231002021200/https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch6-classicRead 23 October 2026Same table: battery 425 mAh (47 mm) and 300 mAh (43 mm).
- Claimed battery life
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).- Smartwatch mode (claimed)
- 40h
- AOD battery life (up to)
- 30h
- GPS mode (claimed)
- Not available
- Solar charging
- Not available
- Charging method
- Proprietary wireless charger1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Specs: WPC-based wireless charging. Footnote 31 names the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900). Stored as proprietary wireless like the other Galaxy Watch files because Qi interoperability is not established by Samsung.2Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202308/20230807135257904/SM-R93X_R94X_R95X_R96X_UM_Open_Android_Dut_Rev.1.0_230807.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the battery chapter: place the watch on the wireless charger connected to a USB power adapter. The cable end is a Samsung wireless charger.
- Charging guidance
- Wireless charging with the supplied charging pad. Samsung tested charge time with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), which is sold separately. The adapter rating does not establish the power the watch accepts.1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Footnote 31: Samsung tested charge time with the Galaxy Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (EP-OR900) and the Samsung 25W USB-C Power Adapter (EP-TA800), sold separately. Charge time varies.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601.phpRead 23 October 2026Review: a third-party Qi charger cannot charge the watch, which supports the proprietary wireless classification.
- Max charging power (watch)
- Not available
- Quick charge claim
- 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.
- Charge 0 to 80% (claimed)
- Not available
- Full charge time (claimed)
- Not available
Measured
- Battery tests (measured)
Test Hours (h) Mixed use, always-on display off 48
Strap
- Lug width
- 20mm8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.phpRead 23 October 2026Body: compatible with standard 20mm straps.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: the device uses 20mm standard straps like its recent predecessors. Tiny release buttons make swapping easy.12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Watch6-Classic-43-mm-LTE-smartwatch-in-review-The-return-of-a-classic.763364.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Case and features: Samsung equips the watch with 20-millimeter-wide straps and a new quick-release fastener with a central button.
- Quick-release strap
- Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-watch6-series-classic-inspiring-best-self-day-night-unpacked-2023Read 23 October 2026Release: new one-click bands let users mix and match watch bands.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: tiny release buttons for easier attaching and detaching.
- Strap system
- Standard 20 mm straps with Samsung's one-click quick-release connector.9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-review-2601p2.phpRead 23 October 2026Design page: standard 20mm straps with release buttons. The default strap is soft-touch silicone with an outer surface that imitates leather.
- Strap material
- 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.
- 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.
- Strap sizes
- Not available
Regulatory
- FCC ID
- A3LSMR950, A3LSMR96018Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR960Read 23 October 2026FCC ID A3LSMR960 is a Smart wearable by Samsung Electronics, granted 2023-06-05, with exhibits named Internal_Photo_SM-R960 and test reports for SM-R960. Its exhibits also include SM-R965U test setup photos and antenna reports. Only the SM-R960 row is set.19Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR950Read 23 October 2026FCC ID A3LSMR950 is a Smart wearable by Samsung Electronics with exhibits named Internal_Photo_SM-R950 and test setup photos for SM-R950. Its exhibits also include SM-R955U(F) test setup photos and antenna reports. Only the SM-R950 row is set.
- SAR limb (US)
- Not available
- SAR limb (EU)
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- 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).
- Power adapter in box
- 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.
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- Spec sheet
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- Manual
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- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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.
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN / EAN | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Markets | Colours | Case size | Case dimensions | Weight (case only) | Screen size | Resolution | Cellular | Network | Battery capacity | FCC ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-R950 | 887276760261, 887276760254 | $399.99 | €419 | US, DE | Black, Silver | 43 mm | Height 42.5, Width 42.5, Thickness 10.9 mm | 52 g | 1.3 in | 432 × 432 px | No | Not available | 300 mAh | A3LSMR950 |
| SM-R955U | 887276760247, 887276760292 | Not available | Not available | US | Black, Silver | 43 mm | Height 42.5, Width 42.5, Thickness 10.9 mm | 52 g | 1.3 in | 432 × 432 px | Yes | LTE | 300 mAh | Not available |
| SM-R955F | Not available | Not available | €469 | DE | Black, Silver | 43 mm | Height 42.5, Width 42.5, Thickness 10.9 mm | 52 g | 1.3 in | 432 × 432 px | Yes | LTE | 300 mAh | Not available |
| SM-R960 | 887276760223, 887276760230 | $429.99 | €449 | US, DE | Black, Silver | 47 mm | Height 46.5, Width 46.5, Thickness 10.9 mm | 59 g | 1.5 in | 480 × 480 px | No | Not available | 425 mAh | A3LSMR960 |
| SM-R965U | 887276760186, 887276760179 | Not available | Not available | US | Black, Silver | 47 mm | Height 46.5, Width 46.5, Thickness 10.9 mm | 59 g | 1.5 in | 480 × 480 px | Yes | LTE | 425 mAh | Not available |
| SM-R965F | Not available | Not available | €499 | DE | Black, Silver | 47 mm | Height 46.5, Width 46.5, Thickness 10.9 mm | 59 g | 1.5 in | 480 × 480 px | Yes | LTE | 425 mAh | Not available |
Sources
We read 20 sources for this smartwatch. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/watches/galaxy-watch8-classic
- Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R960/027287230823/mlt.html
- Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_watch6_classic-12438.php
- Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR960
- Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR950
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