Also launched alongside the Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro yesterday are the Galaxy Ring, Watch7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra, marking a significant advancement in wearable technology.
While the Ring will not be available locally, the Galaxy Watch7 which is a straightforward, reliable upgrade for existing Samsung smartwatch users, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra which offers a robust, feature-rich experience for those seeking more are.
Key Specifications
Specification | Galaxy Watch7 | Galaxy Watch Ultra |
---|---|---|
Battery Life | 300mAh, 425mAh | 590mAh |
Operating System | Wear OS 5 powered by Samsung | Wear OS 5 powered by Samsung |
Case Size | 40mm, 44mm | 47mm |
Colors | Green, Silver, Cream | Titanium Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium White |
CPU | Exynos W1000 (5 Core, 3nm) | Exynos W1000 (5 Core, 3nm) |
RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
Connectivity | LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz, NFC, GPS(L1+L5)/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo | LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz, NFC, GPS(L1+L5)/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo |
The Galaxy Watch7 is available in two case sizes (40mm and 44mm) and three colors (Green, Silver, Cream). Its sleek design makes it a perfect accessory for daily wear. In contrast, the Galaxy Watch Ultra, with its larger 47mm case, is built for durability with Titanium Grade 4 materials and comes in Titanium Silver, Titanium Gray, and Titanium White.
The Galaxy Watch7 offers decent battery life with 300mAh and 425mAh options, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra boasts a substantial 590mAh battery, ensuring longer usage times between charges.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
The Ultra model is designed to be more robust and feature-rich:
- Quick Button for instant access to workouts.
- Night Mode for better visibility in low-light conditions.
- 10ATM Water Resistance, making it suitable for all environments.
Both models incorporate Galaxy AI for health monitoring:
- Sleep Insights and Sleep Apnea Detection.
- Suggested Replies for messages based on previous conversations.
Both the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra come with the Exynos W1000 chipset, 2GB RAM, and 32GB storage, ensuring smooth performance. They support LTE, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 2.4+5GHz, NFC, and GPS, providing comprehensive connectivity options.
Watch7, Watch Ultra Pricing and Availability in Kenya
In Kenya, the recommended retail price for the Galaxy Watch Ultra is Kshs. 73,300. The devices will be available for pre-order at authorized Samsung stores and e-commerce partners from 11th July to 31st July.
- Galaxy Watch7 44mm: Priced at Kshs. 37,100
- Galaxy Watch7 40mm: Priced at Kshs. 33,700
- Galaxy Watch7 FE: Priced at Kshs. 25,600
- Galaxy Watch Ultra: Priced at Kshs. 73,300
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