Another year, another almost exactly same watch spec-wise. I am really unsure who except for people replacing broken hardware buys them anymore. I had watch 5 pro that died this year and every samsung watch just felt like a reluctant sidegrade. So glad I didnt wait for this "groundbreaking innovation" and bought venu 4 its a little clunkier but more smooth and battey life is 5 times better...
Apple / Samsung watches just stagnate, we have more energy efficient chips and more energy dense batteries but they still cant last a weekend trip without charger...
Anonymous, 21 Aug 2026I have galaxy watch 7 classic. Two years and one month and suddenly battery time cut in half. ... moreGalaxy watch 7 classic?!😳
I have galaxy watch 7 classic. Two years and one month and suddenly battery time cut in half. Never Samsung again!
event a proper tracking device got longer battery life...
I want one, but im not charging my watch everyday... Once a week and ill buy! It's 2026, sort this out!
I always expected an aggressive endurance mode to really limit some smart functions to add 6-7 days of battery life. Ticwatch has wearOS and an endurance mode to last 2 weeks
That battery life is just sad. It's not even the battery being small, it's just so badly optimised even compared to previous Samsung models.
i notice the review declines to comment on the LTE functionality. other reviews of older Samsung watches with LTE describe them as unreliable for phone calls, overheating within 5 minutes in temperate weather. phone calls are a primary reason i even consider smartwatches...ditching the megaphone..
without any mention, i gotta assume they still suck at phonecalls.
Nameless, 16 Aug 2026They can break their backs at Samsung, but they will never convince me to buy a "1 day ba... moreIt's a fact that many people find it uncomfortable to sleep with a watch on. So, one might put their watch on the charger, sleep with a ring instead, wake up, take the ring off, and put the watch back on. Samsung is the only major brand that manufactures both watches and a ring that work with a single app.
s4f786, 16 Aug 2026Practically every watch running wear os gets that sort of battery lifeExactly this, my brother has a Galaxy Fit 3 and it lasts him over a week with AOD on.
Galaxy Fit 3 does not run WearOS
Rushie, 17 Aug 2026Freezes the time on AOD ? ... simply not true. Time is only shown in minutes so you won'... moreCan confirm, works fine here
Mr. T, 17 Aug 2026AOD on Samsung watches freezes the time, so it does not refresh. It's not fixed for over ... moreFreezes the time on AOD ? ... simply not true. Time is only shown in minutes so you won't see seconds but it absolutely updates correctly and shows the right time always.
s4f786, 16 Aug 2026Practically every watch running wear os gets that sort of battery lifeThe Ultra 2 easily reach 4 days
AOD on Samsung watches freezes the time, so it does not refresh. It's not fixed for over a year now.
So, they make smartwatches which doesn't show time, and they want me to buy the new one...?
They can break their backs at Samsung, but they will never convince me to buy a "1 day battery life" watch. Try harder.
Anonymous, 15 Aug 2026With this battery life belongs to the garbage , Huawei GT 5 10+ days.Practically every watch running wear os gets that sort of battery life
What a disappointment. New chipset, larger battery, same terrible battery life.
Snapdragon Wear Elite is a disappointment.
Anonymous, 15 Aug 2026With this battery life belongs to the garbage , Huawei GT 5 10+ days.WearOS is the reason
Anonymous, 14 Aug 2026Oppo has a dual cpu design and a bigger battery.That is true