The new Galaxy Watch 7 series from Samsung has been spotted on SIRIM, which happens to be the Malaysian certification site, and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) indicating an imminent release. That stack comprises three models: the Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra and a fresh budget-friendly Galaxy Watch FE. The BIS certification for the Galaxy Watch 7 reveals its model numbers as SM-L300, SM-L305F, SM-L310, and SM-L315F. Both models are revealed from FCC documents as the Galaxy Watch Ultra bound by model number SM-L705F and the Galaxy Watch FE, codenamed SM-R861. That hints towards these wearables launching in India.
The Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Series
Samsung is extending its line-up slightly beyond last year’s basic Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic by including the Watch FE and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is meant to take on the Apple Watch Ultra – and so, it has all of the premium features and high-end specs – while the Watch FE is for buyers who might not want to drop that kind of cash from their wallet. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (SM-L705F) support page is live, but the support page does not reveal any hardware details.
We are likely to see the wearables launch at Samsung Unpacked in July, alongside new foldables, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds TWS, and more. FCC certification had also listed the 15W and 5W wireless charging was supported for both Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch FE respectively, which could offer around a 50% faster charging rate than the current market-leading standard among wearable devices – Up from 10W by the outgoing Galaxy Watch series (Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6). The FCC listing confirms Wi-Fi and optional LTE connectivity for these models.
Reports suggest the Galaxy Watch 7 might be Samsung’s first device with a 3nm Exynos chip, promising a 20% boost in power efficiency and performance over the Galaxy Watch 6. Storage capacity may increase from 16GB to 32GB. The Galaxy Watch Ultra might feature a larger 47mm display, compared to 40mm and 44mm sizes for the Watch 7, with a 590mAh battery. The Watch 7 may have 300mAh (40mm) and 425mAh (44mm) batteries. The Ultra variant may also boast a Titanium (Grade 4) chassis and sapphire crystal glass display.
Both models might come with MIL-STD-810H certification for durability. The Ultra could offer 10ATM+ IP68 dust and water resistance, while the Watch 7 might have 5ATM+ IP68 protection. The Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to be available only in a cellular model, while the Ultra might come in both cellular and Bluetooth-only models, both supporting L1+L5 dual-frequency GPS. An Amazon Italy listing suggests the Galaxy Watch FE might be priced at EUR 199 (around ₹17,900).
FAQs
What are the model numbers for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series?
The model numbers are SM-L300, SM-L305F, SM-L310, SM-L315F for the Watch 7, SM-L705F for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and SM-R861 for the Galaxy Watch FE.
When is the expected launch date for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 series?
The Galaxy Watch 7 series is expected to debut at the Samsung Unpacked event in July.
