Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 announcement and release date

The newest generation of Samsung smartwatches was announced recently. This year, the new Galaxy Watch 7 will become available alongside the brand new Galaxy Watch Ultra. This blog will dive into the details surrounding the announcement of the new Galaxy Watch 7.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 release date

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 will be available in both 40mm and 44mm. You can choose between the LTE variant (with 4G) or a regular version (no 4G). This year will do without a Classic or Pro variant of the Galaxy Watch. This time around we can enjoy a brand new concept: the Galaxy Watch Ultra. The release date of the Galaxy Watch 7 is as followed:

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 announcement: 10th of July, 2024
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 release date: 19th of July, 2024
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 available from: 19th of July 2024

Starting from the 10th of July, the Galaxy Watch 7 can be pre-ordered from Samsung directly. Placing a pre-order now comes with a free nylon strap, and means you'll be one of the first consumers to own the watch. The Galaxy Watch 7 is released on the same day as the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 price

The price of the Galaxy Watch 7 has remained the same as last year's Watch 6. The cheapest version you can buy will set you back 289 pounds. The biggest variant with LTE (4G) costs 369 pounds. The prices are all the same as the Watch 6 was on release. Below is an overview of all the prices.

The Galaxy Watch 7 is significantly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. The Ultra will quickly set you back 2x as much as the regular 7. More information can be found in our Galaxy Watch Ultra announcement blog.

Galaxy Watch 7 announced at Samsung Unpacked

The Samsung Unpacked event is a large press moment to announce all the newest products. This event featured the smartwatches, as well as the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 smartphones. There was a lot of leaked information about the Galaxy Watch 7. Today was the day we could see which of these were true. 

Earlier leaked renders showed the design of the Watch 7, which is practically the same as the Galaxy Watch 6. It was also apparent early on that no Classic or Pro variant would be made this iteration. Instead, we've got the new Galaxy Watch Ultra which is quite different from the Watch 7. 

The Galaxy Watch 7 is available in three colours:

• The 40mm variant is available in Green and Cream
• The 44mm variant is available in Green and Silver

Functions of the Galaxy Watch 7

It was speculated that the Galaxy Watch 7 would feature a long-awaited function, being able to track your blood glucose levels. This function is now confirmed to be present, as well as a new health function that can detect sleep apnea. These bits of data, as well as all other health data, is now processed by AI to show advanced details in the data.

The new Exynos W1000 chipset is the most powerful processor ever found on the Galaxy Watch. This is a surprising update, given that the previous generation also got a processor update. There's normally at least two smartwatch generations before the processor gets an update. It could be that the processor upgrade was necessary to run the new AI functions.

The BioActive sensor keeps track of all sorts of data like heartrate and sleep patterns. The sensor has been given an overhaul to be more precise than before. Another component of the watch which got an accuracy buff is the GPS module. This now runs on Dual-Frequency which means you'll get an accurate reading wherever you are.

Straps

The straps for the Galaxy Watch 7 remain unchanged. The connector for both the 40mm as well as the 44mm variant use a 20mm strap, as we've seen since the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The Galaxy Watch 7 straps will not fit the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which received a totally new connector. 

In summary

The new Galaxy Watch 7 series is now officially announced. Many functions and specifications which were leaked ahead are now confirmed. The straps of the Galaxy Watch 7 will remain the same as before. You can find the Watch 7 in stores starting July 19th. You can place a pre-order for the new watch on Samsung's website.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Galaxy Watch 7 release?
The new Galaxy Watch 7 series was announced on July 10th and will be available on July 19th, 2024. The smartwatch is also available for pre-order.

What will the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 cost?
The Galaxy Watch 7 starts at £ 289 for the smallest variant without LTE. The big variant with LTE sets you back £ 369.

When is the Galaxy Watch Ultra releasing?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is releasing together with the Galaxy Watch 7. They will both be available starting July 19th, 2024.