Considering the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 launched back in September 2020, we thought Samsung had forgotten about this line of fitness trackers altogether – but recent leaks and rumors suggest a Galaxy Fit 3 is indeed on the way.
We don't have a ton of information on what to expect, but we do have some interesting predictions and tips to browse through. If you're looking for an advanced fitness tracker sometime in 2024, this could be an option.
In addition to gathering the details we've heard so far, we've also put together a wish list for what we want to see from the Galaxy Fit 3, just in case Samsung reads along and can make a few tweaks to the final product.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? The next compact fitness tracker from Samsung
- When is it out? 2024 seems likely
- How much is it? Maybe around $120 / £80 / AU$270
Release date and price of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
While previous rumors pointed to a Galaxy Fit 3 launch in the first half of 2023, that clearly hasn't happened. In fact, it doesn't look like the wearable will be released in 2023 at all.
Considering the device is now appearing with regulators, this suggests a launch isn't far off, but at this stage we're probably looking at 2024. It could even launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy S24 in January. The tracker has now also appeared in a Bluetooth database.
In terms of price, we initially expected the Fit 3 to match the Fit 2's starting price: $59 / £39 / AU$135 specifically. However, the latest leak on this front suggests the new fitness tracker could potentially be two times as much as its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 news and leaks
While there aren't a large number of leaks surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, there are some. We've seen leaked renders from two sources, both of which show a larger screen than the Galaxy Fit 2's 1.1-inch screen. It looks like the fitness tracker is moving into smartwatch territory.
On the right side of the device we see a physical button and a hole for the microphone, and the rumored colors are gray, gold and black – nothing to get too excited about, but sensible choices. Of course, these are all unofficial renderings, so don't take anything as confirmed at this point.
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 Renders#SamsungGalaxyFit3#Samsung pic.twitter.com/RN90KG1Y5fNovember 9, 2023
Generative AI is being added to almost everything at the moment, and the thought is that the larger screen could enable some sort of AI assistant on the fitness tracker. There's also talk of AI upgrades for the Galaxy S24, and Samsung is clearly excited about the technology.
Another leak concerns the battery, which will apparently be significantly larger in capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2. However, that may not be as beneficial as you think when it comes to battery life – if the new tracker does indeed come with a larger screen that requires more power to work.
What we want to see
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 is a decent wearable, achieving 3.5 stars in our review, but that also means there's plenty of room for improvement, which the following features can help with.
1. More accurate heart rate measurement
A reliable heart rate monitor is a near-essential feature for any fitness tracker, and yet it's something the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 lacks.
Sure, it has a heart rate monitor, but in our testing we found that the readings for both resting heart rate and exercise were way off compared to other devices. It is therefore very important that Samsung improves this for the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.
2.GPS
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 doesn't include GPS, and while that may be understandable given its low price, it's a very useful feature to have.
So we'd like to see Samsung add it to the Galaxy Fit 3, or at least add connected GPS so the tracker can piggyback on your phone's GPS connection.
3. Better battery life
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 actually has a pretty solid battery life, but according to our tests, it falls far short of the company's claims. Samsung claims it will last more than two weeks, but we found a daily drop of around 10% with normal use and up to 20% on days where we exercised for longer periods. That means actual battery life will likely be around 5-10 days.
For the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, we want a wearable that really lasts at least two weeks, without you having to seriously limit its use.
4. An always-on display
An always-on display isn't really an essential feature for a fitness tracker, but it's nice to have as it means you can always see the time and other important information like notifications.
Of course, this can also hurt battery life, but a well-implemented Always-on display doesn't have to be a big burden, and we'd like it to be a feature you can turn off so you can choose whether you want the use the battery life or not.
5. An altimeter
An altimeter is another thing that isn't really essential, but it's a handy extra on any kind of fitness tracker as it allows you to monitor altitude.
It's something else that isn't offered on the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2, but we hope it is offered on the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3.