Most of the time we heard rumors about the existence of a Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, it was thought it would launch during the next Samsung Unpacked (presumably on July 10) – but it now looks like it will happen to appear sooner than that.
According to known tipster @MysteryLupinthe Galaxy Watch FE will actually launch on Monday, June 24. That fits with reports from a few days ago that suggested the watch would be part of a Samsung promotional offer sometime this month.
It’s perhaps no surprise that Samsung wants to launch one of its upcoming devices separately from Unpacked: the July event is expected to unveil the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Add to that a full reveal for the Samsung Galaxy Ring, as well as reveals for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and perhaps the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, and there won’t be much time left to talk about anything else.
What we think we know so far
If rumors so far are to be believed, the Galaxy Watch FE will be a more affordable alternative to the Galaxy Watch 7 (with the same Fan Edition branding as Samsung’s phones). A price of €199-€219 has been mentioned.
This would put the new watch slightly above the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 in terms of price. Originally launched in 2021, this watch is still on sale for $199 / £199 / AU$399 – and the Galaxy Watch FE is supposedly based on it.
The leaked specs match the Galaxy Watch 4 very well, although it sounds like the new model’s screen could be slightly smaller: 1.2 inches in diameter instead of 1.4 inches.
It looks like we won’t have to wait long to find out for sure, and when the smartwatch appears, we’ll bring you the news right away. We’ll also cover the next big Samsung Unpacked event, whenever Samsung decides to hold it.