According to a report, Samsung Galaxy Watch FE will be launched soon. The South Korean tech conglomerate may soon introduce a ‘Fan Edition’ (FE) version of its Galaxy Watch smartwatch, which runs on Google’s Wear OS operating system. It is expected to come at a lower price than the company’s recent smartwatch models, and its specifications are said to be similar to older Galaxy Watch models. The Galaxy Watch FE is likely to launch before July, when Samsung is likely to launch the Galaxy Watch 7 series.
Android Headlines has spotted three model numbers for the alleged Galaxy Watch FE in the IMEI database. Model number SM-R866F reportedly belongs to the global model, while model numbers SM-R866U and SM-R866N refer to the US and South Korean markets respectively. According to the publication, the Galaxy Watch FE will be offered at a “budget-friendly price.”
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, launched in August 2021, has the model number SM-R860F, which is very similar to the alleged Galaxy Watch FE model. This suggests that it could come as an affordable smartwatch that runs Wear OS, and is powered by the Exynos W920 chip.
Details of the alleged Galaxy Watch FE have not yet surfaced online, including its hardware specifications and pricing. The smartwatch may debut as Samsung’s most affordable wearable with Wear OS and sport the design of the Galaxy Watch 4. Apple’s Watch SE models follow a similar strategy, offering fewer features at a more affordable price.
There’s no word from Samsung on plans to launch a new Galaxy Watch FE model, but expect the company to launch the device in the coming weeks – if it exists. According to previous reports, the South Korean company is planning to launch three Galaxy Watch 7 models, its next-generation smartwatch, along with its next-generation foldable phone at its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in July.
