What you need to know
- A new list from Chinese regulators has revealed battery specs for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch series.
- The Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic seem to have similar battery sizes.
- However, no mention was made of a Pro version, suggesting that the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro may not have a successor.
Samsung’s next big launch of the year is still months away, and if the company follows tradition, it will host an event in August to unveil its next-generation Galaxy foldable device and successor to the Galaxy Watch 5 series. These watches recently appeared on a new listing, revealing battery specs.
We’ve heard from previous rumors that the 40mm and 44mm variants of the Galaxy Watch 6 will have typical battery capacities of 300mAh and 425mAh, respectively. via). (opens in new tab)).
Additionally, the listing suggests that both the smaller and larger sizes of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic have the same battery capacity as their standard counterparts. Given that both have the same battery capacity, it’s no surprise that this is accurate.
These capacities, at least on paper, are greater than the battery capacities of previous models. More specifically, the Galaxy Watch 5 has a 284mAh battery in the 40mm model and a 410mAh battery in the 44mm model.
What’s interesting about this list is the lack of a Pro version of the next-gen smartwatch. It’s unclear if the South Korean tech giant will drop the Pro model from its upcoming smartwatch series. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is one of our top picks for the best Android smartwatches for many reasons. The main reason for that is its impressive stamina and fast charging speeds.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro brought some serious competition to the Apple Watch, but in light of rumors that a Pro version isn’t in the pipeline, it’s not clear if the competition will get tougher, or at least stay the same this year.
The Apple Watch is widely regarded as the best smartwatch overall, but the Galaxy Watch 5 is arguably even better. The ultimate extension.
