- The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 is now in for review at GSMArena.
- The Watch9 is available in 40mm or 44mm sizes, with colors Cream and Graphite (40mm) and Graphite and Silver (44mm), going on sale August 7.
- Pricing is listed as £490 respectively, though the text appears incomplete.
- The Watch9 features the new Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC, promising smoother experience, faster app launches, better AI, and improved battery efficiency.
- Battery capacities are increased: 390mAh (40mm, up from 325mAh) and 445mAh (44mm, only 10mAh more than Watch8).
- Build remains unchanged: aluminum casing, sapphire crystal over AMOLED, IP68, 5 ATM, and MIL-STD-810H protection. No rotating bezel or crown.
- The Galaxy Watch9 is not a major upgrade, and owners of the Watch8 are advised to keep their current model for another year.
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch9, which will be available for purchase starting August 7. The smartwatch comes in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm, priced at €490 each.3
The new model features a Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC, promising a smoother user experience with faster app launches and enhanced AI performance. The battery capacity has also seen an upgrade, with the 40mm model now housing a 390mAh battery (up from 325mAh on the Watch8) and the 44mm model featuring a 445mAh battery, which is only a slight increase from its predecessor.56
Despite these improvements, the Galaxy Watch9 retains much of the design and specifications of the Galaxy Watch8. The aluminum casing, sapphire crystal top over the AMOLED display, and the IP68 and 5 ATM ratings remain unchanged. Notably, the watch lacks a rotating bezel or crown, which some users may miss.78
While the Galaxy Watch9 offers some enhancements, it may not be compelling enough for current Galaxy Watch8 owners to upgrade immediately, as the overall aesthetic and functionality are quite similar.
The Galaxy Watch9 is available in several colors, including Cream and Graphite for the 40mm model, and Graphite and Silver for the 44mm model.
As Samsung continues to innovate in the wearable tech space, the Galaxy Watch9 stands as a testament to the brand's commitment to quality and performance, even if it doesn't break new ground.
“The Galaxy Watch9 comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes with Cream, Graphite, and Silver color options. It features the Snapdragon Wear Elite SoC and larger batteries (390mAh/445mAh), though the 44mm sees only a slight increase from the Watch8.”
