Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Samsung · Released January 1, 2024

Galaxy Watch FE

Samsung's Galaxy Watch FE is a cheap Wear OS watch built on Watch4 hardware; reviewers split on it.

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6.7/10What the pros sayGoodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy Watch FE only at a deep discount, as a basic Android smartwatch with accurate heart rate, sleep metrics and sapphire glass. Reviewers found its old processor sluggish, its battery short and its small screen ringed by big bezels, and one said the older Galaxy Watch6 is the better buy. Skip it if you can find a Watch6 or Watch7 for similar money. It doesn't work with iPhones and lacks Samsung's AI health insights.

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Key specs
Battery life
40 h
Water resistance
IP68
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
1.2" (30 mm)
Resolution
396x396
Performance
Processor
1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920
Storage
16 GB
Body
Weight
1 oz (27 g)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display1.2" (30 mm)
Chipset1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920
RAM / storage16 GB
Weight1 oz (27 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy Watch FE only at a deep discount, as a basic Android smartwatch with accurate heart rate, sleep metrics and sapphire glass. Reviewers found its old processor sluggish, its battery short and its small screen ringed by big bezels, and one said the older Galaxy Watch6 is the better buy. Skip it if you can find a Watch6 or Watch7 for similar money. It doesn't work with iPhones and lacks Samsung's AI health insights.

Best for

Android users who want a basic, low-cost Samsung watch for health tracking.

Not for

Anyone who can afford a Watch6 or Watch7, and iPhone users.

Main strengthAccurate heart-rate monitoring
Main weaknessDated processor feels sluggish
Reasons to buy
Accurate heart-rate monitoring
In-depth sleep and exercise tracking
Sapphire glass
Responsive touch and gesture controls
Reasons to avoid
Dated processor feels sluggish
Poor battery life
Small screen with big bezels
Measured view6.7/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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TechRadar2/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch FE review: A perfectly fine smartwatch that absolutely no-one should buyStephen Warwick · Apr 2025Read on TechRadar ↗
The Verge5/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch FE review: a bogus bargainVictoria Song · Nov 2024Read on The Verge ↗
PCMag4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Watch FE ReviewAndrew Gebhart · Jul 2024Read on PCMag ↗
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
This deviceGalaxy Watch FE
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8
AlternativeSamsung Galaxy Watch8
Display
1.2"1.34"
Chipset
1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
This deviceGalaxy Watch FE
VS
Galaxy Watch8 Classic
AlternativeGalaxy Watch8 Classic
Display
1.2"1.5"
Chipset
1.5GB RAM, Exynos W920Samsung Exynos W1000 (3 nm)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
This deviceGalaxy Watch FE
VS
Suunto Race 3S
AlternativeSuunto Race 3S
Display
1.2"1.32"
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Product data

Full specifications

9 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Battery life
40 h

Display

Form factor
Wearable

Body

Water resistance
IP68
Colors
  • Black
  • Pink Gold
  • Silver

Launch

Released
2024
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