Samsung: we expect new "premium" smart watches this year

Samsung has confirmed that “new premium models” will be launched this year, but most likely towards the end of the year. This has fueled further speculation that the Galaxy Watch 7 will be joined by its main competitor, the Apple Watch Ultra.

At the first presentation of the first quarter results to shareholders this year, the company stated that they are already preparing new devices: “In the field of smartwatches, MX Business will aim to meet the demand for upgrades by launching new premium models.”

At first glance, this is a rather loose statement that doesn't give us anything concrete - really, only that Samsung is planning to launch smartwatches in 2024, something that even artificial intelligence models could predict with certainty.

However, it's worth noting the recent increase in rumors and speculation about the design of the Galaxy Watch 7 series, which gives us a bit more food for thought. The most speculation is about the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE model and the "Galaxy Watch Ultra" project.

Currently, opinions are divided among experts. Some believe that the Galaxy Watch 7 will consist of a standard and “Pro” edition, while others claim that it will be a repeat of the “Classic” edition (a sequel to the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic from 2023).

Anyway, for now, it seems most likely that we can expect a brand new “Ultra” edition, which Samsung has never used in its smartwatch lineup before.

If the Galaxy Watch FE does indeed arrive, this could potentially mean that we can expect four new Samsung smartwatch models in 2024 – all in addition to the long-awaited ring. Galaxy Ring, activity tracker Galaxy Fit 3 and Galaxy AI innovations for Samsung Health.

We will have to wait a little longer for the official confirmation of all this information, rumors and speculations.

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to take place in early July and will almost certainly feature the next generation of wearables.