Samsung launches 2 new Galaxy Watches with the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic

Samsung´s latest unpacked event, it announced 2 new Galaxy Watches which are coming down under to Australia with the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic which have been designed to help users build healthier habits every day and all through the night with the new Watch 6 series packing holistic health offerings and powerful performance in a refined and sleek design, boasting a slimmer bezel, a larger and more vibrant display, and more interactive user interface.

TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics has stated:

¨With the new Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, we are delivering on our commitment to democratise health and wellness tools, now offering easier access right from the wrist,” and that “From sleep and fitness coaching to nutritional insights, Samsung is helping to provide new and convenient ways to help users gain understanding and take action for better health and wellness, every day and every night.”

A Refined Design

The Galaxy Watch6 series offers all new designs that provide better viewing, greater power and a wider selection of more customisable and comfortable options.

The display is now 20% larger which Samsung has said makes it easier to read and write allowing and showcasing more text on screen and a larger keyboard all whilst maintaining a comfortable size.

The Galaxy Watch6 and the Watch 6 classic now come with a more vibrant, higher resolution display that boasts a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, coupled with an Always On Display brightness adjustment feature. The Galaxy Watch6 and the Watch6 Classic is also powered by an enhanced processor and memory, Galaxy Watch6 delivers smoother and faster interactions.

Furthermore, both watches come with a 30% slimmer bezel and a 15% thinner rotating bezel respectively enhancing the beauty of the signature circle frame.

Maximising Your Experience Right from Your Wrist

The new Samsung Wallet on Galaxy Watch6 combines Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass to incorporate more of the user’s wallet – including boarding passes as well as credit cards and membership cards all on their watch.

WhatsApp makes it easier for Galaxy Watch users to stay connected with friends and family, all without getting out a phone. Furthermore, later this spring users can stay productive right from their watch with new apps from Google Calendar and Gmail which will be exclusively available on Wear OS.

Users can also track fitness progress or nutritional data more easily with updates to MyFitnessPal, and coming soon, enjoy additional streaming options with Audible.

Furthermore, personal data on the watch remains secure thanks to the Samsung Knox security platform.

The specs

The Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic come with the following specs:

Pricing

The Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic are available for pre-order in Australia from July 26, with general availability starting August 18.

Pricing depends on the size of the display and are as follows: