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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (40mm) review

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (40mm). Display diagonal: 3.05 cm (1.2"), Display technology: Super AMOLED, Display resolution: 396 x 396 pixels, Touchscreen. Processor frequency: 1180 MHz, RAM capacity: 1500 MB, Flash memory: 16 GB. Wi-Fi. GPS (satellite). Battery capacity: 247 mAh. Weight: 25.9 g. Band colour: Pink gold. Operating system installed: Wear OS

BODY COMPOSITION Don't just listen to your body. Know it.

Track your fitness progress with our first smartwatch that conveniently measures body composition. Get to know your body fat percentage, skeletal muscle, body water and more to achieve your goals. The Samsung BioActive Sensor and our fastest chip brings the biggest innovation to Galaxy Watch yet. Get a BIA measurement using just two fingers in 15 seconds. Anytime, anywhere. The new Samsung BioActive Sensor captures your body composition in real time to inform you as you manage your health goals.

GROUP CHALLENGE Your workout buddies have your back

Enjoy every step you take with your friends and family with the Galaxy Watch4. Track your steps and compete with friends in a fun competition through a live message board. Challenges come with commemorative badges and a point system to make exercise fun, motivating and socially rewarding.

DAILY ACTIVITY & FITNESS TRACKING Name a workout. It can track it.

Track your activities and fitness scores on your watch and phone. Count steps, check calories and stay on the grid with GPS. Galaxy Watch4 detects physical activity to track your routines and supports more than 90 exercises for a more accurate report of your workouts.

BLOOD PRESSURE & ECG All the data your heart desires

Meet the Samsung BioActive Sensor that measures ECG and blood pressure in real time. After initial calibration, the sensors quickly check your blood pressure. You can also check abnormal heart rate and rhythm through ECG and send data straight to your phone to be easily shared. Measure blood pressure using an Optical Heart Rate Sensor known as the PPG Sensor. Measure ECG using an Electrical Heart Sensor.

ADVANCED SLEEP The most holistic sleep analysis on Galaxy watch

The sleep tracker detects and holistically analyses your sleep stages while you rest. Improved measuring options let you check your blood oxygen levels and snoring patterns (not saying you do). Plus, get advanced insights from the National Sleep Foundation for better sleep quality and duration.

DESIGN Sleek, seamless, iconic

Galaxy Watch4 features a simple design with a streamlined Armour Aluminium metal frame. It offers high-end looks and functionality for your workouts and day-to-day tasks.
Choose from a selection of bands, including the Hybrid Leather Band and the Sport Band, to fashion your own band style. Treat your wrist with high-quality materials, comfort fit and sweat-resistant surfaces.

WATCH FACE A new day. A new watch face.

Choose between analogue or digital watch faces with a variety of backgrounds, fonts and colours to match your tastes, the weather or the occasion. Spice up your character watch faces with AR Emojis to express your style, while animated graphics show what you're up to, like running or listening to music.

NEW OPERATING SYSTEM It's a real team player

The first smartwatch with Wear OS Powered by Samsung, Galaxy Watch4 puts seamless access to your favourite apps on your wrist. You'll get a rich app selection, from music streaming apps to anything in the massive library of health and fitness apps.

COMPATIBILITY Plays well with others

The Galaxy Watch4 comes with Wear OS Powered by Samsung, giving you seamless connection with Samsung Galaxy devices. Control ANC on Galaxy Buds2 or enable apps on your phone straight from your watch. Additional features like the compass makes the Galaxy Watch4 even more resourceful.

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  • Sleek, lightweight aluminum design with FKM Strap
  • Enhanced fitness and activity tracking
  • Increased health and fitness apps availability: Incl. Strava

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (40mm) specs

Display

Watch glass type: Corning Gorilla Glass DX+
Display technology: Super AMOLED
Always-on display: yes
Display diagonal: 3.05 cm (1.2")
Touchscreen: yes
Display resolution: 396 x 396 pixels
Display type: Digital

Design

Water resistance: 5 ATM
International Protection (IP) code: IP68
Protection features: Dust resistant, Waterproof
Closure type: Single prong strap buckle
Shape: Round
Band colour: Pink gold
Watch case material: Aluminium
Watch case colour: Pink gold
Watch case size: 40 mm
Market positioning: Smartwatch

Performance

Processor cores: 2
Processor frequency: 1180 MHz
Processor model: Exynos W920
Processor manufacturer: Samsung
Flash memory: 16 GB
RAM capacity: 1500 MB
Operating system installed: Wear OS
Mobile operating systems supported: Android 10, Android 10.0, Android 6.0, Android 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 7.1.2, Android 8.0, Android 9.0
FM radio: no
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Features

Military standard: MIL-STD-810G
Barometer: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Caller ID: yes
Electronic compass: yes
Geomagnetic sensor: yes
SMS notifications: yes
Timer: yes
Personal info management (PIM): Alarm clock, Calculator, Events reminder, Notes, SOS
Quality of sleep: yes
Personal goals: yes
Activity tracker: yes
Gyroscope: yes
Accelerometer: yes
Calories burned: yes
Blood oxygen sensor: yes
Blood pressure monitor: yes
Heart rate sensor type: Electrical, Optical
Heart rate contact sensors: yes
Heart rate monitor: yes

Network

Galileo: yes
GLONASS: yes
BeiDou: yes
GPS (satellite): yes
Mobile network connection: no

Ports & interfaces

Near Field Communication (NFC): yes
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi: yes
USB port: no

Power

Wireless charging: yes
Battery capacity: 247 mAh

Weight & dimensions

Weight: 25.9 g
Thickness: 9.8 mm
Depth: 39.3 mm
Width: 40.4 mm

Packaging data

Package type: Box

Packaging content

Charger: yes
Manual: yes