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Samsung Galaxy 6 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy 7

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • Screen: 47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W930, 5 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Wi-Fi 4 support.
KSh 22,500Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

  • Screen: 44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels.
  • Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor.
  • 2 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch.
KSh 22,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 1.5-inch OLED screen, 2 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the better buy: it is lighter to wear all day and has more storage (32 GB).

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Exynos W930, 5 nm processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
16 GB storage in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
32 GB storage in this version

Portability

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
59 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
33.8 g

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

  • 1.5-inch OLED display.
  • Exynos W930 processor.
  • 2 GB RAM.
  • 16 GB storage.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

  • Lighter: 33.8 g (vs 59 g).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 16 GB).
  • Slimmer: 9.7 mm thick (vs 10.9 mm).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours per chargeUp to 40 hours per charge
Storage16 GB storage32 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.5-inch OLED display
PerformanceExynos W930 processorExynos W1000 processor
ConnectionsWi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWear OS Powered by SamsungWear OS 5

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Display47 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 43 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution47 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 43 mm: 432 × 432 pixels44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display featuresFull-colour Always-On Display; up to 2,000 nitsFull-colour always-on display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Network / cellularLTE model: GSM, HSPA and LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMEmbedded SIM on LTE modeleSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDouDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Announced26 July 20232024, July 10
Dimensions47 mm: 46.5 × 46.5 × 10.9 mm; 43 mm: 42.5 × 42.5 × 10.9 mm44 mm: 44.4 × 44.4 × 9.7 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 40.4 × 9.7 mm
Weight47 mm: 59.0 g without strap; 43 mm: 52.0 g without strap44 mm: 33.8 g; 40 mm: 28.8 g, without band
Build materialsStainless-steel frame; sapphire-crystal frontAluminum case
Strap / band20 mm Hybrid Eco-Leather Band; standard 20 mm straps compatible—
Controls / buttonsPhysical rotating bezel; two side buttons; touchscreenTouchscreen and physical buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
ProcessorExynos W930, 5 nmExynos W1000, 3 nm
CPUDual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A555-core
GPUMali-G68Mali-G68
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage16 GB32 GB
Operating systemWear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 4) with One UI 5 WatchWear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
SpeakerBuilt-in loudspeakerSupported
CallingBluetooth calling; LTE model supports standalone cellular callingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions
Microphone—Supported

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
SensorsSamsung BioActive Sensor (optical heart rate, electrical heart signal and bioelectrical impedance); infrared temperature sensor; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic sensor; light sensor; 3D Hall sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate and heart-rhythm monitoring; ECG and irregular-heart-rhythm notifications where available; blood-pressure monitoring where available; blood oxygen; body composition; skin-temperature-based cycle trackingHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phone
Sleep trackingSleep-stage tracking, sleep score, snore detection and Advanced Sleep CoachingSleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where available
Sports / workout modesAutomatic workout detection and Samsung Health exercise trackingMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresPersonalised heart-rate zones; running analysis; route workout and Track BackDual-frequency route tracking; personalised heart-rate zones and running metrics
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and emergency SOS features through a compatible phone or LTE serviceFall detection and SOS features when configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Battery capacity47 mm: 425 mAh typical; 43 mm: 300 mAh typical44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off; up to 30 hours with Always-On Display onUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off
ChargingFast WPC-based wireless charging, up to 10 WFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810H compliant; IP68 ingress protectionMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Phone compatibilityAndroid 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGalaxy Wearable and Samsung HealthGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsBlack; Silver44 mm: Green, Silver; 40 mm: Green, Cream

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 6 ClassicSamsung Galaxy Watch 7
Case material—Aluminum
Release status—Available. Released 2024, July 24
Model numbers—SM-L310F, SM-L315F
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
SAR (EU)—0.73 W/kg (head) 1.85 W/kg (body)
Additional durability features—Armor Aluminum 2

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 40 hours per charge.
  • Both have 2 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter watch for all-day wear and more storage.

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