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Samsung Galaxy 7 vs Samsung Galaxy FE

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Screen: 396 × 396 pixels.
  • Exynos W920 processor.
  • 1.5 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 19,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 has a larger 1.5-inch, sharper screen, more RAM (2 GB) and more storage (32 GB), while the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE is lighter to wear all day.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
396 × 396 pixels

Performance

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Exynos W1000, 3 nm processor
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Exynos W920 processor

Memory

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
2 GB RAM in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
1.5 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
32 GB storage in this version
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
16 GB storage in this version

Software

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Runs Wear OS 5; One UI 6 Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

  • Larger 1.5-inch screen (vs 1.2-inch).
  • More memory: 2 GB RAM (vs 1.5 GB).
  • More storage: 32 GB (vs 16 GB).
  • Higher screen resolution: 480 × 480 (vs 396 × 396).
  • Blood-pressure (hypertension) notifications.
  • Newer Wear OS 5 (vs Wear OS 4).

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Lighter: 26.6 g (vs 33.8 g).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Storage32 GB storage16 GB storage
Display1.5-inch OLED display1.2-inch OLED display
PerformanceExynos W1000 processorExynos W920 processor
Memory2 GB RAM1.5 GB RAM
SoftwareWear OS 5Wear OS 4
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh247 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Display44 mm: 1.5-inch Super AMOLED; 40 mm: 1.3-inch Super AMOLED1.2-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolution44 mm: 480 × 480 pixels; 40 mm: 432 × 432 pixels396 × 396 pixels
Display protectionSapphire crystalSapphire crystal
Display featuresFull-colour always-on displayFull-colour Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Network / cellularGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIMeSIMeSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzWi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
Positioning / GNSSDual-frequency GPS, L1 + L5; GLONASS; BeiDou; GalileoGPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Announced2024, July 102024, June 13
Dimensions44 mm: 44.4 × 44.4 × 9.7 mm; 40 mm: 40.4 × 40.4 × 9.7 mm39.3 × 40.4 × 9.8 mm
Weight44 mm: 33.8 g; 40 mm: 28.8 g, without band26.6 g without band
Build materialsAluminum caseAluminum case
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttonsTouchscreen and physical buttons

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
ProcessorExynos W1000, 3 nmExynos W920
CPU5-coreDual-core 1.18 GHz
GPUMali-G68Mali-G68
RAM2 GB1.5 GB
Storage32 GB16 GB
Operating systemWear OS 5; One UI 6 WatchWear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
SpeakerSupportedSupported
MicrophoneSupportedSupported
CallingBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editionsBluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
SensorsSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; temperature; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensorSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, blood pressure, body composition, blood oxygen, skin temperature and Energy Score; availability varies by market and paired phoneHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, body composition and wellness features; availability varies by market and paired phone
Sleep trackingSleep tracking, sleep coaching and sleep-apnoea features where availableSleep tracking and sleep coaching
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detectionMultiple workout modes with automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresDual-frequency route tracking; personalised heart-rate zones and running metricsGPS workout tracking
Safety & emergency featuresFall detection and SOS features when configuredFall detection and SOS features when configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Battery capacity44 mm: 425 mAh; 40 mm: 300 mAh247 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display offUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off
ChargingFast wireless charging, WPC-basedFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistance5 ATM; IP685 ATM; IP68
Durability / certificationsMIL-STD-810HMIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAMAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGalaxy Wearable; Samsung HealthGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
Colors44 mm: Green, Silver; 40 mm: Green, CreamBlack; Pink Gold; Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Watch 7Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 24Available. Released 2024, June 24
Model numbersSM-L310F, SM-L315FSM-R861, SM-R866
Card slotNoNo
CameraNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
USBNoNo
RadioNoNo
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 66, 71LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
SAR (EU)0.73 W/kg (head) 1.85 W/kg (body)0.52 W/kg (head) 0.17 W/kg (body)
Additional durability featuresArmor Aluminum 2—

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium case.
  • Both take ECG readings.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both take calls over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE makes sense if you want a lighter watch for all-day wear.

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