Even if the larger Galaxy Watch Ultra received more attention than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, the latter is still a wristwatch that you shouldn't pass up. It has an amazing display, top-notch specifications, and all the wellness, health, and fitness tracking you could ask for. Despite the lack of a Classic version this year, the sleek and elegant appearance of the Watch 7 makes it one of the most attractive smartwatches available.


However, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, the noteworthy Samsung wristwatch from the previous year, is equally worthy of many of those praises. The two watches don't seem to differ all that much at first glance. Even the functions that are offered are the same, as are the display and specifications. Do they really differ that much, and should you upgrade? We learned the truth.


Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: specs


Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Display size

40mm: 1.3 inches

44mm: 1.5 inches

40mm: 1.3 inches

44mm: 1.5 inches

Body size

40mm

44mm

40mm

44mm

Weight

40mm: 28.8 grams

44mm: 33.8 grams

40mm: 28.7 grams

44mm: 33.3 grams

Resolution in pixels

40mm: 432 x 432 (453 ppi)

44mm: 480 x 480 (453 ppi)

40mm: 432 x 432 (453 ppi)

44mm: 480 x 480 (453 ppi)

Touchscreen

Super AMOLED, always-on display

Super AMOLED, always-on display

Storage

32GB

16GB

Wireless interface

Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, NFC, LTE (certain models)

Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, NFC, LTE (certain models)

Depth

0.38 inches (9.7 mm)

0.35 inches (9 mm)

Blood oxygen sensor

Yes

Yes

Accelerometer

Yes

Yes

Gyroscope

Yes

Yes

Ambient light sensor

Yes

Yes

Heart rate sensor

Yes

Yes

Barometer

Yes

Yes

GPS

Dual Frequency L1+L5

Single Frequency L1

Compass

Yes

Yes

Water/dust resistant

MIL-STD-810H, 5ATM, IP68

MIL-STD-810H, 5ATM, IP68

Battery life

40mm: 300mAh

44mm: 425mAh

40mm: 300mAh

44mm: 425mAh

Price

From $300

From $300




Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: design


To be perfectly honest, these two watches are very much the same. The all-encompassing display of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is surrounded by thin bezels in an elegant design. Even the larger size fits nicely on a smaller wrist thanks to the unobtrusive styling. Samsung's "one click" attachment points make switching out the strap comfortable and simple. It is robust enough to withstand the rigors of daily life because it has MIL-STD-810H, 5ATM, and IP68 standards for dust and water protection. And the Watch 7 is those things as well because the Galaxy Watch 6 is. With the exception of the Galaxy Watch 7's little thickness, they are nearly identical.


Is it time for Samsung to consider a different design? It has the same design as the Galaxy Watch 4, with the exception of a few somewhat smaller bezel sizes to indicate advancement. Although it's a lovely style that makes the pill easier to swallow, we have to wonder how long Samsung can keep releasing the same design. However, we suppose Samsung can accomplish the same goals as Apple with the Apple Watch.


Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: display


As above, so below: Between the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 7, not much has changed. The 40mm and 44mm casing sizes have displays measuring 1.3 inches and 1.5 inches, respectively, with resolutions of 432 by 432 and 480 by 480. Super AMOLED technology powers the screen behind both models' thin bezels. With deep blacks and sufficient brightness to be seen in bright sunshine, the screens are clear, vibrant, and sharp.


Although there isn't much of a difference between the two smartphones, the display is stunning.


Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: performance


This particular Galaxy Watch is powered by Samsung's Exynos CPUs, as they are virtually always. The Exynos W1000 CPU, which replaces the Exynos W930 seen in the Watch 6, is exclusive to the Galaxy Watch 7. Additionally, the Exynos has five cores and a 1.6GHz clock speed, which is a big change.



Despite being powerful, the Exynos W930 only has two cores and a clock speed of 1.4GHz, which causes a significant performance difference. Because of its noticeable speed increase over the Watch 6, the Galaxy Watch 7 is a much smoother device to use. While the Galaxy Watch 7's Exynos W1000 is a complete beast, the Watch 6 is still a formidable device.


If that wasn't enough, you can download additional music and apps with the Watch 7's 32GB of storage, which is twice as much as the Watch 6's. In terms of features and performance, the Galaxy Watch 7 is quite superior to its predecessor.



Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: software and features


Both of these smartwatches have the same Wear OS version. Samsung utilizes One UI 5, which is a good piece of software, on top of a slightly modified version of Wear OS 4. Although the notifications are not very good and the watch can occasionally be a little unstable and prone to bugs, neither watch benefits from this.



For both watches, Samsung offers four years of software upgrades and five years of security updates. However, because the Galaxy Watch 7 is one year younger than the Galaxy Watch 6, it will receive one year's more support than the latter.