Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 price is Ksh 22,500. It is powered by the Exynos W930 (5 nm) processor with Mali-G68 GPU. The watch has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, which is not expandable. The Galaxy Watch 6 Series is a dedicated personal health coach, offering detailed sleep analysis through Sleep Score Factors and personalized Sleep Messages developed in collaboration with the National Sleep Foundation. It also provides Enhanced Sleep Coaching with customized instructions and Body Composition measurements to completely understand one’s physical health. The Galaxy Watch 6 comes in either 1.3 or 1.5 inches, 480 x 480 pixels AMOLED Sapphire Crystal display with a pixel density of 453 ppi.  The Galaxy Watch6 runs on Android Wear OS 4, powered by a 300 or 425 mAh battery. The watch is available in Graphite, Silver and Gold.

Galaxy Watch 6 Specs

Watch6 Physical Attributes

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 features the most extensive display for its smartwatch devices, with thin bezels. Navigate apps more accessible than ever with an improved interface and a 20% larger screen thanks to a thinner bezel. Galaxy Watch 6 has been redesigned with a sleeker shape that’s easy to wear.

Measuring 42.8 x 44.4 x 9 mm and weighing 33.3g, you will surely experience its large dimensions, premium feel and touch on your wrist. The 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 480 x 480 pixels (~453 ppi density) provides a great screen to view time and enjoy other notable features on the watch.

Feel confident wearing your Galaxy Watch 6 just about anywhere — durable Sapphire crystal glass keeps your screen looking fabulous while protecting it from bumps and scratches. The watch is meticulously crafted with an IP68 rating; Watch6 also resists water and dust.

The Fabric Band is soft, comfy, and features a superlight design that makes wearing Galaxy 6 as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, whether at work in the office, outdoors jogging and all sweaty, swimming to cool off or sleeping at night.

Personalization

Own your day and your look. Match any mood or style with various bands — now even easier to swap with one simple click. Then accent your look with an assortment of new and enhanced Watch faces.

Processing Unit

As a premium watch, Galaxy Watch 6 matches your every expectation. Running the systems and software is a robust and reliable dual-core Android Wear OS 4, with One UI Watch 5 for customization. The Dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and Mali-G68 GPU give the smartwatch unique capabilities similar to most smartphones, enabling you to multitask and interact without worries due to its robust, reliable and efficient processor.

Better Sleeping

Advanced Sleep Coaching gives you the insights to develop better sleep habits and unlock your day’s full potential. Plan your bedtime, detect snoring and understand sleep stages. Plus, the new superlight Fabric Band makes sleeping in your Galaxy Watch 6 even more comfortable.

Work out

Track your workouts with personalized performance insights on duration, distance, calories burned and more. Galaxy Watch 6 automatically recognizes many popular activities — from running to rowing — and manually tracks over 90 more.

Find your zone with your Galaxy Watch 6

Personalized heart rate zones help you target your preferred intensity to maintain the heart rate you need to achieve your goals, whether going for a casual jog or an all-out sprint.

Stay Connected

Your Galaxy Watch 6 syncs with your Galaxy phone seamlessly so you can play your favourite music, control your smartphone camera, make calls, text and do more from anywhere.

Get out into the world without having to carry your phone with you. Thanks to LTE connectivity, your Galaxy Watch 6 connects to your cellular network, keeping you connected to your world just like your phone does.

Take Snapshots

Capture spectacular pics when you use your Galaxy Watch 6 as a cam controller. Open the camera app on your Watch and pinch your fingers to zoom in and out to get the shot right. Then pose, set a timer or tap the shutter button.

Keep Track of your Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 lets you know if you have left your phone behind, then helps you track it down and locate it with a map to retrieve it.

Samsung Wallet

With Samsung Wallet, you can carry your essentials conveniently and securely in your new Galaxy Watch6. Add your payment cards, digital IDs, boarding passes and more.

Battery

Powering the smartwatch is a reliable Li-Ion 425 mAh, non-removable that keeps power as much as possible, with the Exynos W930 (5 nm) chipset ensuring optimal battery charge use through intelligent power management

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy Smart Watch 6

Pros

• Large, decent 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display
• Decent smartwatch display resolution at 480 x 480 pixels (~453 ppi density)
• Waterproof, up to 50m in water with IP68 Rating
• ECG Certified
• Decent dual-core, Exynos W930 (5 nm) processing unit
• Sapphire Crystal Display Glass protected, always on display
• Large memory capacity, 16GB 2GB RAM
• Supports WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC connectivity
• Powerful battery for smartwatch
• Supports 10W wireless charging
• Speaker support installed for quality audio when calling or listening to music
• Smartwatch comes installed with sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, compass, heart rate, barometer, thermometer (skin temperature)
• Natural language commands and dictation
• Runs on Android Wear OS 4
• Custom OneUI Watch 5 user interface support
• Monitors blood pressure
• Strong aluminum frame that guarantees longevity
• Bezels are 30% slimmer compared to Watch5

Cons

• Default nits brightness for the display
• Support single eSIM
• No MicroSD slot for additional memory
• Highly-priced for a smartwatch

Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is an excellent smartwatch for modern-day tech-savvy customers who love them extensive, sophisticated and able to keep them connected whether they have smartphones or not. A more prominent display, support eSIM for GSM connectivity and many other features that rival most smartphones make the Watch6 a gem to own and wrap around your wrist. The premium hardware comprising an aluminum frame, sapphire crystal glass protection to the 1.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, and fabric band makes the Watch6 stand out. Whilst its price is a bit high, it is value for your money if you can afford it and are looking for something unique, specific, and that stands out.