The Galaxy Watch 4’s headline feature happens to be an overhaul of the software, merging both the feel and look of its Tizen platform coupled with the functionally of wearing an OS. It happens to be the revamp of the company’s smartwatch line. At the same time, it is the launch of its new software in collaboration with Google.
Galaxy Watch 4 is one of the best smartwatches that you can buy at the moment. The Galaxy Watch 4 works best when coupled with a Samsung phone.
Price
The price for Galaxy Watch begins at $249.99 for its Bluetooth model and $299.99 for the LTE model. On the other hand, the classic version starts at $349.99 for its Bluetooth model and $399.99 for the LTE model.
Design
Galaxy Watch 4 features a minimalist design and is available in two sizes. It uses a stainless steel case, leather straps, and a physical rotating bezel. It is compatible with the standard watch straps. The Watch 4 comes with a slick design. The uniform set of crown buttons boasts an oblong shape. The circular watch body is enveloped in Armor Aluminium. It is also waterproof and features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.
Colors
The black and silver color is available in either size. On the other hand pink gold and dark green are reserved for the smaller model and larger model respectively.
Display
Samsung has used an AMOLED panel that is both vibrant and bright in the brightest of sunlight. It has an array of funky colors that utilize the most of watch faces. There are more than 20 installed and a huge variety available for download. The main advantage of OLED tech is that you can enjoy always-on display options that keep both the time and some other information on-screen 24/7.
Software
It wouldn’t be wrong to call Galaxy Watch 4 the launch of Google’s third generation of Wear OS. Wear OS is Google and Samsung’s collaboration, which developed its TizenOS for smartwatches earlier. Watch 4 comes with standard smartwatch features that include fitness and health tracking, contacts, calendar, timers, alarms, weather, and a voice recorder. Samsung has also added gesture controls to accept/decline calls, open an app, or cancel the alarm. Missing some particular fitness features, the Watch 4 will work on any Android phone.
Fitness Features
The Watch 4 offers comprehensive fitness and health tracking features. You can monitor your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep quality, stress, and irregular heartbeats. Moreover, the Galaxy Watch 4 uses bioelectric impedance to assess the proportion of muscle, fat, and water that make your body.
Performance
Samsung has upgraded the chip inside. The new Exynos W920 means more power and power efficiency. The Galaxy Watch 4 is smooth and simple to use. The improved 16GB storage and 1.5 GB RAM are sufficient for installed apps and downloaded music for offline play.
Battery
Samsung quotes up to 40 hours of battery. Also, it greatly depends on how you use the app.
Wrapping Up
The collaboration between Samsung and Google has helped both parties. Besides an Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 features the best smartwatch software.
