Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 specs revealed in filings, launch date tipped for August
Both the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 4 could begin shipping on August 11, according to a new report. Samsung’s next set of smartwatches would be announced prior during an unconfirmed Unpacked keynote.
While we didn’t know whether Samsung’s plans this year include follow-ups for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, Front Page Tech said both next-gen models are getting set for a market launch.
Front Page Tech’s report also said the lifestyle Galaxy Watch 4 will come in a 42mm and 46mm models, while the fitness-focused Galaxy Active Watch 4 will come in 40mm and 44mm models. This means the flagship Galaxy Watch could come in larger configurations this year while the latest Active version will come in the same size options as its predecessor.
Last month, journalist Nils Ahrensmeier revealed the possibility of larger Galaxy Watch 4 models. Ahrensmeier said that the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will come in 40mm and 42mm options instead, though.
Until Samsung makes its new smartwatches official, there’s no way to know which (if either) source has accurate intel on the Galaxy Watch Active 4 sizes. We will say it’s irregular to offer two versions the same wearable just 2mm apart in size.
It’s also possible we won’t see all the alleged smartwatches this year. If the company follows its own precedent, it will launch one version — the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch Active 4 — alongside some smartphones during an official press event.
